Library May Blog Post 2023
This month we honor the Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage that runs deep throughout our society and
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This month we honor the Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage that runs deep throughout our society and
ATTENTION TO LAFS STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, AND ALUMNI LAFS Library Apothecary: Aromatherapy for Mental Health Awareness Event Join
Don’t miss Career Development’s exclusive virtual chat with Terissa Kelton, Co-founder and Executive Vice President of Rehab Entertainment! Terissa talks about her experiences as an entertainment industry executive, her current slate of projects, which includes collaborations with Disney+, The Jim Henson Company, and AppleTV+, and shares insight on how YOU can break into the business.
You won’t want to miss this opportunity to hear from Joe Campos of McHale Designs as he shares his knowledge and expertise on graphic design, branding, and packaging. You’ll learn about the latest trends in the industry and how to use them to create a visual identity that sets you apart from the crowd.
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH “CELEBRATING WOMEN WHO TELL OUR STORIES” The National Women’s History Alliance has announced this year’s
The Los Angeles Film School Career Development Department is thrilled to invite you to view this exclusive virtual School of DISCO event! DISCO is the industry standard music management platform for today’s leading music supervisors, creators, A&R’s, and managers. DISCO’s Head of Education joins us to help you best utilize DISCO’s powerful suite of tools so you can create your own content library, edit and store track info and metadata, build relationships with publishers, record labels, radio, and more, and create real momentum in your music career.
Black History Month 2023 It’s Black History Month! Join us in celebration as we shine the spotlight on
The Los Angeles Film School Career Development Department is thrilled to invite you to view this exclusive virtual School of DISCO event! DISCO is the industry standard music management platform for today’s leading music supervisors, creators, A&R’s, and managers. DISCO’s Head of Education joins us to help you best utilize DISCO’s powerful suite of tools so you can create your own content library, edit and store track info and metadata, build relationships with publishers, record labels, radio, and more, and create real momentum in your music career.
Alumni Relations presents former LAFS attendee Vicente Peña! Currently serving as the VP of Bungalo Records, which is exclusively distributed by Universal Music Group, Vicente has over 20 years of experience in the music industry and has been at the forefront of independent and major distribution! In this virtual industry webinar Vicente gives you tips and strategies on how to get a distribution deal – Indie or Major, which is better for your career, and how to market your music releases, along with so much more!
Alumni Relations presents former LAFS attendee Vicente Peña! Currently serving as the VP of Bungalo Records, which is exclusively distributed by Universal Music Group, Vicente has over 20 years of experience in the music industry and has been at the forefront of independent and major distribution! In this virtual industry webinar Vicente gives you tips and strategies on how to get a distribution deal – Indie or Major, which is better for your career, and how to market your music releases, along with so much more!
LAFS Parking Rates Parking rates are in effect immediately. You can pay in cash or by card. This
The LAFS Library Team would like to wish all of you a happy holiday season! To help you
Alumni Relations presents former LAFS attendee Vicente Peña! Currently serving as the VP of Bungalo Records, which is exclusively distributed by Universal Music Group, Vicente has over 20 years of experience in the music industry and has been at the forefront of independent and major distribution! In this virtual industry webinar Vicente gives you tips and strategies on how to get a distribution deal – Indie or Major, which is better for your career, and how to market your music releases, along with so much more!
Alumni Relations presents former LAFS attendee Vicente Peña! Currently serving as the VP of Bungalo Records, which is exclusively distributed by Universal Music Group, Vicente has over 20 years of experience in the music industry and has been at the forefront of independent and major distribution! In this virtual industry webinar Vicente gives you tips and strategies on how to get a distribution deal – Indie or Major, which is better for your career, and how to market your music releases, along with so much more!
December 14th & 15th, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PT
The Los Angeles Recording School, along with Career Development, is thrilled to announce its monthly live listening and feedback event, The SoundCheck! If you’re a music producer, audio engineer, artist, or songwriter, this is your chance to network, get feedback on your beats, songs, or mixes, as well as connect with members of the Career Development team! Join us at LARS on Wednesday and/or Thursday, December 14th and 15th from 4 pm – 5 pm PST. All music will be played on a first come, first serve basis, no registration needed. We will be welcoming very special invited industry guests each month, so this will be an event you will not want to miss! See you there!
