News & Culture

The Los Angeles Film School Named a 2025 Top Online College by ‘Newsweek’

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The Los Angeles Film School is honored to be included on Newsweek magazine's 2025 list of America's Top Online Schools. This distinction acknowledges institutions that deliver exceptional online education, and the School is recognized alongside renowned universities nationwide.

Billboard Magazine Recognizes The Los Angeles Recording School as Top Music Business School for the Seventh Year

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The Los Angeles Recording School (LARS), a subdivision of The Los Angeles Film School, has been named one of the Billboard Magazine’s Top Business Schools of 2024. This honor, granted to the school for the seventh consecutive year, emphasizes its range of professional degrees – including the Music Production Degree Program – along with the school’s extensive facilities, which feature professional recording studios.
Practical Effects

Practical Effects for Horror: DIY Tricks for Indie Filmmakers

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For independent filmmakers, especially those venturing into horror, practical effects offer a hands-on, budget-friendly way to craft scenes that leave a lasting impression.

Academy Gold Rising: Spotlight on The L.A. Film School Students and Alumni

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We’re always excited to celebrate our students and alumni who are making their mark in the entertainment industry. This year, a handful of both our talented graduates and students completed the Academy Gold Rising internship program, a prestigious initiative by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Networking for Creatives: Unlocking the Power of Social Media

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Social media: It’s where we share our lives, showcase our passions and sometimes, scroll aimlessly at 2 a.m.   But for creatives, it’s so much more than a place to post your latest brunch pic.  It’s a stage and a networking event all rolled into one. A digital portfolio that speaks for itself and builds relationships that matter.
Filmmaker Magazine 2024

The Los Angeles Film School Makes Filmmaker Magazine’s 2024 Film School Guide

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For the 2nd year in a row, The Los Angeles Film School was included in this year's  FILMMAKER Magazine’s Film School Guide. Published annually, the Film School Guide showcases the leading public and private film schools across the…

Spotlight Week Event Schedule

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Get ready to join our biggest event of the year! Spotlight Week is an interactive celebration that brings students and alumni together for a week-long event series that begins Monday, September 9.

Meet Joshua Gitersonke: Emmy Award-winning Cinematographer Behind The Amazing Race

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Joshua Gitersonke has never been one to back down from a challenge. His wide-ranging skills in cinematography, combined with a relentless drive, highlight his dedication to his craft. And it has clearly paid off. Since graduating with a degree in Film in 2007, Joshua has carved out a remarkable career in the film industry.

L.A. Film School Alumni Behind Olympic Docu-series, Hit Shows, and Vegas Entertainment

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In July of this year, The Los Angeles Film School alums made impressive contributions across the film and television industry. Their work spanned from a compelling documentary about a rising Olympic legend to being involved in one of the most talked-about television shows of the season.

Meet Peter Munters: From Basement Band to Award-Winning Sound Engineer

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Drumroll please for Peter Munters: award-winning recording engineer, dialogue mixer and songwriter—and of course, highly respected graduate of The Los Angeles Recording School, a division of The Los Angeles Film School. 

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