
Meet Sandra Seeling Lipski: From L.A. Film School Alum to Film Festival Founder
Alumni News & Interviews, BlogIf you’ve ever wondered whether it’s “too late” to change directions or go back to school to pursue your passion, Sandra Seeling Lipski’s story is proof that it’s not. Born in Berlin, raised in Mallorca, and trained in New York, Sandra was already a working actress when she realized she wanted more control over the stories she was telling. At 25, tired of being typecast, she made a bold pivot. She chose the Associate of Science in Film program at The Los Angeles Film School as a launchpad to move from in front of the camera to behind it.

Golden Globes 2026: The Alumni Behind This Year’s Award-Winning Projects
Alumni News & Interviews, Blog, FeaturedFrom award-winning series like The Studio, The Pitt and Hacks to celebrated films including Marty Supreme, Sinners, and One Battle After Another, alums across film, audio, music production, and post-production played vital roles in shaping some of the most recognized work of the year.

2026 Golden Globe Nominations Feature Strong LA Film School Representation
Alumni News & Interviews, Blog, FeaturedThis year’s Golden Globe nominations feature a remarkable collection of projects supported by the expertise and creativity of The Los Angeles Film School & The Los Angeles Recording School’s alumni community.

2026 Grammys: Alumni Contribute to 7 Projects with 18 Nominations
Alumni News & Interviews, Blog, FeaturedSix alumni played key creative and technical roles across eight celebrated works recognized ahead of the 68th Grammy Awards.

Alumni Drive Success Across Wicked for Good, Rosalía’s LUX & World Series Sound
Alumni News & Interviews, BlogFrom Hollywood sets, music studios and even the World Series, graduates of The Los Angeles Film School and The Los Angeles Recording School continue to shape the entertainment industry in powerful and inspiring ways. These recent accomplishments highlight the creativity, professionalism, and technical excellence our alumni bring to every project.

Impact Players: Celebrating Recent Alumni Accomplishments in Film, Festivals and Music
Alumni News & Interviews, BlogFrom music videos and documentaries to blockbuster films and international festivals, alumni of The Los Angeles Film School continue to make a powerful impact across the entertainment industry. From music videos and documentaries to blockbuster films and international festivals, alumni of The Los Angeles Film School continue to make a powerful impact across the entertainment industry. Read on to discover some of the recent projects our esteemed alumni, including Hannah Lux Davis, Taylor Black, Sandra Lipski, Christian Salvador, and Ariana Miller, have been working on.

From Happy Gilmore 2 to Euphoria: L.A. Film School Alumni in Production and Post
Alumni News & Interviews, BlogIn addition to Spotlight Academy member and director Kyle Newacheck (Film 2004), two other L.A. Film School alumni contributed to the success of Happy Gilmore 2. Spotlight Academy member Marlon Rivas (Animation 2015) worked as a Postvisualization Artist, while Matt Cavanaugh (Film 2015) served as a Sound Effects Editor. Cavanaugh also added credits as Sound Editor on Netflix’s The Thursday Murder Club and as Sound Effects Editor on the reboot of I Know What You Did Last Summer.

L.A. Film School Alum Wins Emmy, Others Credited on 18 Emmy-Winning Productions
Alumni News & Interviews, Blog, FeaturedThe Los Angeles Film School is celebrating an exceptional year at the 2025 Emmy Awards, with its alumni contributing to 18 wins across three highly praised series, including a record-setting performance by The Studio.

Los Angeles Film School Alumni Credited in 22 Nominated Projects at the 77th Emmys
Alumni News & Interviews, Blog, FeaturedAlumni from the Los Angeles Film School are continuing to make a significant impact on television at the 77th Emmys, as a total of 31 alumni have been credited in 22 nominated projects. This year’s nominations highlight the mark L.A. Film School alumni continue to make in the entertainment industry.
