The Social Media Hustle” (LAFS & Better Youth + SkyDance)

The Social Media Hustle" (LAFS & Better Youth + SkyDance)

Are you ready to learn how to master “The Social Media Hustle”? Join us for a fun virtual event where you’ll get insider tips on how to leverage your personal brand and digital identity to stay top of mind for employers. We’ll show you how to stay ahead of the competition by creating engaging and impactful content that resonates with creative professionals, builds your personal brand, and drives career success. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to up your social media game and take your career to the next level! Moderated by LAFS Entertainment Business Student – Ann Bustos Katie Hutchings – VP, Marketing – Skydance Naomi Manning – Film Marketing at Warner Bros. Discover

EB PRESENTS: Guy Norman Bee – Steadicam/Camera Operator, TV Director

EB PRESENTS: Guy Norman Bee - Steadicam/Camera Operator, TV Director

Guy Norman Bee has become one of the most sought after one-hour drama directors in Hollywood since 1999. His television directing credits include: ER, Third Watch, Las Vegas, Veronica Mars, Supernatural, Jericho, Criminal Minds, Kyle XY, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Arrow, Revolution, Southland, The Witches of East End, iZombie, The Magicians, 12 Monkeys, Blood & Treasure and many more. Prior to making the difficult jump to director, Guy worked consistently for 12 years as a Steadicam/Camera operator honing his skills in the 90’s on such monster feature films as: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Bowfinger, Deep Impact, Titanic, Crazy in Alabama, The Peacemaker and more. Lately he can be found writing spec scripts or walking his dog Luna.

EB Presents…Donna Thomas Media/Entertainment Executive (VUBIQUITY, Thomas Angel Foundation, Upright Citizens Brigade)

EB Presents...Donna Thomas Media/Entertainment Executive (VUBIQUITY, Thomas Angel Foundation, Upright Citizens Brigade)

Donna Thomas is a seasoned Media and Entertainment executive with a passion for content. A powerful business driver, she currently serves as Senior Vice President of Studio Sales at VUBIQUITY. As an expert in the digital media space, she has worked on every aspect of the content supply chain from creation through distribution. Donna inherently understands that the customer is the single most valuable asset a company can have and is driven by the unrelenting pursuit of customer-driven focus and ensuring an unrivaled customer experience. Donna is a storyteller at heart, a comedian, a playwright, and a published author.

The Art of Editing: Meet LAFS Alumni, Yoshio Kohashi

The Art of Editing: Meet LAFS Alumni, Yoshio Kohashi

Learn what has kept LAFS alumni and Editor Yoshio Kohashi motivated after 15 years in the industry. He will share tips, and answer student questions. Yoshio’s projects include Thor: Love and Thunder, The Lady and The Tiger, Clarence Clemmons and Kanoa Igarashi’s (Surfer) documentary amongst other projects. Faculty, Thabo Wolfhart, moderates.

Women Behind the Scenes: Female Editors You Need to Know

Women Behind the Scenes: Female Editors You Need to Know

Join us for an inspiring virtual conversation with Terilyn A. Shropshire (Love and Basketball, The Old Guard and The Woman King) and Alice Lin, two powerhouse female editors in the film industry, as they share their experiences and insights on editing films and breaking gender barriers.  Learn about their journey to the top of their craft and how they’re paving the way for the next generation of female editors.
 
Moderated by Ivanna Jackson, Better Youth Alum.
w/Special Guest Youth Editor, Kelly Pinto, 2022 Better Youth Grad.

Hosted by Better Youth, Los Angeles Film School and Skydance Media.

The Power of Visual Storytelling A Journey with Giselle Dias

The Power of Visual Storytelling A Journey with Giselle Dias

“The Power of Visual Storytelling: A Journey with Giselle Dias” A hands-on workshop where students work with international alumna Giselle, to learn the art and techniques of visual storytelling in filmmaking and photography. Giselle Dias specializes in fashion, beauty and fine art photography and loves curating selected artists visual content with her fashion, contemporary and poppy aesthetic. Dias, graduated in Film at the Los Angeles Film School and has worked in campaigns, music videos, fashion films, editorials and magazine covers. She is an advocate for women’s rights and the LGBTQ+community, which translates into her work. Follow Giselle @gigdias with 24.1K followers https://www.gigdias.com/

Career Development Presents: Rehab Entertainment

Career Development Presents: Rehab Entertainment

Don’t miss Career Development’s exclusive virtual chat with Terissa Kelton, Co-founder and Executive Vice President of Rehab Entertainment! Terissa talks about her experiences as an entertainment industry executive, her current slate of projects, which includes collaborations with Disney+, The Jim Henson Company, and AppleTV+, and shares insight on how YOU can break into the business.

