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Meet Joshua Gitersonke: Emmy Award-winning Cinematographer Behind The Amazing Race

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Joshua Gitersonke has never been one to back down from a challenge. His wide-ranging skills in cinematography, combined with a relentless drive, highlight his dedication to his craft. And it has clearly paid off. Since graduating with a degree in Film in 2007, Joshua has carved out a remarkable career in the film industry.

Meet Peter Munters: From Basement Band to Award-Winning Sound Engineer

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Drumroll please for Peter Munters: award-winning recording engineer, dialogue mixer and songwriter—and of course, highly respected graduate of The Los Angeles Recording School, a division of The Los Angeles Film School. 

Meet Mehrnaz Mohabati: ADR mixer helping Al Pacino and Willem Dafoe shine

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Meet Mehrnaz Mohabati, a celebrated ADR mixer and highly honored alumna of The Los Angeles Film School. Quite simply, Mehrnaz is an inspiration. Not just to aspiring sound creatives, but to women everywhere. From Iran to Hollywood, her incredible story resonates with anyone determined to achieve success.

Meet Marlon Rivas: Visual effects artist behind Avatar: The Way of Water

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Meet Marlon Rivas, a talented visual effects artist and visualization generalist and proud graduate of The Los Angeles Film School.  From immigrant to veteran to renowned visual effects artist, Marlon Rivas’ journey has been one of passion, perseverance and incredible achievement.

Announcing the 5th Annual Spotlight Awards

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The Los Angeles Film School will host its 5th annual Spotlight Awards ceremony celebrating the new Spotlight Academy Class of 2024 members. This year’s Spotlight Awards will be an in-person celebration, as well as on a live stream, at Ivar Theatre in Hollywood, Calif., on September 12. Stay tuned for updates on special guest appearances from entertainment industry leaders and exclusive chats with the inductees during the show. 

The Best of Spotlight Week 2023

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The 4th Annual Spotlight Week celebration and Spotlight Awards were a huge success! The annual event showcased some of the biggest names in the entertainment and tech space.

Tag Archive for: Spotlight

Alex M. Ferrufino

Alex M. Ferrufino

Alex M. Ferrufino is best known for the HBO Latinx-winning short film, Slipping Into Darkness. The film follows a young Mexican American named Juanito, who is struggling to provide for his family and not follow in his incarcerated father’s footsteps. Slipping Into Darkness was a breakout project for Alex Ferrufino and is loosely based on his rough upbringing in Los Angeles.

Kevin Atkinson

Kevin Atkinson made short films with classmates and learned how to operate film cameras as a student from the inaugural class at L.A. Film School. After graduation, Kevin found his niche in comedy sketches at Funny or Die with fellow alumni and Spotlight Academy member, Oz Rodriguez. Each production job he landed led to slightly bigger jobs in the industry.
Daniel Zaidenstadt - Alumni

Daniel Zaidenstadt

Over his 10-year music career, Daniel has contributed to more than 30 RIAA Gold and Platinum albums and countless #1 hits. Daniel has worked with top artists like Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga and Zayn Malik. Daniel shifted from engineering to producing as he’s grown in his recording career. He’s worked extensively with Zayn Malik and Carly Rae Jepsen as a vocal producer.