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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. 
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Behind the Lens: Alumni Document History with ‘I Can’t Breathe’

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Last month, The Los Angeles Film School welcomed back two alumni, Jeff & Lauren Benjamin, to host a screening for Academy members of their latest film, “I Can’t Breathe.” The film is an intimate portrait of how the tragic death of George Floyd changed the world and sparked a powerful movement that defined a year of unprecedented social upheaval. “I Can’t Breathe” was announced as one of the 97th Academy Awards’ eligible films in the best documentary feature category. 

The Los Angeles Film School Alumni Shine With 28 Oscar Nominations Across Seven Films Including 2 Wins

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The 96th Academy Awards aired on ABC LIVE on Sunday, March 10, 2024. We are proud to announce that four alumni worked on two Academy Award-winning films (Barbie and American Fiction). Congrats to all the alumni from The L.A. Film School who contributed their talents to Oscar-nominated and winning productions!
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🎥 Alumni Work on Oscar-Nominated Films

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Every year during awards season, The Los Angeles Film School gears up for an exciting season of alumni recognition. We are proud to announce seven alumni worked on nine different Oscar-nominated productions which earned 38 nominations. There is no job too small when contributing to a film production. Our alumni showcased their talents in every area of film production from lighting and camera operation to post-production sound mixing.
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Our Alumni Work on Oscar-Nominated Projects 2021

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Congratulations to the L.A. Film School alumni who worked on Oscar-nominated projects for the 93rd Academy Awards. We are proud of the six alumni who contributed their talents to three Oscar-nominated projects.
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92nd Oscars: Our Alumni Work on Winning Films

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Alumni Spotlights at the 92nd Annual Oscars The 92nd Academy Awards were held at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, February 9, here in Hollywood. We are proud to recognize the alumni who contributed to Oscar-winning films this year. Los Angeles…
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2018 Student Academy Awards Competition

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THE ACADEMY LAUNCHES 2018 STUDENT ACADEMY AWARDS® COMPETITION. Winners Eligible for Oscars® The Academy is now accepting entries for its 2018 Student Academy Awards® competition. All Student Academy Award® winners become eligible…
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Spotlight Oscar-Winning Screenwriter Josh Singer Shares Advice

Spotlight took home the Oscars for both Best Original Screenplay and Best Picture at the 88th Academy Awards. Josh Singer, who wrote the film with Tom McCarthy, shares some advice with incoming talent. You may have heard of Spotlight, the…

American Sniper Writer Jason Hall & Luke Grimes Discuss Filmmaking

The Los Angeles Film School proudly hosted a screening of American Sniper, followed by a Q&A with writer Jason Hall and actor Luke Grimes. Check out our recap of the event. http://youtu.be/Fa2DGeSS7Y0