Brand Craft: A Creative Journey in Branding & Design

Brand Craft: A Creative Journey in Branding & Design 

You won’t want to miss this opportunity to hear from Joe Campos of McHale Designs as he shares his knowledge and expertise on graphic design, branding, and packaging. You’ll learn about the latest trends in the industry and how to use them to create a visual identity that sets you apart from the crowd.

School On Wheels Volunteer, Skid Row Learning Center

School On Wheels Volunteer, Skid Row Learning Center

Job Description

Applicants must be a full time LAFS on ground with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. 

Name of Position:

School On Wheels Volunteer, Skid Row Learning Center

Name of Supervisor(s):

Leigh Beaulieu
Skid Row Learning Center Staff

Location where the student will perform his/her duties:

Skid Row Learning Center
600 East 7th Street, Ste 109
Los Angeles, CA 90021

Purpose or role of the position within the organization:

School on Wheels trains and matches volunteer tutors with children experiencing homelessness. Our tutors provide them with a consistent support system at a time of great stress and fear. We tutor virtually, as well as in public locations at libraries, schools, and shelters in six Southern California counties. We offer students new school supplies and backpacks so they feel proud and comfortable at school. The Skid Row Learning Center (SRLC) in downtown Los Angeles is a unique School on Wheels space that offers a safe and fun learning environment where students experiencing homelessness can access support after school. Students are served a meal, after which they rotate between academic stations that include homework, digital learning, and enrichment. Finally, students get some free time to play. We have gaming computers, a large library, a music room with recording equipment, a variety of board games, and an art center. Our SRLC volunteers love being able to both support students academically and engage socially with students to build positive and impactful relationships. A large majority of our students are Spanish speakers. We also have Russian and Portuguese-speaking students. While it is not required to speak another language, volunteers who do speak these languages are highly encouraged to apply!

Duties and responsibilities associated with the position and how they relate to the purpose or role:

• Help and support program staff
• Assist Program staff with welcoming busses of students and teachers when they arrive
• Administrative duties, including, answering phones, filing and other duties as assigned
• Being supportive to students and staff during programming
• Motivating and engaging students during the creative process.
• Maintenance & organization of art supplies, storage and general appearance of the center.
• Prepping materials for the art studio, e.g., prepare materials, cut paper in variety of sizes, check markers, and sharpen pencils.

General qualifications for the position:

All School on Wheels Volunteers/Interns must:

• fill out School On Wheels online application
• List LAFS Work Study Coordinator (Anthony Gilmore) as a reference
• schedule a phone interview with School on Wheels Program Development Coordinator: Leigh Beaulieu
• complete a 1.5 hour zoom introductory tutor training
• complete a livescan using our form (LAFS will reimburse)
• once approved, provide proof of COVID Vaccination
• partake in weekly COVID testing (Rapid tests provided free of charge on site)

The “Apply Now” link will redirect you to the organization’s website where you can fill out the application.

Audio Equipment Room Assistant, IMT Department

Audio Equipment Room Assistant, IMT Department

Job Description

Applicants must be a full time LAFS on ground with a GPA of 2.0 of higher. 

Name of Position:

Audio Equipment Room Assistant, Work Study for IMT Department

Name of Supervisor(s):

Mason Tripp – Manager (until we hire the Audio Tech manager)
Lauren Shimizu – Supervisor
Kevin Delmast – Supervisor
Luis Haro – Supervisor

Location where the student will perform his/her duties:

Audio Equipment Room (LARS)
Studios (LARS)

Purpose or role of the position within the organization:

Assist Equipment Room Team with Equipment Prep, Testing, and organization of the Equipment Room
Assist Students in Studio Sessions

Duties and responsibilities associated with the position and how they relate to the purpose or role:

Assist Equipment Room Team with Equipment Prep, Testing, and organization of the Equipment Room – Test cables, Mics and other Audio equipment. Assist with inventory manangement. Wrap and orgaize cables and gear in the equipmenmt room.
Assist Students in Studio Sessions – Provide assistance to students in their booked studio sessions, troubleshoot signalflow problems and assist with the recording process.

General qualifications for the position:

Student must have passed Audio System Technology

Before applying, you must first fill out the FWS APPLICATION to see if you are eligible to work through the Federal Work-Study program. Please fill this form out before you apply to this position.
Once you are eligible to work through the Federal Work-Study program, please click on the APPLY NOW button below to directly email the Supervisor with the subject line of the JOB POSITION TITLE and your attached RESUME.

Please send your Emails and Resumes to Mason Tripp at mtripp@lafilm.edu.