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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.

Slipping Into Darkness Streaming on HBO

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Meet the Winners of HBO'sLatinx Short Film Competition HBO launched its inaugural U.S. Latinx Short Film Competition in partnership with the Official Latino Film and Arts Festival this past year. HBO’s project aims to give more creative…

Make Your Typography Stand Out

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Image by Aleksandar Popovski via Dribble Whether it’s a movie poster, your graphic design résumé, or a new logo, choosing the right font can make or break any design. At The Los Angeles Film School, we know all about how the “simple”…

How to Become a Screenwriter in Hollywood

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A Day in the Life of a Hollywood Writer with Travis Betz Every Hollywood filmmaker has an origin story. For decades, movies have shaped and inspired writers to tell their own stories on the silver screen. Novice filmmakers learn from…

Film & Video Game Releases: April 2020

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CHECK OUT OUR LIST OF FILM & GAME RELEASES FOR THE WEEK OF April 24, 2020! Want to know the latest video game releases and upcoming films? From Deliver Us The Moon to Predator: Hunting Grounds, here is our schedule of the games…

Best Film Schools According to Variety Magazine

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Film Production student shooting on an ARRIFLEX 16SR2 Variety Published its Annual Education Report of Best Film Schools For the sixth year in a row, Variety Magazine has named The Los Angeles Film School in its Entertainment Education…

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Inside Look: Cinematography

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What Does a Cinematographer Do? When it comes to movies, visual storytelling is the most important part. Why do people go to movies anyway? Essentially, we go to see and hear something beautiful. Without cinematographers, there is…

“Take Me to the Stars” Film Thesis Spotlight

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This Alum Plans to Turn His Thesis Project into a Feature Film Film alumnus Justin Scott Lawrence shopped his senior thesis project, Take Me to the Stars, to film festivals and now hopes to turn it into a feature for streaming networks.…

Advantages of Going to Film School

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If you are someone who believes in the value of a bachelor’s or associates degree, then going to film school (or even a four-year college) is a good way to fulfill your personal and professional goals. We understand not everyone feels that way. Some students prefer to learn from online video resources and take the no film school route. The no film school path does take tremendous self-discipline and may take longer than opting for a more traditional approach through college. If you don’t want to earn your college degree, there are online resources that offer training certificates.

Community Support Resources During COVID-19

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This is a difficult time for so many people and industries. A little help goes a long way, and we are here to share support during this pandemic. We hope you can find clarity in the small wins that guide us through our new daily lives.

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NEWS & CULTURE

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

Slipping Into Darkness Streaming on HBO

Make Your Typography Stand Out

How to Become a Screenwriter in Hollywood

Film & Video Game Releases: April 2020

Best Film Schools According to Variety Magazine

Inside Look: Cinematography

“Take Me to the Stars” Film Thesis Spotlight

Advantages of Going to Film School

Community Support Resources During COVID-19

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