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LAFS & LARS Alumni on BTS’ Arirang, One Piece, Imperfect Women & More

Sometimes, the credits speak for themselves. From a number-one BTS album to premium HBO drama to one of the biggest streaming franchises in the world, alumni from The L.A. Film School & The L.A. Recording School are working on significant projects right now and we want to take a moment to recognize it. Here's a look at some of the recent projects and honors making us proud.

A Brief History of Martin Luther King Day

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Read more about the historical significance of Martin Luther King Day. At The Los Angeles Film School, we observe MLK Day as an official day off for students, staff and faculty. This is your time for reflection and service. If you are able to lend your time to the community, here are ways to devote your day off to service this MLK Day.

Top Entertainment Moments of 2022 at The L.A. Film School

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As we look forward to the New Year, we reflect on the many milestones we’ve met with the return to in-person instruction. Our students' resiliency and dedication to their education didn't waiver as we transitioned back to campus instruction. The school hallways felt more vibrant and full in 2022 as students continued their studies in an in-person setting among their peers and instructors. Read more.

Music Production Gifts Under $200

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As a film and music college, we know a thing or two about the best gear and software for students. Around the holidays, we like to refresh our top music gear picks for students or anyone who is interested in Music Production. If you are investing in new gear or software this New Year, here is our list of top items you should have in your shopping cart. Read more.

Best Gifts for Film Students According to a Film Graduate

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When film graduate Marc Peoples released his gift guide "The Most Gifty Time of The Year (Christmas Gifts for The Whole Family)," we knew he was the perfect person to reach out to for our own film student gift guide. As a former film student himself, Marc Peoples graduated Cum Laude in Film and now works as an executive assistant and writer for Harlem World Magazine. This list is curated for the film enthusiast who you know and love. These are items priced under $100 and have the film student seal of approval. Keep reading.

Best Books Written by Filmmakers That You Should Own

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Are you a film student looking to expand your film book collection? You’ve come to the right corner of the internet for all your movie and entertainment needs. We’ve curated a list of books written by filmmakers with years of experience and wisdom that will guide anyone who is curious about the craft. Even if you’ve stumbled upon our post and aren’t a film student, this list includes our favorite books that any moviegoer can enjoy.

A Night Celebrating Golden Thesis Film Projects in Hollywood

Alumni News & Interviews, Event Recaps, Featured

The first annual Golden Thesis Awards Ceremony is an alumni and student showcase of 2020-2022 thesis and original short films with a writer, producer, director, cast or theme featuring a diverse voice. This includes creatives of all backgrounds, including ethnicity, culture, gender identity and members of the LGBTQ+ community. The festival is organized by the Career Development and Film Departments with the purpose of championing dynamic and diverse storytellers who have or are currently studying at The L.A. Film School.

13th Annual Salute LIVE from Hollywood

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This Veterans Day, we salute our more than 1,200 active military students and alumni who are pursuing their dreams in a variety of film, entertainment and music careers. We honor our veterans and military service members by hosting a Salute to Veterans in Entertainment event, which brings together our military community under one roof. This is the 13th year that we’ve held our Annual Salute celebration. Keep reading to see more from the special celebration.

TheWrap’s Top 50 Film Schools…We Made It!

Accolades, Featured

The Los Angeles Film School is honored to be named in TheWrap’s top film schools list for 2022. This is the sixth year in a row that the film program has been ranked among elite film schools across the country. TheWrap compiles the rankings each year through collected data points on everything from class size to student body diversity to scholarships and networking opportunities.

We Made Billboard’s Top Music Business Schools List for 2022

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The Los Angeles Recording School, a division of The Los Angeles Film School, has been named one of Billboard Magazine's Top Music Business Schools of 2022. Receiving the honor for the sixth time since 2016, the selection highlights the range of degrees – including the Music Production Degree Program – in addition to the school's facilities, which feature professional recording studios with analog and digital consoles.

LAFS & LARS Alumni on BTS’ Arirang, One Piece, Imperfect Women & More

A Brief History of Martin Luther King Day

Top Entertainment Moments of 2022 at The L.A. Film School

Music Production Gifts Under $200

Best Gifts for Film Students According to a Film Graduate

Best Books Written by Filmmakers That You Should Own

A Night Celebrating Golden Thesis Film Projects in Hollywood

13th Annual Salute LIVE from Hollywood

TheWrap’s Top 50 Film Schools…We Made It!

We Made Billboard’s Top Music Business Schools List for 2022

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