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.

SPOTLIGHT AWARDS CEREMONY 2023

SPOTLIGHT AWARDS CEREMONY 2023

Get ready to celebrate the 4th Annual Spotlight Awards on June 29, 2023. Four alumni will be inducted into The Los Angeles Film School Spotlight Academy.

Every year the Spotlight Awards ceremony inaugurates a new class into #LAFSSpotlight on the final day of Spotlight 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 Jeff Barnes, Paquita Hughes, Phillip Bladh, and Samantha Wilkins as our Spotlight Academy Class of 2023.

The 2023 Spotlight Award alumni: Jeff Barnes: The President of Record Plant Studios in Hollywood. Having been with the studio for his entire professional career, Barnes runs the day-to-day business operations and has worked with top musical talent including Beyoncé, Justin Bieber and Iggy Azalea.

Phillip Bladh: An Oscar-winning production sound mixer who is most known for his work on Sound of Metal starring Riz Ahmed. Bladh is also the recipient of the BAFTA, CAS, and AMPS award for best live-action sound mixing on Sound of Metal. He is the first-ever alumnus known to personally win an Oscar®.

Industry Connexion _ The Los Angeles Film School

Industry Connexion _ The Los Angeles Film School

Join us for the public launch of Industry Connexion, an informative platform, and quarterly series featuring accomplished industry professionals as they reveal their journeys, insights, and secrets to success. To mark the debut of this new business endeavor, the company will celebrate by hosting its Industry Connext 102, a red-carpet affair with some of Hollywood’s Iconic Celebs, press, and guest keynote speakers: Host, Letty Peniche (Radio Personality, Power 106), Multi-talented Actor/Producer, Julio Macias (Netflix Series, “On My Block), Actor/Recording Artist, Anthony Bless (Tyler Perry BET+ “Ruthless”/USA “Shooter”), Actor, Diego Tinoco (Netflix Series, “On My Block), Professional Boxer, Jose Encarnacion Zepeda, and more. Keynote speakers will embark on an hour-long discussion on the representation of Hispanics and Latinos in the entertainment industry and so much more.

Attendees can take action by advocating for diversity, being passionate about representation, and making connections with like-minded individuals. By working together, we can create a more inclusive and diverse entertainment industry that truly reflects the richness and diversity of American and Latino culture.

Golden Thesis Film Festival June 2023

Golden Thesis Film Festival June 2023

WELCOME TO THE 2ND ANNUAL GOLDEN THESIS FILM FESTIVAL “SPOTLIGHT MOVIE NIGHT” TAKING PLACE THURSDAY, JUNE 26TH 2023 The 2nd Annual Golden Thesis Film Festival “Spotlight Movie Night” will take place on Thursday, June 26th at The Los Angeles Film School. The GTFF is a unique ALUMNI/STUDENT showcase of 2020-2023 Thesis & Original Short films with a writer, producer, director, cast, or theme of a diverse voice. This includes creatives of all backgrounds, including ethnicity, culture, women, and members of the LGBTQ community. Hosted by: Isaac Sullivan “THE BOBBY BROWN STORY” Attendees include Calvin Brown Jr. – TV Executive Producer He is known for The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022), Married… with Children (1987) and Da Jammies (2015). Jerome Benton American Music Performer Patric Verrone is an American television writer and labor leader. He served as a writer and producer for several animated television shows, most notably Futurama. Films Scheduled to Screen I N C O N D I C I O N A L Director Alex Meridy SONDER Submitter Davide Picci One Last Wish Director Laurd Milian Facing Fear Director Ivan Garcia Room Service Director Marteverick Shears ME vs. ME Director Montell Bryant Viral Director Kerron Andrews Worthless Director Christian Allan Ram Entity Director Shaun T. Pulsifer Paranoid Director Daniel Perez 7 Missed Calls Director Jorge Bello

Breaking down THE SOUND OF METAL | The Los Angeles Film School

Breaking down THE SOUND OF METAL | The Los Angeles Film School

Did you watch The Sound Of Metal? This film had a unique challenge in sound in film. Sound is an essential element of any film that chooses to use it, but it’s especially important to Sound Of Metal.  Starring Riz Ahmed as Ruben, the drummer for a heavy-metal band whose world is turned inside out by sudden and dramatic hearing loss, the film puts you inside the character’s head so you experience his new reality along with him.  
Join Oscar winner and LAFS Spotlight Inductee, Philip Bladh breaks down the sound in the film and how he worked with the director and sound team to create the immersive sound design to create a unique, empathetic viewing experience. You won’t want to miss this masterclass. 

Queer trivia game show

Queer trivia game show

Queer Trivia Game Show” Hosted by the LAFS Q+munnity club, this is a virtual game show where students compete in queer-themed trivia, with categories such as LGBTQ+ history, queer music and film, and drag culture.

Storytelling with YouTube Google Panel

Storytelling with YouTube Google Panel

Come hang out with purpose-driven Google/YouTube team members!

Featuring Owen Abaatu, the awesome Product Marketing Manager behind YouTube Shorts, and the incredible Maryam Ikuforiji, another powerhouse Product Marketing Mana

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