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Costume as Character: What the Met Gala Teaches Us About Visual Storytelling

If you’re a film student, you know that a character isn’t "real" until they put on their costume. Whether it’s the rugged leather of a post-apocalyptic survivor or the suffocating silk of a Victorian aristocrat, clothing is a silent screenplay. In cinema, the costume designer is the architect of the subtext. While the actors speak the dialogue, the fabric speaks to the character's social standing, psychological state, and their future.

These Alumni Had a Hand in Golden Globe-nominated Productions

Congratulations to our growing list of alumni who worked on productions nominated for Golden Globe awards in 2021! So far, 11 alumni from The Los Angeles Film School have had a hand in 6 different productions totaling 10 nominations. We will be tuning in Sunday, February 28, to see which of these productions take home the big award!

Black LGBTQ+ Entertainers You Should Know

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In honor of Black History Month, we're celebrating some of the most influential Black LGBTQ+ artists in the entertainment industry. Their work is inspirational and impactful, not to mention the incredible obstacles they have overcome to be seen for the true artists they are. These individuals are also among the first Black LGBTQ+ artists to win Oscars, Grammys and Golden Globes.

Oleg Tcherkas Anaconda Street Productions

Finding Work in Entertainment During COVID

Alumni News & Interviews, Featured

Oleg is a recent graduate of the Film Production bachelor’s program at The Los Angeles Film School. He scored a camera operation gig with Anaconda Street Productions based in Whittier, CA, and has been working on COVID-compliant production sets ever since. Find out more about his journey after film school.

Top Entertainment Moments of 2020

Alumni News & Interviews, Featured

We faced an immeasurably difficult year here at home and abroad. With the coronavirus pandemic stretching across the globe, we transitioned our daily routines for the health and safety of one another. We leaned into our creative nature as educators and relied heavily on technology to stay connected virtually at The Los Angeles Film School and The Los Angeles Recording School, a division of L.A. Film School. Our students and alumni continued to find new ways to collaborate and create in a virtual environment.

The 20 Most Rewatchable TV Shows of All Time

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We put together a list of the 20 most rewatchable TV shows to binge this January. From the Dragon Ball franchise to Scandal, we've got something for everyone.

Broadway Producer Chase Thomas is Flipping the Script

Alumni News & Interviews

We interviewed Chase Thomas after he graduated with his Bachelor’s in Entertainment Business from the L.A. Film School. Chase talks about his theater company Carmine Entertainment, how he got started in musical theater, and where he is headed as a Broadway producer and business owner.

Opinion: Hallmark Movies are a Form of Escapism

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What is it about Hallmark movies that makes them the ideal tonic for the holidays? For a decade now, a growing number of viewers return to these straightforward love stories with predictable narrative arcs. Find out why.

How to Use Video Chat

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From class projects to industry insider events, we’re spending more time connecting virtually than ever before. Yet despite these new but strange circumstances we’re still expected to put our best foot—or in this case, face—forward. Follow these simple video conference tips to make a lasting impression on your next audition tape, job interview or class project.

What You Should Know as a First-Time PA

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As a PA, your main job is to make everyone else’s easier. We're giving you the inside scoop on how to nail your PA gig as a first timer. These tips also apply to graduates who is starting out in the entertainment industry.

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NEWS & CULTURE

Costume as Character: What the Met Gala Teaches Us About Visual Storytelling

These Alumni Had a Hand in Golden Globe-nominated Productions

Black LGBTQ+ Entertainers You Should Know

Finding Work in Entertainment During COVID

Top Entertainment Moments of 2020

The 20 Most Rewatchable TV Shows of All Time

Broadway Producer Chase Thomas is Flipping the Script

Opinion: Hallmark Movies are a Form of Escapism

How to Use Video Chat

What You Should Know as a First-Time PA

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