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LIBRARY AND COVID-19 UPDATES Updated as of October 2021: The LAFS Library will remain virtually open! If you
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LIBRARY AND COVID-19 UPDATES Updated as of October 2021: The LAFS Library will remain virtually open! If you
Library Featured Spotlight: Best Live Channels to Follow on Youtube We have searched for amazing Live Performance Channels
Podcast Highlight: Sceince Fiction It’s September! This month we are going to showcase the a number of Science
We understand that power outages and flooding in the affected areas are severe and may extend for a period of time. When you are able to, please email or call your student advising team for further assistance if needed. Please continue visiting Connect and The Los Angeles Film School’s official Twitter account @lafilmschool for updates.
Want to learn about the Library? The Library Staff are excited to announce a monthly live training event to learn more about the Library and how to access some of the resources needed for your educational and professional development. RSVP in advance to receive a confirmation email containing the event details and invite link. See you there!
Vaccines Available on campus August 11, 2021 The Los Angeles Film School is hosting a mobile vaccination unit
Library Featured Spotlight: DJ/Compiled Musics to Follow on the Youtube We also have found some Biopic’s and Music
Podcast Highlight: true crime It’s August which means summer is winding down and schools will be starting up
Library Featured Spotlight: Music Documentaries, Biopics and Live Performances Music festival season is in full swing! We have
Library Featured Collections: eVideos We have a lot of new items here in the Library! Below are just
Lafs Library Summer Break script fest This summer break come check out some classic and amazing scripts in
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Are you ready to take your script to the next level? Final Draft is currently accepting submissions for their Big Break Screenwriting Contest.
Grand prize winners receive $10,000 in cash, an iPad, career coaching, meetings with renowned Hollywood screenwriters and literary managers, and much more.
The early bird deadline is June 22nd, regular deadline is September 21st with an extended deadline on October 19th and last chance on November 9th. Fees apply.
Click here for more information and to enter!
Pride Month Come celebrate with us by checking out our collection of LGBT+ scripts in our Library’s Catalog.
Asian American / Pacific Island Heritage Month 2021 ~ Resources ~ We want to take the time to
new OSCAR wInning & Nominated scripts! Here are some of the Oscar winner and nominee scripts that were
Library Featured Collections: Books Discover our amazing book collection through our Library Koha catalog, ProQuest eBook Central resource,
Earth Day 2021 ~ Things To Do for Earth Day, April 22, 2021 ~ Students can learn about
MACRO and The Black List have teamed with Warner Bros. Pictures to launch The MACRO x The Black List Feature Screenwriter Incubator, a new initiative that offers writers of color the opportunity to develop a film idea to pitch to a WB executive.
Their mission is to discover and empower storytellers with the proper creative tools, resources, and access needed to help launch their careers.
Interested writers are encouraged to submit a feature film script for consideration in this opportunity by August 1, 2021. Fee waiver application deadline is April 19th. Waivers will only be offered to 500 writers by MACRO.
Click here for more information and to submit!
Spring break!! Here are some electronic scripts that will surely make this spring break memorable!! Browse through our
One Love and The Allstate Foundation are teaming up to offer young filmmakers the opportunity to create short films that uplift underrepresented voices and explore how we learn to love better.
Three fellows will each receive a grant of $15,000 to produce their film, as well as master classes with top filmmakers, screenwriters, and producers to help bring their vision to life.
This fellowship is open to people of color and/or LGTBQ+ filmmakers in the United States who are between the ages of 18 and 25 by the date of submission (April 30, 2021).
Click here for more information and eligibility requirements!
new Golden Globe scripts! We have been busy over here at the Library! We have been working to
Introduction to the LAFS Library FOR FACULTY REGISTER TO LIBRARY ORIENTATION Tune in for a live session every
Womens History Month It’s Women’s History Month! We have pulled a list of movies that showcase both the
It is the goal of our LAFS community to stand together, implement and advocate for these new procedures with each of us serving as examples as to how all of us—staff and students—must work together to safeguard one another. Thank you very much for your devotion and commitment to these important steps.
Apply to SBG Diversity Journalism Scholarship Contact CareerDevelopment@lafilm.edu to follow up on your application. Email CD
The Los Angeles Film School continues to monitor the severe winter weather to ensure the safety and well-being of all students, staff and faculty. Currently, online classes are continuing as normal. For all students who are having trouble accessing essential services to conduct your classwork, please rest assured that your instructors and advisors will work with you on an individual basis to extend deadlines if needed.
National Wildlife day February 22nd is National Wildlife Day. Here at the library, some of our favorite documentaries
new scripts! We have been busy over here at the Library! We have been clearing out some of
Updates on the Student Homepage of Connect (April 2020) Students, We have updated the Student landing page of
Celebrate Black History Month and African-American heroes through the visual arts. Artwork may consist of painting, drawings, mixed media, carvings, short films, fiber, poems, songs, as well as a host of other mediums. We welcome a variety of art forms!
