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NAB Show 2026: Why We’re Still Buzzing About Vegas

If you’re a film, media, or music student, you know that the "industry" can sometimes feel like this untouchable, distant thing. But every year, the NAB Show in Las Vegas rips that curtain wide open. It’s not just a convention; it’s basically a massive, high-tech playground where the future of how we tell stories is being built in real-time. Walking through NAB 2026 felt like stepping onto a global stage. From AI-powered workflows to the kind of virtual production setups that make your jaw drop, the energy was unreal. Here’s what it was like on the ground.

Our School Voted “Best for Vets” In 2022

Featured, Accolades

We are proud to be included in this ranking of military-friendly colleges! This year's Best for Vets: College survey includes more than 300 schools that serve military students—whether active-duty, veterans or families and dependents of service members. The military-friendly college ranking is a testament to our dedicated military benefits department and the student advisors who help our veteran and active-duty students throughout their time in school.

74th Annual Emmy Winners and Alumni Contributions

Alumni News & Interviews

We are proud of the contributions made by 60 different alumni who worked on 40 productions with 170 total nominations and 34 wins. A special congrats to Emmy-winning alum John Valerio! The Creative Arts Emmys took place on September 3 and 4, and film alum John Valerio went home with the prized gold statue.

Helpful Tips to Kick Writer’s Block

Articles

Writing is also a skill that constantly needs your attention and time. Good writers foster careful observations and compassion for the people and places they encounter on a daily basis. Anything can be interesting if you take the time to pay close attention to your surroundings and jot down what you see. This will help you build more interesting characters and memorable story plots over time. Keep reading for more tips on kicking writer's block.

Thinking About a Business Degree? Try an Entertainment Business Degree…

Articles

You’ve probably heard a lot about how the digital world has changed the entertainment industry—from digital film to streaming, to sound and recording, and especially CGI and VFX. Yes, the change in the creative side of entertainment has been huge. But what about the business side? Read more.

’20 Film Alum Works on Marvel’s She-Hulk

Alumni News & Interviews

It's been a busy summer for cinematography alum Marcus Farrell who scored his first big project after graduating in September 2020. Marcus works as a visual effects PA for Marvel's new TV series, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.

Want to Make the Best Film Reel for Your Portfolio?

Articles

As a film student, you will start building a portfolio of work while in school to showcase your talents. A strong film reel is an important component of landing future jobs. To help you make the best film reel to show off your work, we asked our film career advisors for help. Charlotte Grady from our Career Development department shared 5 tips that will help get you started with creating your first film reel. Read more.

The Academy Gold Rising Internship Program With L.A. Film School

Articles, Student News

led to more than 40 students and graduates participating in the summer internship program over the past 6 years. Read more.

Barrier Breakers with Animation Alum Marlon Rivas

Alumni News & Interviews, Guest Speakers

Animation alum Marlon Rivas has earned countless credits on major productions for post visualization and compositing work. From Stranger Things Season 4 to the highly anticipated release of Avatar: The Way of Water, Rivas has made a name for himself in the animation industry. Watch our full interview with Marlon Rivas in our latest Barrier Breakers video series.

L.A. Film School Seen in Filmmaker Mag’s Annual Film School Guide

Accolades, Featured

The Los Angeles Film School is honored to be included in Filmmaker Magazine's annual guide to noteworthy film schools across the United States. Filmmaker Magazine makes its selection from both public and private schools and universities and showcases the admissions deadlines, degree programs, notable alumni and more. These film school facts will help you gain a better understanding of The Los Angeles Film School and the accelerated degree programs offered. Read more.

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NEWS & CULTURE

NAB Show 2026: Why We’re Still Buzzing About Vegas

Our School Voted “Best for Vets” In 2022

74th Annual Emmy Winners and Alumni Contributions

Helpful Tips to Kick Writer’s Block

Thinking About a Business Degree? Try an Entertainment Business Degree…

’20 Film Alum Works on Marvel’s She-Hulk

Want to Make the Best Film Reel for Your Portfolio?

The Academy Gold Rising Internship Program With L.A. Film School

Barrier Breakers with Animation Alum Marlon Rivas

L.A. Film School Seen in Filmmaker Mag’s Annual Film School Guide

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