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Broadway Producer Chase Thomas is Flipping the Script
Alumni News & InterviewsWe interviewed Chase Thomas after he graduated with his Bachelor’s in Entertainment Business from the L.A. Film School. Chase talks about his theater company Carmine Entertainment, how he got started in musical theater, and where he is headed as a Broadway producer and business owner.

Seen & Heard Documentary Looks at The History of Black Television
Articles Issa Rae's new Seen & Heard HBO doc premieres this Fall HBO is producing a new two-part series on the history of Black television. On August 5, HBO announced that they are teaming up with Issa Rae, the star and co-creator of Insecure,…

Becoming a More Inclusive Filmmaker
Articles How Hollywood Contributed to Systemic Racism Inclusion has long been an issue in the entertainment industry—from a lack of representation to stereotyping, to blatant racism—and Hollywood is reckoning with itself once again. Inclusivity…

Meet the Founders of DFD Music
Alumni News & Interviews Photo of DFD founders Davis Chris (left) and Shane Foster (right) Two Alumni. Two Cities. Two Stories. Shane Foster and Davis Chris founded their music marketing and recording company, DFD Music, in 2016. DFD Music embodies the success…

In Honor of Juneteenth
Articles Here are 20 Social Justice-Centered Films to Watch Now Today we honor Juneteenth, which marks a date of major significance in American history. Why is Juneteenth so important? Juneteenth refers to the emancipation day celebrated by African…

'90s Movies Focused on Black Narratives
Articles Spike Lee and Denzel Washington in Malcolm X A LIST OF ’90S FILMS THAT IMPACTED AMERICAN CULTURE AND THE BLACK COMMUNITY The 1990s brought a surge of films that impacted or drew focus to the Black experience. From blockbuster hits to…

Women in the Animation Industry
Alumni News & Interviews We Chatted with four alumnae whose animation jobs include 3D Generalist, Level Designer and 3D Modeler Animation Program Director Joffery Black moderated a panel with four LAFS alumnae animators who are currently working in the industry.…

Slipping Into Darkness Streaming on HBO
Alumni News & Interviews Meet the Winners of HBO'sLatinx Short Film Competition HBO launched its inaugural U.S. Latinx Short Film Competition in partnership with the Official Latino Film and Arts Festival this past year. HBO’s project aims to give more creative…

Higher Education Review: Top International Schools
Accolades The Los Angeles Film School Welcomes Students from Across the World
The United States is a destination for students both young and old who come here from around the world seeking higher education. Not only is the U.S. a great place for cross-cultural…