The Golden Thesis Film Festival’s 2nd Annual Awards Ceremony is more than just an event; it’s a celebration of creativity, dedication, and the art of storytelling through film. We invite you to join us at the IVAR Theater on November 16th for an unforgettable night of awards, live performances, and inspiration.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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®.
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.