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and his famous I Have A Dream speech, we’ve put together a special video featuring our very own LAFS family. We asked staff, students, faculty and alumni to share what the speech means to them and how it inspires them today.
Don’t get hooked by a Phishing email(s)! Dear Students, Phishing emails are scams that seem to come from
The Los Angeles Film School has partnered with Heartland ECSI, offering you the opportunity to receive your 1098-T
We want to wish all our students, alumni and fellow staff a very safe and happy holiday season. This has been a year of transition, and we thank you all for your patience and gratitude as our team finds new ways to serve our students and graduates.
how we are choosing to celebrate this year We know that the holidays are a time to bring
november’s food and entertainment blog This month instead of Book or Movie recommendations, we in the Library thought
The Wrap’s Power Women Summit: December 8, 9, and 10. The Power Women Summit is the largest annual
Join us as we honor our veterans and active-duty military community for their sacrifice and service to our country. Our keynote speaker is US Marine Corps Veteran and actor Michael Broderick (True Detective), and the live-streamed celebration will kick off on Friday, November 13, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. PST.
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10 Horror and Thriller Movies You Can Stream Now! While these are not entirely Halloween themed, they do
October Movie and Television Picks! Here are some of your librarian’s favorite movies and television shows that inspire
Introduction to the LAFS Library FOR STUDENTS download infographic Welcome to The LAFS Library! Mission: The Library’s goal
Intro and Navigating the Library Website Video We recently updated our Library Website, including a new menu and
Library Featured Collections: Script Databases The Library has over 6,000 screenplays and other related theatre plays, treatments, and
Library Featured Collections: Variety Insight Database Variety Insight database contains priceless information individuals use to gain knowledge on
September Movie and Television Picks! Here are some of your librarians favorite movies and television shows that get
Learn more about the Title IX and The Los Angeles Film School Policy.
Library Featured Collections: Streaming Video Databases Discover electronic videos (eVideos) for your assigned class or browse through the
Library Featured Collections: Audio & Music Databases The Library has a few Music & Audio databases that patrons
Library Featured Collections: EBSCOhost Databases Academic institutions worldwide depend on this database as their core resource of scholarly
Library Featured Collections: LinkedIn Learning Learn business, creative, and technology skills to achieve your personal and professional goals.
Student Account Login Issues If you or any student is experiencing login issues with the LAFS account, please
July 2020 Collection Highlights Inclusion is a hallmark of the LAFS Library’s Core beliefs. We do our best
How to Login and Search in Koha Library Catalog You will need a LAFS Library Account in order
THE LAFS LIBRARY HAS A NEW LIBRARY CATALOG – JULY 2020 Introducing the Koha Open Public Access Catalog
The Entertainment Business Event Management class will be hosting a Zoom meeting with Ani Shekoian from Live Nation for a Q&A about live event management! Born and raised in Los Angeles, Ani Shekoian has a background of over 12 years of extensive experience in entertainment and events in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
Date: 06-11-2020
Time: 5:30 p.m. PST
Meeting ID: 952 5937 0834
Join us for a virtual screening of the alumni thesis film The Shell followed by a panel discussion with Phil Azenzer, Deluxe Sr Colorist; Kim Cardenas, Deluxe Client Service and EB alum 2018; and Bryce Wang, international film alum and director of The Shell.
Date: 06-11-2020
Time: 1:00 p.m. PST
Christopher Lockhart is head story editor for the William Morris Agency, curating script projects for A-List stars in television and film. He will be a guest in our EB Creative Producing and Development course discussing pitching strategies for TV and Film in Hollywood, how to get projects seen by executives, and how the development process works.
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
6:00 p.m. PST
Join this Animation Smash discussion with Alumna about their experiences in their professional careers.
Wednesday 4/15/20 @ 1pm
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions As Los Angeles Film School (“LAFS”) continues to closely monitor this evolving global public
Messaging to Students & Staff Regarding the Coronavirus COVID-19 To: Students, Staff, Faculty and our Los Angeles Film
O’Reilly Safari Books Online is Having Intermittent Issues Safari Books Online is Having Intermittent Issues due to California
LinkedIn Learning August 20th, LAFS is upgrading your Lynda.com account to LinkedIn Learning. Features: *New look, same content
Upcoming Live Stream Event: Q&A will take place immediately following the screening around 9:30pm on June 11th. Time is subject to slight time change based on when the film ends.
Installing Microsoft Office The following apps will be installed: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote. Download Office 365
LMS Version 5 Keep reading for more information on how to use the LMS platform and login to
