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The Female Gaze is Anamorphic: The Rise of the Female Cinematographer

The Female Gaze is Anamorphic: The Rise of the Female Cinematographer

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March is Women’s History Month, a time usually reserved for looking back at the pioneers who paved the way. But this March, the most exciting story isn't in the past—it’s happening on the biggest screen possible. For fifty years, film students have debated "The Female Gaze" in theory classes. We’ve analyzed it as a narrative device or a political statement about who is being looked at. But this Women's History Month, the conversation has shifted. The female gaze is no longer just a metaphor for empathy or softness. It is technical. It is heavy. And thanks to the historic Oscar nomination for Sinners, we know it is anamorphic.
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Strange, but brilliant: How adult cartoons stopped playing by the rules

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These shows make us laugh at politics, squirm at taboos and sometimes even confront the darker sides of ourselves. They prove that cartoons can be satire, tragedy and philosophy all at once. How did animation make the leap from kids’ playgrounds to grown-up conversations? Let’s take a closer look at the milestones that turned cartoons into a safe space for adults too.
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The Blumhouse Blueprint: Why Every Film Student Needs to Watch the PGAs

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On February 28, the Blumhouse mastermind will accept the Milestone Award. While this award usually goes to the traditional "suits" of Hollywood - think Disney legends or massive studio heads - giving it to Blum sends a very different message. It’s a win for the weirdos, the risk-takers, and the indie mindset.
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5 Films to Train Your Attention Span

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We hear it all the time: our attention spans are shrinking. You may have first heard the sentiment when you were glued to your TV as a kid. Or when you were caught doodling instead of paying attention in class. But you’ve definitely heard it since smartphones became part of daily life. And according to research cited by the American Psychological Association, the average adult attention span may be down to under a minute. With digital distractions waiting at every corner, it’s easy to feel scattered. But there’s one kind of screen time that still rewards full focus: movies.
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41 Years of Chaos: The History of the Film Independent Spirit Awards 

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This weekend, the indie film world will descend on the beach in Santa Monica for the 41st annual Film Independent Spirit Awards. If you’ve been following the coverage, you know the drill: the ocean breeze, the day-drinking, and the casual chaos that makes this event the antidote to polished Hollywood affairs. From shoestring budgets to cursing on live TV, here is how the Spirit Awards have cemented their legacy as the "anti-Oscars" for 41 years running.
Black History Month 2026

Black History Month 2026: Three Visionaries Redefining the Future of Film

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As we celebrate Black History Month in 2026, it's essential to look beyond the past and acknowledge the incredible architects, provocateurs, and myth-makers who are actively shaping the future of cinema. At The Los Angeles Film School, we believe in learning from those who don't just follow the rules but rewrite them. This month, we shine a spotlight on three titans whose impact echoes through every frame, every story, and every record broken.
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From Mystery Boxes To Fake Leaks: Film Marketing At Its Boldest And Best

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It’s no secret that Hollywood has always thrived on buzz.  There was a time, long before teaser trailers dropped on Instagram or influencers promoted new films on TikTok, when filmmakers experimented with new and exciting ways to catch audiences' attention (and get them into theatres).  Some of those experiments became legendary campaigns. Campaigns that forever changed the playbook for movie marketing. So let’s dive into some of the wildest and most influential examples of smart movie marketing magic and discover why they worked so well.
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Outlaws and Auteurs: How Sundance Redefined American Cinema

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The Sundance Film Festival, held annually amidst the snow-capped peaks of the Rockies, is more than a winter event-it is the definitive launchpad for independent cinema. For over four decades, it has served as the crucial first step for ground-breaking films and the world's most influential directors. But what makes Sundance so iconic, and which cinematic milestones have emerged from its slopes?
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How to Write for Video Games: Using Screenwriting Skills in Game Design

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How do you break into the world of video games if your background is in traditional film and television? While the demand for Narrative Designers is at an all-time high, the transition requires more than just sharp dialogue - it requires a shift in how you view the audience. To understand what is involved in writing for video games versus linear media, we sat down with Michael McCafferty, Lead Faculty for the Writing for Film and Television program.