
The Rise of the Creator Economy: How Artists Are Building Careers Without Gatekeepers
Articles, BlogToday, the creator economy allows artists to connect directly with audiences, monetize their work without intermediaries and shape their own journey. And it isn’t small by any means. The creator economy is expected to reach $480 billion by 2027, up from about $250 billion today, roughly doubling in size.
Let’s take a closer look at this growing creator economy—and how you can be part of it.

Gods and Monsters: How Netflix and Warner Bros. Are Turning the 2026 Golden Globes into a Horror Show
Articles, BlogWe are witnessing a Streamer vs. Studio heavyweight battle where the weapon of choice is fear. Led by Netflix’s gothic tragedy Frankenstein and Warner Bros.’ blockbuster Sinners, the 2026 ceremony is shaping up to be a historic coronation for prestige horror.

The Ultimate 2026 Insider’s Guide: Awards Season, Festivals, and Tech Summits
Articles, BlogThe calendar for 2026 is already buzzing with can't-miss film festivals, glamorous award ceremonies, major music industry gatherings, and cutting-edge creator economy conferences. Whether you're a filmmaker, a musician, a digital creator, or just a massive fan, here is your comprehensive, month-by-month guide to the biggest events coming your way.

Life Before Photoshop: The Evolution of Graphic Design
Articles, BlogGraphic Design used to be a difficult, time-consuming, yet beautiful process. It was a tactile world of ink stains, paper scraps, and layering sheets of acetate until everything lined up just right. Where every poster, album cover and magazine spread was painstakingly crafted by hand. So let’s explore the evolution of graphic design by taking a step back in time to the years B.P. (Before Photoshop)- starting with the trusty toolkit they couldn’t live without.

Navigating the Set: Essential Etiquette for Film Crew Newcomers
Articles, BlogStepping onto a professional film set is an exhilarating experience, but it comes with a strict, often unspoken, set of rules - setiquette. For newcomers, understanding and adhering to these protocols is crucial for a successful career. To help demystify these rules, we asked film instructor Jay Zabriskie about the most critical areas where green crew members often stumble, from noise levels to the complex hierarchy, so you can master the set's unique working environment.

The L.A. Film School Earns Spot on TheWrap’s Top Film Schools List for the Sixth Consecutive Year
Accolades, Articles, BlogFor the sixth consecutive year, The L.A. Film School has been recognized as one of the nation's leading institutions for film and entertainment education, affirming its role in shaping the creative industry's future.

The 6 “Happy Accidents” from Movies and Songs that Shaped them into Masterpieces
Articles, BlogIt’s true. Whether you’re shooting a multi-million dollar Hollywood blockbuster, rehearsing a local community play or recording a new song. In the creative world, as in life, things can go awry. But as you’re about to find out, that can be a very good thing. We have six films and songs to prove it. Let’s take a look at the happy accidents that made them the masterpieces that they are—and the lessons that come with them. And we’ll even leave you with some parting advice from the legend that is Michael Caine so you can blow the bloody doors off in your creative career.

The Los Angeles Recording School Named to Billboard’s Top Music Business Schools List 2025 – 8th Consecutive Year!
Accolades, Articles, Bloge Los Angeles Recording School, a division of The Los Angeles Film School, has once again been named to Billboard Magazine’s Top Music Business School List for 2025. This marks the eighth consecutive year the school has earned recognition from Billboard Magazine for its excellence in music industry education.

Inside the Mind of a Rock Legend: An Exclusive Interview with Joe “Evil Joe” Barresi
Articles, Blog, Event Recaps, Guest SpeakersHave you ever wondered how some of the most iconic rock albums of the last few decades were made? We sat down with legendary producer and engineer Joe Barresi to find out. In this exclusive interview, hosted by fellow industry veteran Tony Shepperd, Barresi pulls back the curtain on his creative process, sharing the stories and techniques behind his work with bands like Tool, Queens of the Stone Age, and Soundgarden.