Alumni Relations presents former LAFS attendee Vicente Peña! Currently serving as the VP of Bungalo Records, which is exclusively distributed by Universal Music Group, Vicente has over 20 years of experience in the music industry and has been at the forefront of independent and major distribution! In this virtual industry webinar Vicente gives you tips and strategies on how to get a distribution deal – Indie or Major, which is better for your career, and how to market your music releases, along with so much more!
Alumni Relations presents former LAFS attendee Vicente Peña! Currently serving as the VP of Bungalo Records, which is exclusively distributed by Universal Music Group, Vicente has over 20 years of experience in the music industry and has been at the forefront of independent and major distribution! In this virtual industry webinar Vicente gives you tips and strategies on how to get a distribution deal – Indie or Major, which is better for your career, and how to market your music releases, along with so much more!
Deadline: November 9, 2022!
The 1st Quarterly GOLDEN THESIS FILM FESTIVAL is a unique ALUMNI/STUDENT showcase of 2020-2022 Thesis & Original Short films with a writer, director, cast, or theme of a diverse voice. This includes creatives of all backgrounds, including ethnicity, culture, women, and members of the LGBTQ community.
The festival is a school-wide search for distinctive storytelling and future talent, in front of, and behind the camera. Semi-finalist screenings will be held in November with industry veterans, and a grand finale awards ceremony will be hosted LIVE from LAFS Main Theater. Participants must be Alumni classes of 2020-2022 or Current Students within their last 3 months. Submit your film here for consideration now!
We’ve been waiting all year, and it’s finally time! As the weather starts to cool down, we’ll be
How are artists using NFTs to make money and establish careers with their art? Career Development’s four guest speakers have the answers. Watch our discussion as these artists share their experiences with NFTs and how you can forge your own path as a NFT content creator!
Don’t miss Career Development’s virtual panel with AMGI Animation Studio! The best part? Four of our panelists are LAFS grads now working at AMGI! Joined by Chief Creative Colin Brady, our grads share how they broke into the industry and give their takes on how to grow as an artist.
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.
Join us as we celebrate by highlighting some of our favorite hispanic filmmakers, music makers, writers, animators and
As we prepare to usher in the new season, join us at the LAFS Library in our efforts
Alumni Relations presents former LAFS attendee Vicente Peña! Currently serving as the VP of Bungalo Records, which is exclusively distributed by Universal Music Group, Vicente has over 20 years of experience in the music industry and has been at the forefront of independent and major distribution! In this virtual industry webinar Vicente gives you tips and strategies on how to get a distribution deal – Indie or Major, which is better for your career, and how to market your music releases, along with so much more!
Alumni Relations presents former LAFS attendee Vicente Peña! Currently serving as the VP of Bungalo Records, which is exclusively distributed by Universal Music Group, Vicente has over 20 years of experience in the music industry and has been at the forefront of independent and major distribution! In this virtual industry webinar Vicente gives you tips and strategies on how to get a distribution deal – Indie or Major, which is better for your career, and how to market your music releases, along with so much more!
Alumni Relations presents former LAFS attendee Vicente Peña! Currently serving as the VP of Bungalo Records, which is exclusively distributed by Universal Music Group, Vicente has over 20 years of experience in the music industry and has been at the forefront of independent and major distribution! In this virtual industry webinar Vicente gives you tips and strategies on how to get a distribution deal – Indie or Major, which is better for your career, and how to market your music releases, along with so much more!
Award-winning director, writer, animator, and Disney Imagineer Jacob Patrick recently joined LAFS for an in-depth can’t miss interview. From humble beginnings to highly sought-after animator and storyteller, Jacob has been an animator since 2003, on projects such as Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, Horton Hears A Who, God of War II, Batman, Arkham Asylum, and I am Legend. He’s also worked on effects for Speed Racer, Men in Black, Oz the Great and Powerful, Arrow, The Flash and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. Jacob is currently a Senior Visual Effects Designer at Disney Imagineering!
Join artists, label executives, and thought leaders in the emerging Web 3 space to break down the exciting new frontier of NFTs, the Metaverse and how it will impact the music industry. Topics include how artists can create NFTs, promote their music, engage with supporters, and most importantly monetize their brand.
