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Chase Thomas A Christmas Carol

Broadway Producer Chase Thomas is Flipping the Script

We 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.
Issa Rae

Seen & Heard Documentary Looks at The History of Black Television

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,…
The L.A. Film School Students

Becoming a More Inclusive Filmmaker

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…
DFD Music Shane Foster

Meet the Founders of DFD Music

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…
Juneteenth

In Honor of Juneteenth

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…
Malcolm X

'90s Movies Focused on Black Narratives

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…
Animation L.A. Film School

Women in the Animation Industry

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

Slipping Into Darkness Streaming on HBO

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…
International Film School

Higher Education Review: Top International Schools

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…