Clinton Sparks X LAFS

Clinton Sparks X LAFS

Are you ready to level up in the entertainment industry? Career Development is proud to present an exclusive mentoring / Q&A event with CLINTON SPARKS that took place on November 2, 2021, at 11am!

Clinton is a Grammy nominated producer and DJ who has sold over 75 million records worldwide, and worked with artists such as Lady Gaga, Usher, Tyga, Pit Bull, Eminem, Busta Rhymes, and more. In addition to his success in the music industry, Clinton has worked in television as a host on E! Entertainment, as well as in the gaming space with his emerging E-Sports brand, XSET.

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Creating a Legacy Series With Widens Dorsainville aka Pkolo

Creating a Legacy Series With Widens Dorsainville aka Pkolo

Join us for an exclusive conversation with the multi-talented music producer, and LARS Alumni Widens Dorsainville. We’ll not only pick his brain about working in the industry but we’ll be celebrating his gold certified record!

Widens Dorsainville, also known as Pkolo “The Producer”, has been creating music since he was a child. Through experiences like this, he realized that music was a universal language that affected all people, whether they were in the industry, studying in school, or living on the street. Recognizing musicʼs broad appeal, Pkolo was inspired to channel his creativity through the medium of music, and he was determined to create that which would strongly affect those around him. In the year 1999, Pkolo relocated to New Jersey after separating from his family, who resided in Haiti. He found himself surrounded with various cultures and new experiences that he had never been exposed to. Curious and enthusiastic, he delved into these new experiences with an open mind. It was during this time that he discovered his true love.

PKOLO is now a music producer who previously worked for Bad Boy Entertainment (2012-2014) and co produced “You Be Killin Em” for multi platinum artist Fabolous in 2012. Operating from Elizabeth, New Jersey PKOLO has worked with and developed breakout artists such as Foushee, Kanis, and 2milly to name a few. PKOLO is currently stepping out into the limelight as he continues to craft his signature high-energy hits. Widens Aka Pkolo is now working on the new DMX Movie soundtrack “Doggmen” which subject to be out by 2022.

Riveting Entertainment Mentoring/Hiring Event

Riveting Entertainment Mentoring/Hiring Event

Join Career Development for a Virtual Mentoring & Hiring Event with Riveting Entertainment at 2pm PT on Thursday, September 23rd! LAFS alum Blayr Jimmerson will be on hand with Head of Production Kevin Boston to network and discuss opportunities within the company. You won’t want to miss this!

The 3rd Annual Spotlight Awards

The 3rd Annual Spotlight Awards

Get ready to celebrate the 3rd Annual Spotlight Awards on September 2, 2021. Six alumni will be inducted into The Los Angeles Film School Spotlight Academy. Watch the ceremony on YouTube!

Every year the Spotlight Awards ceremony inaugurates a new class into #LAFSSpotlight on the final day of FAME Week. These individuals have shown their unyielding commitment to excellence in their professional careers and selfless contribution to our students. We are proud to announce Kevin Atkinson, Corey Drake, Angelina Faulkner, Alex Ferrufino, Ari Levine, and Daniel Zaidenstadt as our Spotlight Academy Class of 2021.

FAME WEEK | BREAKING DOWN HIT SONGS WITH DANIEL ZAIDENSTADT

FAME WEEK | BREAKING DOWN HIT SONGS WITH DANIEL ZAIDENSTADT

2021 Spotlight Academy Inductee, Daniel Zaidenstadt, is a hit-making machine! Daniel has worked with everyone from Zayn Malik and Lady Gaga to the inimitable Bruce Springsteen, cranking out platinum and gold hits! Join us to learn the magic behind the music as he takes us beat by beat, sharing what makes a song work and offering sage advice to those entering the industry. 

About Record Plant:

Founded in 1968, Record Plant is best known for being the studio that has created more hits and Grammy-nominated projects than any other studio. Several LARS alumni have gone on to work on multi-Grammy winning and Grammy-nominated projects that were recorded at Record Plant.

 

From Stevie Wonder to Kanye West, Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, Pharrell Williams, Usher, Christina Aguilera, Madonna, J. Cole, Rihanna, Bruno Mars, Zayn, Justin Bieber, Nikki Minaj the artist roster goes on.

 

With projects that include Beyoncé’s Lemonade, Ariana Grande’s Thank U, Next, Eminem’s The Marshall Mathers EP, Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter III and IV, Jay-Z’s The Blueprint 3 – and some of the most influential albums of all time, including Blondie’s Parallel Lines, Metallica’s Load and Reload, and Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours —  the legendary studio continues to build upon its legacy.

FAME WEEK | TYPE TO DESTROY! INTERACTIVE MONSTER BATTLES WITH COREY DRAKE

FAME WEEK | TYPE TO DESTROY! INTERACTIVE MONSTER BATTLES WITH COREY DRAKE

In this live interactive presentation help Corey Drake, our 2021 Spotlight Inductee, control a battle between robots and monsters. You’ll be able to control DMX lighting output, special effects triggering, animatronic control that will trigger the destruction of iconic buildings that will reveal prizes that you can win. Viewers in the chat type in these commands, and the real-world action unfolds!

FAME WEEK | BEYOND THE TECHNOLOGY WITH FACEBOOK, OCULUS AND BEAT SABER

FAME WEEK | BEYOND THE TECHNOLOGY WITH FACEBOOK, OCULUS AND BEAT SABER

A virtual panel that will take a deep dive into what it’s like to work on a team like those at Facebook, Oculus and Beat Saber. As we go beyond the ever-changing and cutting-edge technology that drives these companies – guests will get an up-close and personal conversation on what it’s like to be a part of the teams who help design projects that are at the forefront of virtual reality.

FAME WEEK | CONTINUING THE LEGACY: JEFF BARNES LARS ALUMNUS AND PRESIDENT OF RECORD PLANT

FAME WEEK | CONTINUING THE LEGACY: JEFF BARNES LARS ALUMNUS AND PRESIDENT OF RECORD PLANT

Record Plant is known for being one of the most legendary studios in the music business. Did you know that Jeff Barnes, LARS alumnus, worked his way up from being an intern, to a studio hand and most recently became the President of the iconic studio?

In this candid conversation, Jeff Barnes chats with Director of Alumni Relations Joe Byron, about his time at The LA Recording School, how he got his first break in the music world, and how he became one of the most respected, and ultimate self-starters in the recording industry. 

About Record Plant:

Founded in 1968, Record Plant is best known for being the studio that has created more hits and Grammy-nominated projects than any other studio. Several LARS alumni have gone on to work on multi-Grammy winning and Grammy-nominated projects that were recorded at Record Plant.

 

From Stevie Wonder to Kanye West, Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, Pharrell Williams, Usher, Christina Aguilera, Madonna, J. Cole, Rihanna, Bruno Mars, Zayn, Justin Bieber, Nikki Minaj the artist roster goes on.

 

With projects that include Beyoncé’s Lemonade, Ariana Grande’s Thank U, Next, Eminem’s The Marshall Mathers EP, Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter III and IV, Jay-Z’s The Blueprint 3 – and some of the most influential albums of all time, including Blondie’s Parallel Lines, Metallica’s Load and Reload, and Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours —  the legendary studio continues to build upon its legacy.

Music Summit Week: Demo Derby

Music Summit Week: Demo Derby

Beginning August 16th, join Career Development for Music Summit Week! This weeklong series of virtual events will feature special guests from Spotify, Empire, Sweetwater, YouTube, and more. Click below to register for each event and/or submit your music for a chance to participate in a live feedback session with industry experts!

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