It’s summertime at The LAFS Library, and we’re determined to help you make the most of it! We’ll
Join artists, label executives, and thought leaders in the emerging Web 3 space to break down the exciting new frontier of NFTs, the Metaverse and how it will impact the music industry. Topics include how artists can create NFTs, promote their music, engage with supporters, and most importantly monetize their brand.
Join artists, label executives, and thought leaders in the emerging Web 3 space to break down the exciting new frontier of NFTs, the Metaverse and how it will impact the music industry. Topics include how artists can create NFTs, promote their music, engage with supporters, and most importantly monetize their brand.
Join artists, label executives, and thought leaders in the emerging Web 3 space to break down the exciting new frontier of NFTs, the Metaverse and how it will impact the music industry. Topics include how artists can create NFTs, promote their music, engage with supporters, and most importantly monetize their brand.
Matthew Castillo (he/they) It’s Pride Month again! That time of year for rainbow flags, extravagant parades and a
Recruiters from Encore Global and Sweetwater Sound meet with students and grads and answer hiring questions from participants.
Recruiters from Encore Global and Sweetwater Sound meet with students and grads and answer hiring questions from participants.
Recruiters from Encore Global and Sweetwater Sound meet with students and grads and answer hiring questions from participants.
Recruiters from Encore Global and Sweetwater Sound meet with students and grads and answer hiring questions from participants.
Career Development is thrilled to announce that Clinton Sparks returned to LAFS as part of this year’s Music Summit Week! Watch this exclusive chat with Clinton to learn more about branding, marketing, monetizing your music, forging a path in the entertainment industry, and WINNING BIG!
Career Development kicked off Music Summit Week 2022 with a Music Distribution Panel on Monday, May 23rd! Check out this virtual industry panel with representatives giving tips, advice, and strategies on how you can grow your fan base and start making money with your music releases!
ARwall is on the cusp of creating a whole new world with LED Walls and the Unreal Engine. Brought to you by Career Development, this event discussion includes the innovative approach to productions for The Jim Henson Company, NBC Universal and more, as well as how ARwall created its own technology for use across the board from indie projects to big-scale corporate productions. You won’t want to miss this enlightening talk!
Do you want to pursue a career in television? LAFS Career Development is thrilled to invite you to watch an exclusive virtual chat with Nathan Varni, Executive Director of Current Programming at Disney ABC Television. An entertainment industry veteran executive whose credits include Grey’s Anatomy, Station 19, and The Connors, to name a few, Nathan will be sharing his experiences and answering your questions about breaking into the exciting world of television.
Check out Career Development’s exclusive webinar event featuring DistroKid! Learn how to distribute your music worldwide to all streaming platforms, such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and much more. Don’t miss this chance to learn how to get discovered all over the world!
For the entire month of May, let’s celebrate the ways that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders
Let’s shine the spotlight on the women who have been helping to shape the world of entertainment. Check
Top February Picks February, along with being Black History Month (if you haven’t seen our blog post, you
Join us this month to celebrate the many amazing contributions to the entertainment industry made by Black filmmakers,
new Golden Globes scripts Each year the Golden Globes Awards Ceremony honors some of the most notable works
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2022 Here are some amazing resources to help celebrate the life and
Introduction to the LAFS Library FOR STUDENTS download infographic Welcome to The LAFS Library! Mission: The Library’s goal
LIBRARY AND COVID-19 UPDATES As of April 2023: VISITING THE LAFS LIBRARY ON CAMPUS Students & Staff can
Top December Picks Happy Holidays from all of us here at the LAFS Library! Here are some of
New & nice November Picks Its been a rough couple of months, so we are taking a break
APPLE MACOS INFORMATION – DO NOT UPGRADE JUST YET! PLEASE READ THE COMPATIBILITY LIST FIRST BEFORE UPGRADING YOUR
Podcast Highlight: October Horror It’s the Scariest time of the year! These podcasts are sure to make 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
Important Notice: Adobe Photoshop Sketch and Illustrator Draw End of Life Adobe Photoshop Sketch and Illustrator Draw will
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
Spring break!! Here are some electronic scripts that will surely make this spring break memorable!! Browse through our
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 RSVP LIBRARY ORIENTATION Tune in for a live session every 2nd
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.
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
Don’t get hooked by a Phishing email(s)! Dear Students, Phishing emails are scams that seem to come from
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
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
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
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions As Los Angeles Film School (“LAFS”) continues to closely monitor this evolving global public
