Marlon Rivas Interview at LAFS

Barrier Breakers with Animation Alum Marlon Rivas

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Animation alum Marlon Rivas has earned countless credits on major productions for post visualization and compositing work. From Stranger Things Season 4 to the highly anticipated release of Avatar: The Way of Water, Rivas has made a name for himself in the animation industry. Watch our full interview with Marlon Rivas in our latest Barrier Breakers video series.
Filmmaker Magazine LAFS

L.A. Film School Seen in Filmmaker Mag’s Annual Film School Guide

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The Los Angeles Film School is honored to be included in Filmmaker Magazine's annual guide to noteworthy film schools across the United States. Filmmaker Magazine makes its selection from both public and private schools and universities and showcases the admissions deadlines, degree programs, notable alumni and more. These film school facts will help you gain a better understanding of The Los Angeles Film School and the accelerated degree programs offered. Read more.
Emmy Awards

Honoring the Largest Class of Alumni for Their Work on Emmy-Nominated Productions

We are proud to announce our alumni's contributions to this year's Emmy-nominated productions. This is the largest group of alumni to represent TV productions across networks including last year's breakout hit The White Lotus and this year's thrilling fourth season of Stranger Things. Four alumni were personally nominated for outstanding cinematography, picture editing and production design, and will be competing for individual awards. Read more.
L.A. Film School Student

What are Binaural Beats and How Can They Help You Focus?

Studies show that binaural beats increase a person’s working memory by helping the brain organize and retain information that is stored throughout the day for successful reasoning, comprehension and goal-directed behavior. It can help with relieving anxiety and enhancing cognitive focus and creativity. Read more about binaural beats.
Unreal Engine 5

Can’t-Miss Features in Unreal Engine 5

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If you’ve been hanging out in gaming and animation circles on the internet, you’ve probably heard a lot of talk about a tool that’s making big waves in the gaming world: Unreal Engine 5. Here are three of the game-changing features that are helping UE5 set a new standard for the future of entertainment.
Juneteenth

In Honor of Juneteenth

Here are 20 Social Justice-Centered Films to Watch Now Juneteenth marks a date of major significance in American history. Why is Juneteenth so important? Juneteenth refers to the emancipation day celebrated by African Americans in the…
Love Simon

10 LGBTQ+ Movies (from the 2010s) to Watch

June is the official month of Pride for the LGBTQ+ community, and we’re streaming these contemporary LGBTQ+ themed films all month long. But honestly, we suggest watching these films, again and again, any time of year. We chose films from the 2010s for easy access to streaming, but there are countless essential classics to watch if you can find them. Stay cool this summer and let’s dive into our top 10 LGBTQ+ f
LA Film Student Clubs

Student life at The L.A. Film School

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The L.A. Film School Student Clubs encourage community collaboration, camaraderie, and connection beyond specific classes and programs, for both on campus and online students. L.A. Film School clubs are driven by students and guided by staff, and are open for membership to students from all degree programs.​​​​​​​
Mental Health Awareness

Mental Health Resources for College Students

Students today have more stressors with rigorous academic schedules, full-time job requirements and the personal obligations of day-to-day life. This can often lead to burnout and take a toll on a student’s overall well-being. At The…