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Spotlight Week Event Schedule

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Get ready to join our biggest event of the year! Spotlight Week is an interactive celebration that brings students and alumni together for a week-long event series that begins Monday, June 26.
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The Ultimate Guide to Creating Your Film/TV Pitch Deck

We’ve sourced everything you need to know about creating a pitch deck for your next film project. There is a lot of great information out there and luckily, pitching your script is easier now thanks to the abundance of updated visualization technology. After all, your pitch deck is a visual supplement to your screenplay or script. This is your chance to share your vision of why your film should get made.
L.A. Film School Graphic Design Program

Five Graphic Design Students Win ADDYs at the 2023 LA Competition

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The American Advertising Awards (ADDYs) are the Super Bowl of the advertising field. Every year, it draws 35,000 entries to local competitions across the U.S. We are pleased to announce that five Graphic Design Online students placed in the Los Angeles American Advertising Awards competition for 2023. These students can move up to regional and national American Advertising Federation (AAF) competitions where they can compete against other professionals.
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Want to know the key to making a lasting impact as a leader?

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At times, finding harmony between running an organization and truly caring for the individuals that make up the organization, can be a challenge. We need to remind ourselves, as leaders, that there is an ever-present human component to accomplishing our mission. Keep reading a letter on leadership from President Tammy Elliott.
A brief history of MLK day

A Brief History of Martin Luther King Day

Read more about the historical significance of Martin Luther King Day. At The Los Angeles Film School, we observe MLK Day as an official day off for students, staff and faculty. This is your time for reflection and service. If you are able to lend your time to the community, here are ways to devote your day off to service this MLK Day.
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Top Entertainment Moments of 2022 at The L.A. Film School

As we look forward to the New Year, we reflect on the many milestones we’ve met with the return to in-person instruction. Our students' resiliency and dedication to their education didn't waiver as we transitioned back to campus instruction. The school hallways felt more vibrant and full in 2022 as students continued their studies in an in-person setting among their peers and instructors. Read more.
Best Gifts for Music Production

Music Production Gifts Under $200

As a film and music college, we know a thing or two about the best gear and software for students. Around the holidays, we like to refresh our top music gear picks for students or anyone who is interested in Music Production. If you are investing in new gear or software this New Year, here is our list of top items you should have in your shopping cart. Read more.
Best gifts for film students

Best Gifts for Film Students According to a Film Graduate

When film graduate Marc Peoples released his gift guide "The Most Gifty Time of The Year (Christmas Gifts for The Whole Family)," we knew he was the perfect person to reach out to for our own film student gift guide. As a former film student himself, Marc Peoples graduated Cum Laude in Film and now works as an executive assistant and writer for Harlem World Magazine. This list is curated for the film enthusiast who you know and love. These are items priced under $100 and have the film student seal of approval. Keep reading.
Best Books on Film

Best Books Written by Filmmakers That You Should Own

Are you a film student looking to expand your film book collection? You’ve come to the right corner of the internet for all your movie and entertainment needs. We’ve curated a list of books written by filmmakers with years of experience and wisdom that will guide anyone who is curious about the craft. Even if you’ve stumbled upon our post and aren’t a film student, this list includes our favorite books that any moviegoer can enjoy.