Editing at a computer

Mastering the Cut: 9 Editing Tips For Beginners

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You’ve got the raw footage—now it’s time for your storytelling to really take shape. Editing is the process that turns unpolished clips into a seamless visual story, building emotion, creating rhythm and drawing viewers into the narrative.
Filmmaker Magazine 2025

Filmmaker Magazine Recognizes The Los Angeles Film School in 2025 Film School Guide

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The Los Angeles Film School is proud to announce its feature in the 2025 edition of FILMMAKER Magazine’s Film School Guide, recording a third straight appearance in the magazine’s list of the nation’s top film education programs.
The Los Angeles Film School joins the fun at VidCon

The Los Angeles Film School Joins the Fun at VidCon!

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Onsite at the Anaheim Convention Center, L.A. Film School staff and faculty participated in the conversation around the digital media industry at this year’s VidCon.
The Art of Foley: How Movie Sounds Are Made: Man Producing Foley in a studio

Inside the World of Foley: How Movie Sounds Are Made From Scratch

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You hear it before you see it. The crunch of gravel underfoot, the eerie creak of the slowly opening door, the whoosh of a superhero’s landing. Sound brings film to life. But behind each and every sound is a Foley artist—craftspeople who use performance, props and precision to turn visuals into fully immersive scenes that crackle the senses.
Camera Lenses

The Los Angeles Film School was at the CineGear Expo!

Staff and alumni were on location in Hollywood June 6-7, 2025, on the Universal Studios Lot. Our attendees got up close and personal with cutting-edge developments in camera, optics, lighting, and breakthroughs in virtual production, AI-assisted workflows, sustainable filmmaking practices, and more.
Music Royalties

Maximizing Your Music Royalties: A Step-By-Step Guide

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Every time your favorite track hits the radio, streams on Spotify or cranks up the intensity of a movie scene, it’s not just a vibe—it’s a paycheck.  With global recorded music revenues reaching a mighty $28.6 billion in 2023, music royalties are how the industry makes sure artists, producers and rights holders get what they’re owed.  It’s the business side of the beat, and it’s as crucial as the music itself.
Streaming Distribution

From Screen to Stream: A Guide to Indie Film Distribution

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You’ve spent months, maybe years, creating your independent film—a work of art that reflects your creativity, grit and perseverance.  Now, you’re facing one of the most critical stages of the filmmaking journey: distribution. 
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The Los Angeles Film School Wins Two Telly Awards in 2025

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 The Los Angeles Film School proudly announces its recognition as a Silver Winner in two categories at the 2025 Telly Awards.  The college’s production of the 2024 Spotlight Awards Ceremony received top honors in General-Live Events & Experiences and General-Non-Broadcast, showcasing its commitment to high-quality, professional-level content creation.
Film production set at LA Film School illustrating thought leadership in creative media entertainment education

What’s next for storytelling? How The L.A. Film School is preparing students to shape the future of entertainment

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In the heart of Hollywood, where cinematic history is made and remade every day, The Los Angeles Film School stands at a fascinating crossroads. Since being founded by industry professionals in 1999, the school has grown alongside an industry that never stands still. Our focus is on giving students the space, support, freedom and know-how to explore that intersection between new tech and the timeless craft of creativity. Today, it’s a place where students learn to navigate the changing tides of entertainment with both practical skills and creative confidence. From virtual production workflows to spatial audio design, the way the industry works is moving fast. But while tools and platforms change, the foundation of great storytelling hasn’t changed.