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)
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.
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.
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.
In-Person Event
Details to come!
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.
In-Person Event
Details to come!
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.
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 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.
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.
We are excited to announce our Campus Graduation Ceremony for the September 2024 class! Please join us in celebrating their accomplishment. Graduates, we are so proud and can’t wait to see the incredible things you’ll do in the Entertainment Industry!
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.
Industry-related facts and problem-solving, recorded with cohort guests.
Want to learn about the Library? The Library Staff is excited to announce a monthly live training event to learn more about the Library and how to access some of the resources needed for your educational and professional development. RSVP in advance to receive a confirmation email containing the event details and invite link. See you there!
Get into the Halloween spirit with our Wellness Potions Event on Wednesday, October 17, 2024! The witches of the LAFS Library are brewing up something special to bring you a fun and hands-on experience.
Craft your own wellness concoctions using a selection of Fall-inspired essential oil blends, with all materials provided.
Don't miss this magical opportunity to create your personalized essential oil spray!
A conversation with the Head of Marketing from Friends a Work, Jeremy Grubert. Jeremy leads a team that helps artists connect with their fans by developing and sharing compelling content via social media, web, email and SMS marketing, while also working in new technologies in streaming, VR/XR, and ecommerce. He develops real-world revenue generating experiences for fan engagement via touring VIP programs. Some of his roster includes John Legend and Charlie Puth.
Tour our Hollywood campus and experience The Los Angeles Film School in person.
Meet with our program instructors from Film, Animation, Entertainment Business and Music/Audio. They will walk you through the hands-on curricula and let you know what a day in the life of an L.A. Film School student looks like.
We are excited to announce our Campus Graduation Ceremony for the October 2024 class! Please join us in celebrating their accomplishment. Graduates, we are so proud and can’t wait to see the incredible things you’ll do in the Entertainment Industry!
We are excited to announce our Online Graduation Ceremony for the October 2024 class! Please join us in celebrating their accomplishment. Graduates, we are so proud and can’t wait to see the incredible things you’ll do in the Entertainment Industry!
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