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Music Royalties

Maximizing Your Music Royalties: A Step-By-Step Guide

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Every time your favorite track hits the radio, streams on Spotify or cranks up the intensity of a movie scene, it’s not just a vibe—it’s a paycheck.  With global recorded music revenues reaching a mighty $28.6 billion in 2023, music royalties are how the industry makes sure artists, producers and rights holders get what they’re owed.  It’s the business side of the beat, and it’s as crucial as the music itself.
Streaming Distribution

From Screen to Stream: A Guide to Indie Film Distribution

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You’ve spent months, maybe years, creating your independent film—a work of art that reflects your creativity, grit and perseverance.  Now, you’re facing one of the most critical stages of the filmmaking journey: distribution. 
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What’s next for storytelling? How The L.A. Film School is preparing students to shape the future of entertainment

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In the heart of Hollywood, where cinematic history is made and remade every day, The Los Angeles Film School stands at a fascinating crossroads. Since being founded by industry professionals in 1999, the school has grown alongside an industry that never stands still. Our focus is on giving students the space, support, freedom and know-how to explore that intersection between new tech and the timeless craft of creativity. Today, it’s a place where students learn to navigate the changing tides of entertainment with both practical skills and creative confidence. From virtual production workflows to spatial audio design, the way the industry works is moving fast. But while tools and platforms change, the foundation of great storytelling hasn’t changed.
People watching a Film in a Movie Theater

You finished your film. Here’s how to get it into festivals in 2025

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You’ve done it.  You’ve spent countless hours writing and re-writing your script, scouting locations and casting in pre-production, getting each shot just right on set, polishing your cut in the edit suite, and… …you’ve finished your film. It’s actually a wrap (for real this time!). So what now? Now’s the time to submit your movie to film festivals so the world can see the work you, your cast and your crew have put your blood, sweat and tears into.
Person handwriting storyboards

Storyboarding 101: Breathing Life Into Your Vision

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Storyboarding is where imagination meets structure. It’s that crucial step that takes a creative idea and turns it into something real. Before the cameras start rolling, the code starts running or the first animation frame is drawn, there’s always a plan—a storyboard. No matter what creative path you’re on, a storyboard is your go-to tool for making sure your vision unfolds just the way you see it in your head. So, let’s break it down.
Woman at Booth on Santa Monica Pier

Where to Shoot Your Film in L.A.: the Best Locations for Students & Creators

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From urban industrial settings to scenic natural landscapes and vibrant cultural hotspots, it really is the city of dreams.  Whether you’re a student at The L.A. Film School working on your next project or a music video director scouting for the perfect backdrop, L.A. has something for every vision.  But in a city with so much choice, where do you start?
Woman at a recording console

Your Future in Audio Production: 8 Career Paths to Explore

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Audio production: The unsung hero of some of our most unforgettable experiences.  The thunderous soundtrack that makes a movie’s big moment stick in your mind. The perfectly mixed beats that turn a song into an anthem for the…
2025 Oscars

10 Fascinating Facts You Didn’t Know About the Oscars

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What makes the Oscars so iconic? The glittering red carpet, the emotional acceptance speeches, the golden glow of those coveted statuettes? We say all of the above—and much more.
Practical Effects

Practical Effects for Horror: DIY Tricks for Indie Filmmakers

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For independent filmmakers, especially those venturing into horror, practical effects offer a hands-on, budget-friendly way to craft scenes that leave a lasting impression.