FAME WEEK

We’ve Got Big Event News…

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FAME WEEK Festin' Welcome to our second annual FAME WEEK! This year we're going all out in a virtual setting. Join us for a festival that brings students, alumni, faculty and staff together for activities, industry guest panels and our…
Oz Rodriguez

Spotlight Academy Oz Rodriguez

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Meet Oz Rodriguez, Our 2020 Spotlight Inductee Comedy can be a tough genre to break into but for Oz Rodriguez, it's all he's ever known. Oz has directed and produced some of the most successful comedy sketches in entertainment. From…
Henrique Andrade

Spotlight Academy Henrique Andrade

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Meet Henrique Andrade, Our 2020 Spotlight Academy Member Henrique Andrade is the man behind some of the most recognizable artists in the recording industry. As an audio engineer, Henrique worked his way up the music ranks to GRAMMY-award…
Brandon Trost An American Pickle

An American Pickle Hits HBO Max

BRANDON TROST DIRECTS HBO MAX’S FIRST ORIGINAL FILM It’s no secret we’re proud of Brandon Trost and his incredible contributions to film since his graduation from The Los Angeles Film School in 2000. As a cinematographer, he snagged…
Jessica Sterling

Spotlight Academy Jessica Sterling

Meet Jessica Sterling, Our 2020 Spotlight Academy Member As a professional portrait and interiors photographer, Jessica Sterling has spent her career behind the camera making people and spaces look good. Jessica's ability to put her…
72nd Emmy Nominations

72nd Emmy Nominations Announced

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And Once Again, Netflix Crushes the Competition The 72nd Emmy nominations were announced on Tuesday, and the streaming battle blazed among the top contenders—Netflix, HBO and NBC. Netflix broke the record for most Emmy nominations…
LA Film School

L.A. Film School Student Resources and Events

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Although this season of challenge brings with it unanswered questions on timelines for return, it has also brought us to a level of new collaboration and creativity within our community. As a student of The Los Angeles Film School, here are some virtual resources and events for you to utilize while learning from home.
The L.A. Film School Students

Becoming a More Inclusive Filmmaker

How Hollywood Contributed to Systemic Racism Inclusion has long been an issue in the entertainment industry—from a lack of representation to stereotyping, to blatant racism—and Hollywood is reckoning with itself once again. Inclusivity…
Martin Pensa

Spotlight Academy Martin Pensa

Meet Martin Pensa, ACE, Our 2020 Spotlight Academy Member It's a filmmaker's dream to be recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This dream is not easy to fulfill, however, Martin Pensa became the first alumnus…