Rhino Staging Job Fair

Rhino Staging Job Fair

Join us for an exciting career opportunity at The Los Angeles Film School! Rhino Staging, a leading event production company, is hosting a dynamic job fair that brings together the world of entertainment and staging. Whether you’re passionate about live events, audio, concerts, or film productions, this is your chance to jump-start your career in the entertainment industry. Explore a wide range of positions, from Sound Engineers, Camera Operators, and Lighting Technicians to Stagehands and AV Techs. Don’t miss out on your chance to be part of the magic behind the scenes with Rhino Staging!

Four Pillars Of The Hustle Pt. 2

Four Pillars Of The Hustle Pt. 2

Calling out to all our warriors! Part 2 of our virtual series covering tips and advice on navigating the job field, acquiring freelance positions, and bringing that warrior mentality to your career is here! This HUSTLE episode features a recent LAFS alum who knows about making the jump from STUDENT to PRO. Join our very own JP and Santosh as PATIENCE WALTON drops in to talk Graphic Design, entrepreneurial mindsets, and parenting!

Career Development Presents: 3D Artist & Recruiter Alex Kong

Career Development Presents: 3D Artist & Recruiter Alex Kong

Join Career Development for an intriguing session with Alex Kong, the multi-talented 3D artist and recruiter. Dive into his dynamic journey, where he’ll share his personal odyssey as a 3D artist and illuminate the contemporary job landscape. Discover invaluable tips on carving your niche amidst fierce competition and shining brightly in today’s bustling job arena.

Industry Insider: Top Dawg Entertainment

Industry Insider: Top Dawg Entertainment

Attention all music aficionados and aspiring industry moguls! Brace yourselves for an electrifying event that promises to unravel the secrets behind music’s magic. Join us for an exclusive virtual discussion panel featuring none other than Keaton Smith, a driving force behind the powerhouse label, Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE). This is your golden ticket to peer into the world of chart-topping artists like SZA, ScHoolboy Q, and Reason!

A Career in Animation with Atomic Cartoons

A Career in Animation with Atomic Cartoons

Get ready for an exhilarating chat with Mark Hansen, Talent Acquisition Manager at Atomic Cartoons! Join us as Mark chats about crafting a killer portfolio, breaking into the industry, and kickstarting your dream career in animation. Don’t miss out—soar towards your animation aspirations now!

The Music Licensing Blueprint: A Sync 101 Webinar

The Music Licensing Blueprint: A Sync 101 Webinar

Join Career Development for an exclusive session with Katherine Wells, Senior Manager of the Artist Program at Nickelodeon. Immerse yourself in the world of the Nick Artist Program as we delve into the captivating realm of the CG pipeline for TV. Our special guest, Katarina Perez, an esteemed alumna of the Artist Program and accomplished CG generalist for the highly anticipated series Max & the Midknights, will share invaluable insights. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to learn how to embark on your journey towards a rewarding career with Nickelodeon.  Join Career Development for an exclusive virtual webinar featuring the President and Owner of Blue Buddha Entertainment Charles Levan, a renowned player in the world of music licensing. If you’ve ever wanted to get your music in a film, a popular TV series, or a captivating advertisement, this is your chance to learn the insider secrets and strategies to make it happen!

Chat with Moisés Zamora and Alex Ferrufino

Chat with Moisés Zamora and Alex Ferrufino

In this conversation moderated by LAFS faculty, Marlee Rodrigues you will learn about Moisés’ background, going from writer to creator and having the series on Netflix. How current entertainment models have affected independent cinema leading to two labor strikes. How Videomart, an innovative platform that aims to disrupt Hollywood by betting on diversity and emerging voices through a blockchain-powered business model that benefits the independent filmmaker. Videomart’s mission of offering an alternative to current distribution platforms. As well as distribution for LA Film School’s alumni and their work, using LAFS Spotlight Academy member, Alex Ferrufino as a case study with his film Slipping Into Darkness.

Program Assistant, Writing for Film & Television Department

Program Assistant, Writing for Film & Television Department

Job Description

Applicants must be a full time LAFS student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. 

Name of Position:

Program Assistant, Writing for Film & Television Department

Name of Supervisor(s):

Heather Blackmore
Michael McCafferty

Location where the student will perform his/her duties:

Remotely

Purpose or role of the position within the organization:

The Program Assistant will support the administrative needs of the department.

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

Program Assistants will support the administrative needs of the department working with the Program Director, Lead Faculty, and Instructors. Duties may including updating and maintaining course materials, instructional resources, and the program Discord. Program Assistants may also work with students, answering student questions and helping to troubleshoot minor problems.

General qualifications for the position:

Program Assistants must have exceptional oral and written communication skills. Program Assistants must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and have successfully completed at least 8 months of online classes. They must be based in CA or FL, work 5-20 hours per week, and have strong study skills and command of remote tools like Zoom and Discord. Program Assistants are expected to display a high degree of professionalism when working with supervisors and fellow students. Candidates for this position must be enrolled in the Writing for Film & Television program, or hold a previous degree in a related field.

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 Heather Blackmore at hblackmore@lafilm.edu

Online Peer Tutor, Writing for Film & Television Department

Online Peer Tutor, Writing for Film & Television Department

Job Description

Applicants must be a full time LAFS student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. 

Name of Position:

Online Peer Tutor, Writing for Film & Television Department

Name of Supervisor(s):

Heather Blackmore
Michael McCafferty

Location where the student will perform his/her duties:

Remotely

Purpose or role of the position within the organization:

Peer tutors support fellow students through one-on-one and group tutoring services delivered through online methods.

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

Peer Tutors will meet with WFT students individually and in groups via Zoom. They help clarify course lessons, projects, screenplay formatting, and course content and promote strong study skills. Tutors conduct regularly scheduled one-on-one and group tutoring sessions throughout the term as needed. Peer Tutors do not provide answers to assignments or line-by-line editing. Instead, they work with students to model writing, problem solving, and proof reading strategies, and to explain course-specific concepts in compliance with university academic honesty standards.

General qualifications for the position:

Peer Tutors must have exceptional oral and written communication skills. Candidates should have a very strong command of professional screenplay formatting standards using Final Draft. Peer Tutors must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and have successfully completed at least 12 months of online classes. They must be based in CA or FL, work 5-20 hours per week, and have strong study skills and command of remote tools like Zoom and Discord. Peer Tutors are expected to display a high degree of professionalism when working with supervisors and fellow students. Candidates for this position must be enrolled in the Writing for Film & Television program, or hold a previous degree in a related field.

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.

Graphic Design Peer Tutor, Graphic Design Department

Graphic Design Peer Tutor, Graphic Design Department

Job Description

Applicants must be a full time LAFS student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. 

Name of Position:

Graphic Design Peer Tutor, Graphic Design Department

Name of Supervisor(s):

Lollie Wahl
Holly Tharp
Robin Lindblom

Location where the student will perform his/her duties:

Online
Nights/Weekends

Purpose or role of the position within the organization:

To help navigate students when they are having assignment related issues
Answer quick questions about design and technology

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

Guide students to answers they are seeking
Tutor students who may need a little extra push from a peer.

General qualifications for the position:

Have to have GPA of 3.0 or above
Need to have completed all courses prior to Portfolio I

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 Holly Tharp at htharp@lafilm.edu

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