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MLK Day

A Day of Service in Honor of Dr. King

As we reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.’s work as an activist, we encourage all of you reading this to spend MLK Day serving your own communities. Here 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 great service organizations to devote time to this MLK Day.
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Top Entertainment Moments at The L.A. Film School

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As we look forward to a brighter 2022, we are excited to have all Los Angeles Film School students return to campus in January. We reflect on the past year through the many milestones we've met, accomplishments achieved, and relationships strengthened. It is because of the tremendous work and dedication of our wonderful school community that we are a leader in entertainment education. From elite degree program rankings to our recording arts alum Phillip Bladh taking home an Oscar for Best Sound, these are the highlights over the past year.
Gift Guide for Music Lovers

Gift Ideas for the Music Lover in Your Life

We know our L.A. Recording School students and alumni are a passionate group who love the recording industry. When it comes time for holiday gift-giving, here are gift ideas for your best friend who always introduces you to new music, your cousin who loves making beats and your sister who shops at record stores.
Christmas Stocking Stuffer

Top 10 Stocking Stuffers for Film Nerds

Not sure what to get for your best friend, son, daughter or crewmate who loves filmmaking? Film nerds are a passionate group of people who love watching movies as much as they love talking about movies. Even if you aren't into gift-giving and want to find something fun for yourself, here are our top ten stocking stuffer ideas.
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101 Things To Do Around The L.A. Film School Campus

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Want to know the best things to do and see in Los Angeles? Our list of 101 things to do in L.A. will help you discover the amazing sights and sounds of the Entertainment Capital of the World. Read more.
Subgenres of horror

Subgenres of Horror Films Explained

Horror is one of the most entertaining and studied genres in filmmaking. It's an opportunity for creatives to experiment with effects and revive folklore storytelling devices. Filmmakers use many methods of manipulation to heighten horror and make the viewer fear whatever is coming next. We breakdown 10 horror film subgenres on the blog.
Halloween movies

32 Halloween Horror Movies + A Film Bracket Download

It’s our favorite time of the year. The month of October calls for pumpkin carving contests, Halloween costumes, and of course, scary movie binges. What would Halloween be without watching a good slasher film? Here are 32 horror films you should watch this Halloween.
Cristina Gallego

Influential Latin Filmmakers To Know

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As the Hispanic filmmaking community continues to grow, our hope is to keep adding to this list of notable Latin filmmakers. By no means is this an exhaustive attempt at showcasing all of the talented filmmakers that represent the Latin community in entertainment. We want to recognize those filmmakers who are paving the way for others to feel confident in their own abilities to make movies about their life's story and reshape the cinematic experience.
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The Best of FAME Week 2021

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The 3rd Annual FAME Week celebration and Spotlight Awards were a huge success! The annual event showcased some of the biggest names in the entertainment and tech space. Google, Facebook, Roland, and many other companies joined The L.A. Film School during FAME Week to host live gear demos, virtual panels and giveaways. Read the full FAME Week recap.