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Alumni Mixer

Career Development and LAFSAA warmly invite you to spend an evening reminiscing with Joe Byron about his 22 years of service and dedication to our students and alumni. 

Please join the Alumni Association President, Mario Novoa at this special virtual Alumni Mixer to celebrate and witness Joe's heartfelt stories surrounding his journey here at The Los Angeles Film School. 

There will be special alumni guest appearances and a special surprise presentation for Joe. 

We hope to see you there!

LAFS Theatre Rewind: Barrier Breakers – Women in Postproduction Sound

Join us for the replay of our virtual event celebrating women in post-production sound featuring Alumni Mehrnaz Mohabati and Angelina Faulkner. The ladies display how they “clean things up” using compression and EQ. They’ll share some of their most recent projects and detail how a professional goes about constructing their work. We’ll get into the challenges and differences with working in ADR vs production audio and working in documentary vs studio film and other specifics. Music and sound lovers won't want to miss this!

Powerhouse Ladies in Entertainment & Tech- Powered by Better Youth and Los Angeles Film School

Join us for a panel discussion where we shine a spotlight on, and celebrate the hurdles and successes of, women in Entertainment & Tech. The panelists will also offer advice to students who are exploring careers in these creative spaces!

Panelists Include:Robin Mayemura, Skydance VP of Corporate & Interactive Talent Acquisition

Magali Lamourelle, Amazon Sr. Product Manager | XCM Engagement Marketing

Breyon Johnson, Better Youth Grad

Student Spring Break

This is a reminder that school is closed next week for the Spring Break holiday. There will be no classes starting Monday, March 28 through Sunday, April 3. Enjoy your break and we’ll see you back on campus for the new term!

Career Development Presents: VFX Conversations with CoSA VFX

What does it take to be a VFX artist in today's competitive climate? Join Career Development as Talent Manager Laura Coumbe and a VFX artist from CoSA VFX chat about the VFX field and answer questions about breaking into the world of VFX! CoSA VFX has been doing visual effects since 2009 on features and TV including Stranger Things, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Walking Dead, Agents of Shield and Gotham.

Industry Insights—Cinematography

Join a panel of LAFS instructors to discuss the art and science of cinematography. Get your questions answered, participate in the group discussion, or just listen in.

LAFS x Entertainment Partners Hiring Event

Los Angeles Film School is thrilled to partner once again with one of Hollywood's largest employers - Entertainment Partners!  Join us on Zoom on April 7th at 11am PT and connect directly with Talent Acquisition and Hiring Executives from Entertainment Partners!  Learn about current opportunities, participate in a live Q&A session, and learn how you can GET HIRED!  Don't miss this LAFS exclusive! Register now for the ENTERTAINMENT PARTNERS VIRTUAL HIRING EVENT!

Lyrics & Rhymes

Freestyling, battling, and storytelling have always been powerful dynamics to music and spoken word. So, in honor of World Poetry Day, we want to hear your hardest bars and best verses in this live lyric battle. Remember, no melodies, no beats – just lyrics, rhymes and poetry. All programs are welcome to submit...  

LAFS Theatre Rewind: Breaking into the Business – An Actress Perspective

Missed it the first time? Join us for the replay of our virtual event featuring Grammy-nominated actress and singer Antonique Smith, actress Nia Fairweather, Emmy nominated actress Crystal Lee Brown, and Keena Ferguson. Learn about not only breaking into the business, but the art of building multiple creative streams of income while building a name for yourself in the industry.

Sweded Film Club Meeting

The third Sweded Film Club meeting will be on Tuesday April 12th at 7pm EST!

 Sweded Films are recreations of existing movies with little to no budget, no special effects, and, often, hilarious acting. Bring some examples of your favorite short Sweded films and we can watch them together! We will also discuss our strategy for working together on our own short film.

 Check out some Sweded films on YouTube: Cinemadrome

Career Development Presents: DistroKid

Join Career Development for an exclusive webinar event featuring DistroKid! Learn how to distribute your music worldwide to all streaming platforms, such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and much more. Submit your music now for a chance to be reviewed by the DistroKid team during the event. A special offer will also be given to those in attendance. Don’t miss this chance to ask questions and learn how to get discovered all over the world!

April 2022 Virtual Graduation Ceremony

We are excited to announce our Virtual Graduation Ceremony for the April 2022 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!

Veteran Convos-  Spring Cleaning: Decluttering Your Mind

The next Veteran Convos will be held on Tuesday, April 19th, 2022, at 12:00 P.M, Pacific Time. The topic will be "Spring Cleaning: Decluttering Your Mind." Mental clutter can be caused when we are stressed about something. We will discuss strategies that you can utilize to practice mindfulness, declutter your mind, and live in the moment. Therapist, Randy Brown, will also join us to support and answer any questions that you may have.

**Bring your pens, papers, and dancing shoes for a fun activity!**

The Critical Thinkers Society presents… Poetry Month!

What makes a poem, a poem? Join the Critical Thinkers Society during Poetry Month to find out! Come write your best poem for a chance to win a multi-device keyboard that connects to your phone/tablet so that you can write with ease with all your tech devices! 

Social Media Club Meeting

Join Social Media Club! The next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 21st at 7pm EST. We will discuss social media trends and projects currently being worked on.

If you have any questions, please contact Brandi Parigian at bparigian@lafilm.edu

LAFS Theatre Rewind: An interview with Michael Price

6363 Sunset Blvd B1 Main Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, US

Sponsored by the Entertainment Business program, Michael Price came to campus and discussed his first foray into the entertainment industry. Featuring failed pitches and learning professional lessons the hard way, Price eventually found himself writing one of the most successful shows of all-time, The Simpsons, and co-creating F is for Family with comedian Bill Burr.

Watch Here!

The Los Angeles Film School along with the Screen Actors Guild present: “How to produce your student film under the SAG/AFTRA Micro Budget Agreement”

Introduction by Donna Loyd, Liberal Arts Instructor & SAGAFTRA member.

In this workshop students will learn how to produce a student film under the SAGFTRA Micro budget. Find out how this will help the indie producers working with extremely limited budgets. A truly viable, informative workshop encompassing all aspects of production considerations including but not limited to: Qualifications for Student Film and Micro-Budget Agreement, SAG-AFTRA Signatory Process, Use of Minors, Use of Animals, Use of Stunts, Nudity & More!

Careers in Television with Nathan Varni

Do you want to pursue a career in television? LAFS Career Development is thrilled to invite you to an exclusive virtual chat with Nathan Varni, Executive Director of Current Programming at Disney ABC Television. An entertainment industry veteran executive whose credits include Grey’s Anatomy, Station 19, and The Connors, to name a few, Nathan will be sharing his experiences and answering your questions about breaking into the exciting world of television. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with Nathan live on Zoom. Register now!

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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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