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The Art of Foley: How Movie Sounds Are Made: Man Producing Foley in a studio

Inside the World of Foley: How Movie Sounds Are Made From Scratch

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You hear it before you see it. The crunch of gravel underfoot, the eerie creak of the slowly opening door, the whoosh of a superhero’s landing. Sound brings film to life. But behind each and every sound is a Foley artist—craftspeople who use performance, props and precision to turn visuals into fully immersive scenes that crackle the senses.
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Your Future in Audio Production: 8 Career Paths to Explore

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Audio production: The unsung hero of some of our most unforgettable experiences.  The thunderous soundtrack that makes a movie’s big moment stick in your mind. The perfectly mixed beats that turn a song into an anthem for the…
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Alumni Highlights: LA Film School Graduates Dominate Hollywood & Beyond in March

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From Amazon Prime's new streaming hit to SXSW panels, Emmy nominations, and groundbreaking indie projects, Los Angeles Film School alumni are making headlines across the entertainment landscape. Check out these incredible achievements from our talented community!
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Meet Jacory Gums: The L.A. Film School Student Co-Writing Hollywood’s Next Big Film

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Jacory has been announced as a co-writer of Vallejo, a coming-of-age film about baseball legend CC Sabathia’s 1989 North Vallejo Little League All-Stars. He’ll be writing alongside Academy Award-winning writer and co-founder of The Unreasnble, Travon Free.
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Taking a Shot at Two Dreams: From Film School to the Paralympics

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The Los Angeles Film School alumnus YanXiao Gong was always a straight shooter. From a young age, he developed two passions: film making and firearms.  

February 2025 Alumni Highlights: White Lotus Season 3, NAACP Image Awards, Captain America, and More

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The entertainment world is buzzing with new releases, accolades and industry-defining contributions from alumni of The Los Angeles Film School.

From Classroom to Red Carpet: Our Graduates’ Journey to the Oscars

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Let’s take a closer look at the Oscar-nominated and Oscar-winning films our students have worked on. We’ll also tell you about our close ties with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences—and how you can rub shoulders with the very best in the business. 
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The Los Angeles Film School Alumni Shine With 30 Oscar Nominations Across 9 Films

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We couldn’t be more proud of our alumni who contributed to the productions nominated for Academy Awards! Ten alumni have been credited with work on nine remarkable films that collectively earned 30 Oscar nominations in films including “Wicked,” ”Dune: Part Two,” ”A Complete Unknown,” “Nickel Boys,” “Inside Out 2,” “Alien: Romulus,” “Better Man,” “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” and “The Six Triple Eight.”
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10 Fascinating Facts You Didn’t Know About the Oscars

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What makes the Oscars so iconic? The glittering red carpet, the emotional acceptance speeches, the golden glow of those coveted statuettes? We say all of the above—and much more.
NAMM 2025

NAMM 2025 Recap: A Behind-the-Scenes Look with The L.A. Film School

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The NAMM Show is more than just an event; it’s a global celebration of music, innovation, and the vibrant community that makes it all possible. Held annually in Anaheim, California, this iconic trade show brings together musicians, creators, manufacturers, and enthusiasts from around the world to share their passion for music and the tools that bring it to life.

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