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.
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!
Join us for our Game Night and play a variety of games with or against your friends! Grab some food and sit down with other LAFS and LARS students.
The Global Ambassadors welcomes you to our Multicultural Celebration! Join us as we celebrate and learn more about the beautiful cultures of our campus by playing games from around the world, testing our cultural trivia with a chance to win prizes, and watching our students in their culturally themed performances. Lunch and drinks will also be served! Our celebration will be held on Thursday, 10/10 from 12:00 to 1:30pm in the B2 Lobby. For more information, please contact globalambassadors@/lafilm.edu or stop by the Student Advising Hub!
The Global Ambassadors welcomes you to our Online Multicultural Celebration! We’re excited to play games from around the world, test our cultural trivia with a chance to win prizes, and watch our online students in their culturally themed performances as we learn more about the beautiful cultures of our online community. Our celebration will be held on Friday, 10/11 from 3:00 - 4:00pm PT on Zoom. For more information, please contact globalambassadors@lafilm/.edu!
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, 10/11, 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.
ALUMNI SCREENING/SCREAMING NIGHT
Tuesday, October 15th
4pm (NON-HORROR) AND 7pm (HORROR)
Location: Building 1, Main Theater
Join us on Tuesday, October 15th starting at 4pm, for our last Alumni Screening Night of the year! Free entry, free refreshments, and even a few surprises...
The evening kicks off at 4pm with Before It's Too Late, a somber sports drama directed by 2021 alum, Demario Mclain. Next, we continue with a gritty depiction of the seedy African underworld in Ato Kwabena, a feature-length movie directed by 2017 alum Evans Hermann Condobery followed by the film's cast and crew Q&A moderated by TV host and former Miss Kenya, Rachel Mbuki.
Then, at 7pm, LAFS gets into the Halloween spirit with two horror-themed alumni films. First, we screen 2024 alum Ariel Harris' acclaimed vampire short, Pledge: Change is Good, which has hauled 12 festival placements since it premiered last fall. Our night concludes with the world premiere and cast and crew Q&A of supernatural feature film Unholy Song, executive produced by 2019 alum Matthew Bingham and directed by famed cult horror director Arthur G. Night.
If you love film and horror, come out and support your fellow LAFS filmmakers, because this night is for you!
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.
The Entertainment Business Department proudly presents our October 2024 LARS Live: "Day of the Dead" show with eight dynamic student artists performing original music AND our student costume contest! Come to the show in costume to enter our contest for some AMAZING prizes!
Our RED CARPET with live interviews and photos will start at 6:40 p.m. at the Ivar theatre! Our show begins at 7 p.m. and after the show, we will have an after-party with FREE pizza and drinks and more music including a pass-the-aux.
Event Details:
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Doors Open at 6:40 PM
Starts at 7:00 PM
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, 10/25, 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.
Express your creativity through spoken word and music at LARS Open Mic on Thursday, 11/7 at 12:00pm PT in the LARS Student Lounge. Sign up to secure your performance spot. Hang out, enjoy some snacks and support your fellow students at this casual open mic!
Q+mmunity Club Meeting | Friday, November 8, 2024 | 6:00pm PT
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, 11/08, 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. Add this event to your calendar below!
Begin your week with intention through a calming 10-minute guided mindfulness meditation session every Monday. Join us to reconnect with your body and mind, cultivate awareness, and create a peaceful mental space to begin your week centered and grounded. Perfect for finding balance and calm, this quick meditation offers a moment to pause, breathe, and reset. No prior experience needed—just bring yourself and a desire to practice being present and mindful.
Drop by the LARS Student Lounge on Monday, November 11th from 12PM-1PM for a Coffee & Tea art break! With warm drinks and seasonal LARS and LAFS-themed coloring pages, it’s the perfect way to recharge and get creative. Connect with friends or meet new ones as you unwind and add your unique touch to these themed pages.
We will be serving continental breakfast items to our LAFS Veteran Community.
As part of our ongoing commitment to honor and support the brave men and women who have served our country, we are thrilled to invite you to a month-long celebration at both the LA Film School and LA Recording School. This is a time for us to come together, share in the spirit of gratitude, and recognize the invaluable contributions of veterans and their families.
Join us for our Game Night and play a variety of games with or against your friends! Grab some food and sit down with other LAFS and LARS students.
Students are encouraged to participate in this fun, childhood game with a twist. Students can physically and mentally participate in this activity as we debate common topics and think pieces while playing musical chairs. We strive to promote and foster a welcoming environment for students to feel comfortable speaking their minds and opinions.
You're invited to the upcoming Florida Networking Mixer, co-hosted by Full Sail's Film Production MFA program and The Los Angeles Film School, on Thursday, 11/14 from 5:00-6:30pm ET. This in-person event will be held at Full Sail University - Building 4 in the Virtual Production Studio. Come meet your fellow talented students and alumni for an evening of connection, conversation, and professional networking. Current students, alumni, and staff of both Full Sail and The L.A. Film School are welcome. We hope to see you there!
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.
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