Entries by Jourdan Arnaud

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Black LGBTQ+ Entertainers You Should Know

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.

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Finding Work in Entertainment During COVID

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.

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Top Entertainment Moments of 2020

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.

Opinion: Hallmark Movies are a Form of Escapism

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

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

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.

A Look Back at 11 Years of Annual Salute

We are proud of the men and women who have not only served our country but have seized the opportunity to pursue their passion for entertainment. Veterans in the entertainment industry know how to overcome obstacles and push the boundaries of their creative pursuits.