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December Film Student Showcase

Join us for our monthly film student showcase! You’ll get to see final thesis projects from our film production students and show your support!

LAFS x Dogs in Space

Join Career Development for a talk with “Dogs in Space” Executive Producer Adam Henry and Creator/EP/Showrunner Jeremiah Cortez at 11am PST on December 16th. Learn how a veteran and a new talent created two seasons for Netflix!

Virtual All-Access Studio Tour

Join us for the Virtual All-Access Studio Tour and learn more about our programs and Hollywood campus! If you are interested in attending please contact an admissions representative or RSVP here

Student Winter Break

Winter break starts Monday, December 20 and goes through Sunday, January 2, 2022. Classes will resume on Monday, January, 3, 2022. Have a safe and holiday break!

Event Series LARS Live Auditions

LARS Live Auditions

Now is YOUR time to audition! 

This is your moment!  It’s a brand new year and a brand new opportunity for YOU to showcase your content in the first LARS LIVE of 2022!  This month we are searching for student musical artists, dancers, short films, and animators.  AUDITIONS will be held on ZOOM on Monday the 10th and Wednesday the 12th.  Sign up and we will reach out to schedule your Zoom audition!   

 Due to local L.A. Covid variant restrictions, our January show will be streamed on our social platforms.  ONLINE and ON-GROUND students are encouraged to audition!   

CALLING ALL 

Musical Artists (all genres) 

  • Filmmakers (Shorts) 
  • Dancers (any style) 
  • Animators (shorts) 
  • Spoken Word Artists 

Students check your email or Connect for link to sign up!

Industry Insights—Directing

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

PANELISTS
Sandra Lee

Gerald Wu has been in the film industry for over 35 years. He started in NYC with a little-known director named Spike Lee. He worked in a Manhattan production company for the next three years, starting as a PA, and six months later was the producer of more than 150 commercials. Gerald has held the professional positions of cinematographer, director, 1st AD, stage manager, and UPM. He joined the Directors Guild of America in 2003 and has worked with many directors like Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott, Lasse Hallstrom, Doug Liman, Michael Bay, and more. He has learned the directing craft through years of experience, listening to the veteran directors he worked with, and watching many videos on this subject.

HOST
Trent Duncan is an award winning Independent Filmmaker and NAVY Veteran. Trent’s filmmaking journey has allowed him to create a variety of narrative short and feature films, horror fan films, music videos, commercial projects, and more. Trent is also the Festival Director and creator of the End of Days Film Festival, an international apocalyptic short film festival. As a military Veteran, Trent served 5 years in the United States Navy in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. With an Associates Degree in Film Production Technology, a Bachelor's Degree in Business Marketing, and a Master of Arts in Film Studies, Trent also enjoys Science Fiction films and claims Aliens (1986) as his favorite movie of all time. To learn more, visit TrentDuncan.com

Students check your email or Connect for link to join!

Event Series LARS Live Auditions

LARS Live Auditions

Now is YOUR time to audition! 

This is your moment!  It’s a brand new year and a brand new opportunity for YOU to showcase your content in the first LARS LIVE of 2022!  This month we are searching for student musical artists, dancers, short films, and animators.  AUDITIONS will be held on ZOOM on Monday the 10th and Wednesday the 12th.  Sign up and we will reach out to schedule your Zoom audition!   

 Due to local L.A. Covid variant restrictions, our January show will be streamed on our social platforms.  ONLINE and ON-GROUND students are encouraged to audition!   

CALLING ALL 

Musical Artists (all genres) 

  • Filmmakers (Shorts) 
  • Dancers (any style) 
  • Animators (shorts) 
  • Spoken Word Artists 

Students check your email or Connect for link to sign up!

Virtual Alumni Chat (Part 2) with Animation Alumnus, David Estes

Join us for this upcoming Virtual Chat Part 2 with Alumni and Game Creator, David Estes! Learn about the dos and don’ts of creating a video game! See the concept turned to reality in his game, Animation Studio Manager, which is a strategy/management simulator that pits you against the industry's top Producer and your ultimate rival - your Mother! 

JOIN US!

January 2022 Virtual Graduation Ceremony

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

Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy

We’re hosting a virtual screening of a movie about the civil rights movement, followed by an open forum for discussion, where we’ll chat about the movie, and you’ll have the opportunity to showcase any work that’s inspired by the legacy of Dr. King.

If you attend the event you’ll be entered into a raffle to win a $50 gift card to Hulu, winner must be present to receive prize.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

At The Los Angeles Film School, we observe MLK Day as an official day off for students, staff and faculty. This is your time for reflection and service. If you are able to lend a hand to the community, there are great service organizations that need your participation this MLK Day. Read more on our blog.

Veteran Convos: Motivation and Goal Setting

The next Veteran Convos will be held on Tuesday, January 18th, 2022, at 12:00 P.M. Pacific Time (US and Canada). During January's Veteran Convos, we will be discussing motivation and goal setting. Therapist, Randy Brown, will join us to assist and answer any questions that students may have. Students will have the opportunity to engage in discussions and connect with their peers.


**Bring your pens and papers for a fun activity!​**

The Critical Thinkers Society presents… SMART GOALS

Help us kick off the first CTS event of the new year by increasing your chances of success through SMART goals! As always, we will have gift card prizes raffled out for our participants, so come meet new people and join the fun!

Students check your email or Connect for link to join!

Social Media Club Meeting

This is our first social media club meeting of the year! Come and join us as we discuss social media trends and projects currently being worked on and discuss committee member roles. If you have any questions, please contact Brandi Parigian at bparigian@lafilm.edu.

Students check your email or Connect for link to register!

Virtual All-Access Studio Tour

Join us for the Virtual All-Access Studio Tour and learn more about our programs and Hollywood campus!
If you are interested in attending please contact an admissions representative or RSVP here: http://Lafilm.edu/rsvp
When: Saturday, January 22, 2022
Time: 10:30 AM PT/1:30 PM ET
Join us via Zoom, by RSVP only

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