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Famous Filmmakers Visit The L.A. Film School
Guest SpeakersOver the years, we’ve had countless Hollywood directors, screenwriters and cinematographers impart their wisdom to students. In honor of Black History Month, we’re revisiting three top African American filmmakers who spoke on campus and shared invaluable insights into the entertainment business.
2020 Oscar-Nominated Songwriters at LAFS
Guest Speakers Songwriters from Frozen 2, Rocketman, Breakthrough and Harriet spoke to students about their most memorable career moments and how they've succeeded in this business Cynthia Erivo, Bernie Taupin, Diane Warren, Kristen Anderson-Lopez and…
Oscar-Nominated Screenwriters Spill Their Best Advice
Featured, Guest Speakers We Had 7 of the Oscar-Nominated Screenwriters on Campus for a Special Panel Discussion
Writing is a skill, like any other, that takes practice and dedication. Stephen King wrote an entire book giving advice On Writing. “If you want to…
War For The Planet Of The Apes Q&A With Matt Reeves
Guest SpeakersMatt Reeves, the writer/director of War For The Planet Of The Apes, speaks on campus
Matt Reeves is known for his work on films including Cloverfield, The Cabin In The Woods and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. In his second visit on campus,…
Clive Davis Q&A Live-Stream
Guest SpeakersClive Davis, a revelatory Music Producer, shared his story of success in our Main Theatre
Clive Davis is truly a music industry icon. To a great degree, his work in the field helped sculpt the music landscape that we know and love today. If…
Shrek Director Vicky Jenson Shares Advice
Guest Speakers“Stay Hungry” and Other Advice from Vicky Jenson The director of Shrek talks about animation, directing, film festivals and her career in the Biz Vicky Jenson started her career painting backgrounds for Hanna Barbara cartoons. She worked…
Deadpool Screening & Q&A with writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick
Guest SpeakersFrom Zombieland to Deadpool, screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick find their voice with superhero movies
Deadpool, a comic book film based on a red-suited antihero and starring Ryan Reynolds, crushed all box office…
Guardians of The Galaxy Screening with Writer/Director James Gunn
Blog, Guest Speakers Writer/Director James Gunn On Wednesday, December 17, The Los Angeles Film School hosted a screening of Guardians of the Galaxy a film depicting a misfit gang of heroes as they explore the galaxy. The film is a triumph of heart,…