Tag Archive for: Oscars

Carol

Carol Oscar-Nominated Writer Phyllis Nagy Inspires

Phyllis Nagy, the Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter of Carol, shares advice on how to avoid the pitfalls of wanting to please everyone. Armed with a background as a novelist, author-turned-screenwriter Phyllis Nagy worked for several years to…
The Big Short

The Big Short Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter Charles Randolf Shares Advice

The Big Short Screenwriter Charles Randolph shares an inside tip on effective storytelling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9QGKPy2IRg One of this past year's critical successes was the comedic drama, The Big Short. A darkly humorous take…
best picture

Congrats to Our Oscar-Nominated Grads!

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Six of our grads have worked on five Oscar-Nominated films this year, continuing a tradition of success What a great year! Our alumni have worked on dozens of feature films and television series over this past year, and six of our grads…
Straight Outta Compton

Straight Outta Compton Screenwriter Andrea Berloff Gives Advice

Before our Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter's Panel with Jeff Goldsmith, Andrea Berloff, screenwriter of Straight Outta Compton, gave some useful advice to students and professionals looking to get involved in the film industry. https://youtu.be/18Qo-qrVOXo Andrea…
Bridge of Spies

Bridge of Spies Screenwriter Matt Charman Shares Tips

Matt Charman, screenwriter of Bridge of Spies, has experienced a meteoric rise in the film industry. He shares his insights with new screenwriters in this video. If you haven't heard of Matt Charman, it is likely because the rookie screenwriter…

2016 Oscar Nominations Are Here

The nominations for the 88th Academy Awards are here! BEST PICTURE The Big Short Bridge of Spies Brooklyn Mad Max: Fury Road The Martian The Revenant Room Spotlight BEST ACTOR Bryan Cranston, Trumbo Matt Damon,…

American Sniper Writer Jason Hall & Luke Grimes Discuss Filmmaking

The Los Angeles Film School proudly hosted a screening of American Sniper, followed by a Q&A with writer Jason Hall and actor Luke Grimes. Check out our recap of the event. http://youtu.be/Fa2DGeSS7Y0

Oscar Nominees Who Have Been Guests at LAFS

The Oscar nominations are out! We are really excited to see that some of the nominees were our guests this year. Here is the list of screenings and guest speakers we hosted that have been nominated for a 2013 Oscar: Flight, Actor in a Leading…