Sony 360 Virtual Mixing Environment – Session 2

In-person 10-minute sessions with Sony! Experience Sony's 360 Virtual Mixing Environment technology. This is a custom HRTF (hearing profile) measurement that accurately reproduces a studios acoustic environment in headphones. Then join us for pizza in the student lounge. https://www.sony.net/Products/create360RA/360VME/

Panel: Life After LAFS – Recent Grad Edition!

In-Person Event
Panelists: Sierra Imari, Ariel Harris, Ray Taylor, Carlo Alcala

Join us for an engaging and insightful panel featuring recent graduates from the Los Angeles Film School who are now embarking on their own career paths in the media and entertainment industry. These dynamic alumni will share their personal journeys, from the challenges they faced transitioning from student life to professional careers, to the strategies that helped them thrive in the competitive film and entertainment landscape. Whether you're gearing up for graduation or simply looking for real-world advice, this panel will offer invaluable tips, inspiration, and a glimpse into what lies ahead.

Speed Networking Event

In-Person Event
Tuesday 9/10 at 3:30-4:30 (Session 1) and 4:30-5:30 (Session 2)

Dive into a fast-paced, dynamic networking experience designed for both current students and alumni. This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with industry professionals, exchange ideas, and forge valuable relationships in a series of quick, focused conversations. Whether you're seeking mentorship, collaboration opportunities, or insider advice on breaking into your industry, this is your chance to make meaningful connections that can propel your career forward.

Panel: The Big Break: Finding Success Through Alumni Networking

Hybrid Event
Featured Alumni: James Cotton, Brandon Trost, Tristan Thai
Moderator: Joe Byron
Step into the world of industry breakthroughs with our roundtable, where seasoned alumni share their personal "origin stories" and how they worked together on a pivotal film after graduation called Demon Slayer. Discover how these trailblazers navigated their initial jobs in the competitive entertainment landscape and hear firsthand how they’ve leveraged connections within the alumni community to fuel their ongoing success. Whether you're seeking inspiration or strategies to connect and thrive, this discussion will illuminate the power of networking and community support in achieving industry milestones.

Panel: Meet the Spotlight Academy Class of 2024

Hybrid Event
Join us for an inspiring panel featuring the latest inductees of the Spotlight Academy, the prestigious honor reserved for the Los Angeles Film School’s most accomplished alumni. This exclusive event will showcase the remarkable journeys of these trailblazing individuals, who have made significant strides in the film and entertainment industry. Hear firsthand about their groundbreaking projects, career-defining moments, and the wisdom they’ve gained along the way. James Cotten, Marlon Rivas, Mehrnaz Mohabati, Peter Munters

Panel: The Future of Entertainment & Technology

Virtual Event
This roundtable discussion features forward-thinking alumni who are exploring groundbreaking technology and reshaping the entertainment industry. This panel will delve into the latest tech trends—from virtual reality and artificial intelligence to advanced visual effects and immersive storytelling techniques—and their impact on creative processes and industry standards. Gain invaluable insights on how these innovations are transforming the landscape and learn practical strategies to stay ahead of the curve.

Art and Animation Challenge

Virtual Event
Join us for an art and animation challenge! Art forms in Sculpting, Concept Drawing or Branding material, Animation and Compositing All materials and prompts will be given the day of the event! Prizes will include: LAFS swag to participants, Winners will receive a custom limited edition, 3D printed LAFS trophy, (More prizes to be confirmed)

Virtual Panel: Life after LAFS

Featured Alumni: Shane Foster, Davis Chris, Chase Thomas, Stefanie Visser

Moderator: Steve Longo / Chat Moderator: Rachel Betts

Join us for an engaging and insightful panel featuring graduates from the Los Angeles Film School who have embarked on a diverse array of career paths in the media and entertainment industry. These dynamic alumni will share their personal journeys, from the challenges they faced transitioning from student life to professional careers, to the strategies that helped them thrive in the competitive film and entertainment landscape. Whether you're gearing up for graduation or simply looking for real-world advice, this panel will offer invaluable tips, inspiration, and a glimpse into what lies ahead.

