Los Angeles Film School Alumni Credited in 22 Nominated Projects at the 77th Emmys
Alumni from the Los Angeles Film School are continuing to make a significant impact on television at the 77th Emmys, as a total of 32 alumni have been credited in 22 nominated projects. This year’s nominations highlight the mark L.A. Film School alumni continue to make in the entertainment industry, from post-production and sound design to animation and cinematography.
Among the honorees are alumni who contributed to Emmy-nominated projects across multiple categories, proving the school’s reputation for producing top-tier talent. These professionals have worked on acclaimed series featured on networks like HBO, Netflix, and Hulu—underscoring the school’s strong industry connections and commitment to hands-on, career-focused training.
A special congratulations goes out to two alumni who are personally nominated for their work on The White Lotus (John M. Valerio for Outstanding Picture Editing for a Drama Series) and The Amazing Race (2024 Spotlight Academy member Joshua Gitersonke for Outstanding Cinematography For A Reality Program). Congrats to all our alumni who worked on these incredible projects!
As the awards ceremony approaches, the school and its community take pride in watching their alumni earn well-deserved recognition on one of the industry’s most prestigious stages.
Alumni Credits for Emmy-Nominated Productions in 2025
The Amazing Race
Joshua Gitersonke, Film 2007. Nominated for Outstanding Cinematography For A Reality Program
Position: Director of Photography
The Boys
Dane Collier, Film 2009. Position: Visual Effects Editor
Jessica Malumay, Film 2012. Position: Post-Production Coordinator
Seth Martin, Entertainment Business 2017. Position: Visual Effects Artist
Kevin Monge, Animation 2012. Position: Photogrammetry 3D Scan Artist
Nikita Smekalkin, Animation 2022. Position: Visual Effects Coordinator
The Four Seasons
Oz Rodriguez, Film 2003. Position: Director
Disclaimer
Nicholas White, Film 2013. Position: Floor 2nd Assistant Director
Dope Thief
Vincent Deng, Recording Arts 2016. Position: Foley Artist
Alexander Jongbloed, Music Production, 2017. Position: Foley Mixer
The Gorge
Jon Greasley, Recording Arts 2011. Position: Sound Effects Editor
Hacks
Brice Bradley, Film 2008. Position: Gaffer
Yermin (Randy) Garcia, Film 2011. Position: Key Grip
Stephanie Goldstein, Film 2006. Position: Assistant Editor
Jamiel VanOver, Film 2010. Position: First Assistant Camera
The Last of Us
Kyle Ragsdale, Animation 2021. Position: Compositor- Crafty Apes
Matlock
Armen Khechoumian, Film 2011. Position: Set Decoration Buyer
Erika Klappert, Film 2008. Position: Assistant Editor
Mid-Century Modern
Sam Kramer, Film 2010. Position: Art Director
Nitsa Kuangvanh, Film 2011. Position: Second Second Assistant Director
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Mehrnaz Mohabati, Audio Production 2014. Position: ADR Mixer
Nobody Wants This
Oz Rodriguez, Film 2003. Position: Director
The Pitt
Alexander Jongbloed, Music Production, 2017. Position: Foley Mixer
Presumed Innocent
Michael Carreno, Film 2006. Position: Assistant Editor
Jennifer Trevino, Recording Arts / Computer Animation 2016. Position: Visual Effects Editor
The Residence
Alexander Jongbloed, Music Production, 2017. Position: Foley Mixer
Shrinking
Omar Ellison, Film 2014. Position: Visual Effects Editor
Alexander Jongbloed, Music Production 2017. Position: Foley Mixer
Jacob Tillman, Film 2006. Position: Assistant On-Line Editor
Sirens
Devon Rush, Film 2016. Position: Visual Effects
The Studio
Allen Aguilar, Film 2012. Position: Additional 2nd Assistant Director
Adam Mull, Film 2005. Position: Furniture Designer
Jesse Sternbaum, Film 2004. Position: Producer
Survivor
Ben Gamble, Film 2002. Position: Camera Operator
What We Do in the Shadows
Alexander Jongbloed, Music Production 2017. Position: Foley Mixer
Kyle Newacheck, Film 2004. Position: Director/Co-Executive Produce
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The White Lotus
John M. Valerio, Film 2004. Nominated for Outstanding Picture Editing for a Drama Series.
Position: Editor/Producer
Zero Day
Mehrnaz Mohabati, Audio Production 2014. Position: ADR Mixer