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Taking a Shot at Two Dreams: From Film School to the Paralympics

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The Los Angeles Film School alumnus YanXiao Gong was always a straight shooter. From a young age, he developed two passions: film making and firearms.  

February 2025 Alumni Highlights: White Lotus Season 3, NAACP Image Awards, Captain America, and More

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The entertainment world is buzzing with new releases, accolades and industry-defining contributions from alumni of The Los Angeles Film School.

From Classroom to Red Carpet: Our Graduates’ Journey to the Oscars

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Let’s take a closer look at the Oscar-nominated and Oscar-winning films our students have worked on. We’ll also tell you about our close ties with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences—and how you can rub shoulders with the very best in the business. 
97th Oscars

The Los Angeles Film School Alumni Shine With 30 Oscar Nominations Across 9 Films

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We couldn’t be more proud of our alumni who contributed to the productions nominated for Academy Awards! Ten alumni have been credited with work on nine remarkable films that collectively earned 30 Oscar nominations in films including “Wicked,” ”Dune: Part Two,” ”A Complete Unknown,” “Nickel Boys,” “Inside Out 2,” “Alien: Romulus,” “Better Man,” “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” and “The Six Triple Eight.”
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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.
NAMM 2025

NAMM 2025 Recap: A Behind-the-Scenes Look with The L.A. Film School

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The NAMM Show is more than just an event; it’s a global celebration of music, innovation, and the vibrant community that makes it all possible. Held annually in Anaheim, California, this iconic trade show brings together musicians, creators, manufacturers, and enthusiasts from around the world to share their passion for music and the tools that bring it to life.
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9 Things You Didn’t Know About the GRAMMY Awards

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The glitz. The glamour. The golden gramophone trophies. Every year, the GRAMMY Awards capture the world’s attention as music’s biggest night. But behind the star-studded performances and emotional acceptance speeches, there are some fascinating facts about the GRAMMYs that even die-hard fans might not know. Let’s dive into the stories, traditions and surprises that make the GRAMMYs so iconic—and shine a spotlight on how The Los Angeles Film School is part of the action.
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GRAMMY Success for The L.A. Film School Alumni

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It’s no secret that Los Angeles has always been the heartbeat of the entertainment industry. And this year, the spotlight shines brightly on 12 alumni who contributed to GRAMMY-nominated projects. Their work spans a huge 34 nominations across nine albums, showcasing the talent, skill and determination that define our graduates.
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67th GRAMMYs: Alumni Work on Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter, Usher’s Coming Home, and Sabrina Carpenter’s Short N’ Sweet

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12 alumni from The Los Angeles Film School contributed their talents to GRAMMY-nominated artists including Beyonce (Cowboy Carter), Usher (Coming Home), Sabrina Carpenter (Short N' Sweet), Muni Long (Revenge), Shenseea (Never Gets Late Here), Khelani (Crash), Willow (Empathogen), Future & Metro Boomin (We Don’t Trust You), SZA (Saturn) and Luis Fonsi (El Viaje).