Spotlight Photo Booth
The photo booth for Spotlight Week is live and ready for action! Whether you're on campus or in the comfort of your own home, you can join in on the fun! Show your school spirit and enjoy snapping some epic pics.
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Spotlight Week
Spotlight Week is a celebration that brings students and alumni together to experience creative workshops with industry leaders like SONY, Record Plant and Google. You won’t want to miss our biggest week of the year!
Titmouse Animation Presentation
Virtual Event
Join us as team members from Titmouse display emerging animation and technology from the company.
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.
Open Mic & Spotlight Party (with Blue Carpet, Food, Prizes)
In-Person Event
Details to come!
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.
Spotlight Awards – After Party
In-Person Event
Details to come!
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.
September 2024 In Person Graduation
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!
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.
Career Development Presents: Hussle Talk Roundtable
Industry-related facts and problem-solving, recorded with cohort guests.
Real To Reel Global 10 Year Anniversary
Real to Reel is an extraordinary film festival in Los Angeles showcasing the incredible talents of young filmmakers from diverse backgrounds. Presented by Better Youth, our festival is a vibrant celebration of creativity and a platform for youth empowerment through showing their talents on the big screen.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on Monday, 10/7 in the B2 Lobby from 12:00 - 1:00pm PT. We will be playing Lotería, the traditional Mexican game of chance! Enjoy lively music, while learning how to dance Salsa and Bachata. Plus delicious snacks and amazing prizes!
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Events at the The Los Angeles Film School may be photographed and recorded for use in promotional material.
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