Focusrite Mix Engineers Panel

Hybrid Event
Focusrite will be presenting a panel with Grammy award winning audio mixers with Harriet Tam and Rafa Sardina. There will be a discussion and Q&A after the panel.

3x3x3 Screenwriters’ Challenge (Online/On campus students & alumni )

Virtual Event
Digital Filmmaking Events presents the 4th annual 3x3x3 Screenwriters’ Challenge. The challenge is to write an original narrative short screenplay that meets the 3x3x3 requirements found on FilmFreeway.com/DigitalFilmmakingEvents. All LAFS students and alumni are invited to participate. Visit FilmFreeway for more information and how to submit.
The deadline to submit is August 28th.

https://filmfreeway.com/DigitalFilmmakingEvents

Spotlight Awards

Hybrid Event
Get ready to celebrate the 5th Annual Spotlight Awards on September 12, 2024. Five alumni will be inducted into The Los Angeles Film School Spotlight Academy. Every year the Spotlight Awards ceremony inaugurates a new class into #LAFSSpotlight on the final day of Spotlight Week. These individuals have shown their unyielding commitment to excellence in their professional careers and selfless contributions to our students. We are proud to announce James Cotten, Joshua Gitersonke, Mehrnaz Mohabati, Peter Munters, and Marlon Rivas, as our Spotlight Academy Class of 2024.

Q+mmunity Club Meeting

Join the Q+mmunity Club! Dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community, encompassing all queer and questioning individuals. We also open the door for those who are allies to the queer community. The next meeting will be held on Zoom on Friday, 9/13, at 6:00 pm PT / 9:00 pm ET. If you have any questions or want us to add you to our email list, contact Hunter Luis (he/him/his) at b.cummings1@/lafilm.edu or Tori Maxwell (they/them/theirs) at t.maxwell-pasanen@/lafilm.edu.

Campus Multicultural Celebration Auditions

Calling all campus creatives! The Global Ambassadors are hosting one more round of auditions for the Multicultural Celebration. We are looking for active campus students who are interested in performing culturally themed acts of music, dance, poetry, spoken word, and more! Auditions will be held at the LARS campus in room 201 on Tuesday, 9/17 from 3:30 to 5:00pm PT. For more information, please contact globalambassadors@/lafilm.edu or stop by the Student Advising Hub!

No Sleep Til’ 48 Hour Film Festival

No Sleep ‘til Film Fest is a 48-hour global short filmmaking competition hosted by AGBO, the powerhouse independent studio founded and led by the Russo Brothers. Filmmakers from around the world create compelling 3-minute short films within 48 hours, inspired by a unique creative prompt, and judged by AGBO’s creative executives. Winners receive high-level filmmaking prizes and gain access to the AGBO Storytellers Collective, receiving mentorship and resources from the studio. Since its launch in 2021, this virtual festival has garnered over 2000 submissions from 60+ countries.

Online Multicultural Celebration Auditions – Submission Deadline

Calling all online creatives! The Global Ambassadors are hosting auditions for the Online Multicultural Celebration. We are looking for active online students who are interested in performing culturally themed acts of music, dance, poetry, spoken word, and more!

Please send all video submissions to globalambassadors@/lafilm.edu. The deadline for submissions is Friday, 9/27.

 Q+mmunity Club Meeting

Join the Q+mmunity Club! Dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community, encompassing all queer and questioning individuals. We also open the door for those who are allies to the queer community. The next meeting will be held on Zoom on Friday, 9/27, at 6:00 pm PT / 9:00 pm ET. If you have any questions or want us to add you to our email list, contact Hunter Luis (he/him/his) at b.cummings1@/lafilm.edu or Tori Maxwell (they/them/theirs) at t.maxwell-pasanen@/lafilm.edu.

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