Entries by LAFS

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

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.

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You finished your film. Here’s how to get it into festivals in 2025

You’ve done it. 

You’ve spent countless hours writing and re-writing your script, scouting locations and casting in pre-production, getting each shot just right on set, polishing your cut in the edit suite, and…

…you’ve finished your film. It’s actually a wrap (for real this time!).

So what now?

Now’s the time to submit your movie to film festivals so the world can see the work you, your cast and your crew have put your blood, sweat and tears into.

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How to fund your next film (top tip—it’s all in the research)

It’s showtime. You’re ready to make a movie.  You’ve not only bagged the ideal location, but your script is awesome. And you’ve got an eager and talented crew waiting to join the action.  But before production can begin, there’s an important factor to finalize: funding.  Getting funding for your film can seem a little complicated […]

Best Practical Effects in Horror Movies

CGI was not always what it is today. Through the years, its progression and advancements has been fast-moving, making a film that included CGI look dated a handful of years later. To lengthen the life of their films, many directors opted for practical effects vs CGI, leaning on the inventiveness and creativity of their team […]

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Top Film Schools According to TheWrap

We are honored to be ranked in TheWrap’s annual College Issue for the fourth year in a row! Our Film Degree Program is listed among top U.S. schools for filmmaking and entertainment business. Despite this year’s abrupt shift from on-campus instruction to online learning, our Film School weathered the storm while still bringing Hollywood to […]

Film & Game Releases: Week of March 6

CHECK OUT OUR LIST OF MOVIE & GAME RELEASES FOR THE WEEK OF March 6, 2020! From Onward to The Way Back, here is our schedule of the films coming out soon! Film Releases Onward Synopsis from The Numbers: Set in a suburban fantasy world, Disney and Pixar’s “Onward” introduces two teenage elf brothers who […]

Film & Game Releases: Week of February 21

CHECK OUT OUR LIST OF MOVIE & GAME RELEASES FOR THE WEEK OF February 21, 2020! From The Call of the Wild to Hunt: Showdown, here is our schedule of the films coming out soon! Film Releases Brahms: The Boy II Synopsis from The Numbers: A young family, unaware of the terrifying history of the […]

Film & Game Releases: Week of February 14

CHECK OUT OUR LIST OF MOVIE & GAME RELEASES FOR THE WEEK OF February 14, 2020! From Sonic The Hedgehog to Dreams, here is our schedule of the films coming out soon! Film Releases Downhill Synopsis from The Numbers: Barely escaping an avalanche during a ski vacation in the Alps throws a seemingly picture-perfect family […]

Film Release Schedule – Week of January 10

CHECK OUT OUR LIST OF MOVIE RELEASES FOR THE WEEK OF January 10, 2020! From 1917 to Like a Boss, here is our schedule of the films coming out soon! Like a Boss Synopsis from The Numbers: Two best friends are living their best lives running their own cosmetics company they’ve built from the ground […]