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From TikTok to Cinema: The Film Terminology Behind Viral Trends

There is a massive divide between the language of social media and the language of professional filmmaking. On TikTok, you might call it a "transition" or a "beat drop." But if you walk into an edit bay in Hollywood and use those words, you might get a blank stare. To turn your social media hobby into a career, you need to learn the language of the trade. The good news? You are already doing the work. The techniques that make a Reel go viral are often deeply rooted in cinema history.

Bad Words Starring Jason Bateman Screening at L.A. Film School

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EVENT RECAP: BAD WORDS SCREENING AND Q&A with screenwriter Andrew Dodge Jeff Goldsmith and The Los Angeles Film School hosted an advanced screening and Q&A of Jason Bateman's film Bad Words last night. The raunchy comedy is Bateman's…

The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For The Veteran Student Center Was A Success!

Alumni News & Interviews, Blog

The Military Services Department hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Veteran Student Center last night. Notable Veteran alumni, staff, faculty, and special guests attended the special event. Among the guests were Kevyn Major Howard, who…

Oscar-Nominated Screenwriters Panel: Best Advice from Filmmakers

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Jeff Goldsmith and The Los Angeles Film School hosted the 7th Annual Screenwriters Panel, featuring eight of this year's Oscar-Nominated screenwriters. Panelists John Ridley (12 Years a Slave), David. O' Russell and Eric Warren Singer (American Hustle), Billy Ray (Captain Phillips), Craig Borten and Melisa Wallack (Dallas Buyers Club), Spike Jonze (Her), Bob Nelson (Nebraska), Jeff Pope (Philomena) and Terence Winter (The Wolf of Wall Street) answered Goldsmith's questions about the beginning of their careers, their biggest professional challenges, and, of course, their recent creative triumphs.

Oscar Nominated Screenwriters Gather at The Los Angeles Film School

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Jeff Goldsmith and The Los Angeles Film School hosted our 7th Annual Screenwriters Panel last night, featuring eight of this year's Oscar-Nominated screenwriters. Panelists John Ridley (12 Years a Slave), David. O Russell and Eric Warren…

7th Annual Screenwriters Panel

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The Los Angeles Film School and Jeff Goldsmith have teamed up once again for the seventh annual Oscar-Nominatedscreenwriters panel. The 90-minute interactive discussion will take place in LAFS’ main theater, with senior writer Jeff Goldsmith…

Special Screening of Tim’s Vermeer

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On Thursday night, a special screening of Tim's Vermeer took place, followed by a Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith and Tim Jenison, the inventor and subject of the documentary. The film has made the rounds through various film festivals, and…

American Hustle Screening and Q&A with the Director

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02.01 Courtesy of Columbia Pictures, Los Angeles Film School students are invited to an exclusive screening of the Golden Globe winning, Academy Award nominated filmAmerican Hustle. The screening will take place this Saturday, February…

Women In Media Event Recap

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The Women in Media Networking Breakfast event Wednesday morning attracted a fantastic turnout of over 50 people including students, faculty and alumni. The women enjoyed a light breakfast while learning more about the role that each of them…

Screening of A Single Shot

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A special screening of A Single Shot, followed by a Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith and director David M. Rosenthal took place at The Los Angeles Film School on Tuesday night. Following the screening, Jeff Goldsmith hosted a Q&A with the helmer.…

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NEWS & CULTURE

From TikTok to Cinema: The Film Terminology Behind Viral Trends

Bad Words Starring Jason Bateman Screening at L.A. Film School

The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For The Veteran Student Center Was A Success!

Oscar-Nominated Screenwriters Panel: Best Advice from Filmmakers

Oscar Nominated Screenwriters Gather at The Los Angeles Film School

7th Annual Screenwriters Panel

Special Screening of Tim’s Vermeer

American Hustle Screening and Q&A with the Director

Women In Media Event Recap

Screening of A Single Shot

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