
Cynthia Hernandezgarcia
LA Film School animation alum Cynthia Hernandezgarcia has built an impressive career spanning DreamWorks, DreamEast Pictures, Netflix, and Nickelodeon. Starting as an intern in China in 2017, she quickly rose through the ranks, eventually managing productions for beloved Nickelodeon series like The Casagrandes and Fairly Odd Parents: A New Wish, and serving as production manager for Netflix's The Soccer Football Movie.

Jessica Bail
From Fox to FX, Lionsgate, and MGM, The Los Angeles Film School alum Jessica Bail has lent her producing and post-production expertise to some of the top networks in entertainment, working on shows that have starred award-winning talent like Billy Bob Thornton, Diane Lane, Jason Bateman, and Aubrey Plaza.

Taylor Black
Since graduating from The Los Angeles Film School’s film program in 2004, colorist Taylor Black has worked on over 100 films and series making him a go-to creative artist in the fast-paced entertainment industry. Taylor is currently putting all that he learned at The L.A. Film School to work as an in-demand Senior Colorist at Apache Digital– a Dolby certified facility with a primary focus on color and finishing for the film, television, and streaming industries.

Lane Cheek
Emmy-nominated film and television executive producer Lane Cheek has had a lifelong love of movies, escaping in their stories and characters and wondering how the story could’ve continued had it not been limited to just a standard 90-minute running time.

Brandon Harding
With studio credits that include some of today’s biggest hits, there’s a good chance that GRAMMY award-winning recording engineer Brandon Harding’s work has found its way to more than one of your music playlists over the past few years. The 2013 Los Angeles Film School Recording Arts Program graduate’s studio credits include albums and hit singles for top artists like Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Mary J. Blige, Ne-Yo, Pharrell Williams, Rihanna, The Dream, T.I. Usher, and others.

Brittany Hites
Since graduating in 2012 with an Associate’s degree in Film from The Los Angeles Film School, entertainment industry creative Brittany Hites has showcased her talents as an art director, a production designer, and set designer on some of Hollywood’s most anticipated films from the past decade, including Suicide Squad for Warner Brothers, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, One-Shot: All Hail the King,and Thunderbolts for Marvel Studios, Godzilla: King of the Monsters for Legendary Entertainment, and Dear Evan Hansen and Pitch Perfect 3 for Universal Pictures.

Mario J. Novoa
From early work in high school theater to mentorship through Film Independent and his studies at The Los Angeles Film School, Mario built a foundation rooted in authenticity, collaboration, and purpose. Today, through Film Bliss Studios, he continues to tell impactful stories that center diverse and LGBTQ+ voices while mentoring the next generation of filmmakers.

Joshua Gitersonke
Gitersonke has earned an impressive 11 Emmy nominations and a win for Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, and Video Control. His big break came with The Amazing Race, where he started as a cameraman and climbed the ranks to director of photography.

Marlon Rivas
With over nine years in the industry, Rivas has amassed 29+ credits, contributing to blockbuster films like Avatar: The Way of Water, Aquaman, and Netflix’s Rebel Moon (Parts 1 & 2). His journey from U.S. Army veteran to acclaimed VFX professional is a testament to his passion and perseverance.
