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, September 9.
Filmmaker Magazine 2024

The Los Angeles Film School Makes Filmmaker Magazine’s 2024 Film School Guide

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For the 2nd year in a row, The Los Angeles Film School was included in this year's  FILMMAKER Magazine’s Film School Guide. Published annually, the Film School Guide showcases the leading public and private film schools across the country,…

Meet Joshua Gitersonke: Emmy Award-winning Cinematographer Behind The Amazing Race

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Joshua Gitersonke has never been one to back down from a challenge. His wide-ranging skills in cinematography, combined with a relentless drive, highlight his dedication to his craft. And it has clearly paid off. Since graduating with a degree in Film in 2007, Joshua has carved out a remarkable career in the film industry.

L.A. Film School Alumni Behind Olympic Docu-series, Hit Shows, and Vegas Entertainment

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In July of this year, The Los Angeles Film School alums made impressive contributions across the film and television industry. Their work spanned from a compelling documentary about a rising Olympic legend to being involved in one of the most talked-about television shows of the season.

Meet Peter Munters: From Basement Band to Award-Winning Sound Engineer

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Drumroll please for Peter Munters: award-winning recording engineer, dialogue mixer and songwriter—and of course, highly respected graduate of The Los Angeles Recording School, a division of The Los Angeles Film School. 

Meet Mehrnaz Mohabati: ADR mixer helping Al Pacino and Willem Dafoe shine

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Meet Mehrnaz Mohabati, a celebrated ADR mixer and highly honored alumna of The Los Angeles Film School. Quite simply, Mehrnaz is an inspiration. Not just to aspiring sound creatives, but to women everywhere. From Iran to Hollywood, her incredible story resonates with anyone determined to achieve success.

Meet Marlon Rivas: Visual effects artist behind Avatar: The Way of Water

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Meet Marlon Rivas, a talented visual effects artist and visualization generalist and proud graduate of The Los Angeles Film School.  From immigrant to veteran to renowned visual effects artist, Marlon Rivas’ journey has been one of passion, perseverance and incredible achievement.

Meet James Cotten: the Filmmaker Behind Painted Woman, Demon Slayer and La Linea – The Line

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Join us in honoring James Cotten, celebrated filmmaker and alumnus, as he is inducted into The Los Angeles Film School’s Spotlight Academy Class of 2024.

Announcing the 5th Annual Spotlight Awards

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The Los Angeles Film School will host its 5th annual Spotlight Awards ceremony celebrating the new Spotlight Academy Class of 2024 members. This year’s Spotlight Awards will be an in-person celebration, as well as on a live stream, at Ivar Theatre in Hollywood, Calif., on September 12. Stay tuned for updates on special guest appearances from entertainment industry leaders and exclusive chats with the inductees during the show.