Alumnus and Emmy-nominated comedy writer/director Matt Mazany is back and this time he’s breaking down some of his funniest scripts beat by beat! We’ll learn how some of Matt’s most popular sketches went from script to video and everything in between.
We’ve heard it all before, money makes the world go round. But where do you get the money? One increasingly popular avenue for raising the capital to start your dream project is crowdfunding. Alumnus Rylend Grant has assembled a panel of creative professionals who have ran successful film and comic project crowdfunding campaigns on Kickstarter to teach you what works and what doesn’t. Learn the fundamentals of the platform and how to make the most of it.
Come mix, mingle & vibe out with students, alumni and fellow artists as we bring you our second ever Virtual Paint Jam! This interactive live art battle will feature submissions from the country’s hottest street artists along with our incredibly talented students & alumni.
The beat breakdown is one of the most important elements of a hit song— in this event we invite performing artist Leon Kittrell II to breakdown famous beats over the years, as well as a few student submitted songs.
Infused with fun games like “Guess the Groove”, Leon will take us on a musical journey where we strip away the vocals and other instruments and focus solely on the drums & percussion of some of today’s biggest hits.
About Leon:
Leon G. Kittrell II, started playing drums at the very early age of two years old. Being influenced by his father and many other drummers, he has taken a path that spans him across many genre. He is totally self-taught and has never had a lesson. He has been touring for the last 15 years. Starting out his career with his first major gig in the hip hop world with Travis Porter, he has crossed all genre and boundaries as a drummer to date. After being given the nickname “Kwikstiks” by Bo Diddley, Leon has been blazing up the industry from stages to studios working with the best.
Artist’s Leon has toured & worked with:
TLC | Janelle Monae | Lil Wayne | Mac Miller | Monica | 2chainz | Travis Porter | Norman Brown | Eric Benet | Jidenna | Too Short & More!
Leon’s Info:
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/kwikstiks/?hl=en
Website: www.lessonsquad.com/leon-kittrel
In celebration of FAME week, LARS Live presents a special edition show featuring student musical artists, filmmakers, and animators: the best of each category! You won’t want to miss this talent-packed show, streaming on Facebook Live, Youtube Live, and Twitch August 26th at 6 p.m. pacific. Join us as we usher in FAME week!
Join us this month for LARS Live streaming event “Signs of the Stars” for a night of entertainment with the astrological elements, showcasing student musical performances!
Have you considered a career in comics and graphic novels? Alumnus and career writer with more than a dozen titles, Rylend Grant, thinks you should! He’ll be moderating a virtual panel discussion with creatives who have worked extensively in film/television AND found success in comics. The panel will include Melody Cooper (OMNI), David Avallone (Elvira Meets Vincent Price), Amanda Deibert (DC Super Hero Girls), and David Booher(Canto, Alien Bounty Hunter). As Hollywood becomes more and more Intellectual Property driven, the future belongs to those who create and control their own original ideas. Catch this panel to learn how you can start doing just that, with all the skills you already have!
Kick off the summer with our June LARS Live – featuring THREE talented DJs/Producers! This virtual performance showcases some of our Audio Program students best work! Tune in and chill to the cool summer vibes.
Join us for this LARS LIVE Stream Event: Inspire! This is our month to be inspired by the many talented students at LAFS and LARS highlighting our on-ground and online programs! Featuring L.A. comedian guest hosts Kristen Lundberg and Michael Gilkison, showcasing student MUSICIANS, ANIMATORS, POETS, and MORE! The Event Management class presents…LARS LIVE Inspire!
