LA Film School & LA Recording School Alumni Celebrate Grammy Wins in 2026

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2026 Grammy Winners

Graduates of The Los Angeles Film School and The Los Angeles Recording School continue to make their mark at the highest level of the music and entertainment industries. At the 2026 Grammy Awards, alumni contributed their skills across engineering, mixing, production, and filmmaking to projects that earned some of the industry’s most prestigious honors.

From chart-topping artists to globally celebrated composers, these Grammy-winning projects highlight the diverse paths alumni take and the collaborative roles they play behind the scenes. Below are the alumni whose work helped bring Grammy-winning music and films to life.

Hector Castro (Recording Arts, 2014)

Engineer – luther by Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA

Grammy Wins:

  • Record of the Year
  • Best Melodic Rap Performance

Hector Castro served as an engineer on luther, a standout collaboration between Kendrick Lamar and SZA that resonated with both critics and audiences. Praised for its emotional weight and sonic polish, the track earned Record of the Year, one of the most competitive honors at the Grammys, along with Best Melodic Rap Performance. 

Marco Sonzini (Recording Arts, 2009)

Additional Engineering – Mayhem by Lady Gaga

Grammy Wins:

  • Best Pop Vocal Album
  • Best Dance Pop Recording
  • Best Remixed Recording (Gesaffelstein)

Marco Sonzini contributed additional engineering on Mayhem, Lady Gaga’s genre-blending release that earned three Grammy wins across pop and dance categories. The album was celebrated for its bold production choices and sleek sound.

Yuki Ogino (Film 2006)

Director of Production – Imagine Documentaries (Music by John Williams)

Grammy Win:

  • Best Music Film

As Director of Production at Imagine Documentaries, Yuki Ogino had a hand in creating a Grammy-winning music film featuring compositions by legendary composer John Williams. The project’s win for Best Music Film underscores the vital connection between cinematic storytelling and musical excellence and the impact film school alumni continue to have in that space.

Oscar Cornejo (Music Production, 2019)

Engineer – PUSH 2 START by Tyla

Grammy Win:

  • Best African Music Performance

Oscar Cornejo engineered PUSH 2 START, a track that helped propel Tyla to a Grammy win for Best African Music Performance. The project reflects the growing global influence of African and Afrobeats-inspired music and the alumni contributing to its worldwide reach.

Anthony Vilchis (Recording Arts, 2018)

Mixing Assistant – Eusexua by FKA twigs

Grammy Win:

  • Best Dance/Electronic Album

Anthony Vilchis worked as a Mixing Assistant on Eusexua, an album recognized for its immersive sound design and experimental electronic production. The project’s win for Best Dance/Electronic Album highlights the importance of collaborative studio roles in shaping critically acclaimed music.

Travis Harrington (Audio, 2018)

Producer – “Sinners” by Rod Wave (The Sinners Soundtrack)

Grammy Win:

  • Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media

Travis Harrington served as a producer on Rod Wave’s track “Sinners,” the title contribution to The Sinners Soundtrack, which earned the Grammy for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media. Known for its emotional storytelling and cohesive musical vision, the soundtrack stood out for how individual songs supported the broader narrative.

Alumni Excellence on the Grammy Stage

These Grammy wins showcase the versatility of Los Angeles Film School and Los Angeles Recording School alumni, from engineering and mixing to documentary production. Their work continues to shape award-winning music and films, reinforcing the schools’ impact across today’s entertainment industry.