Events at The Los Angeles Film School

Discover and track in-person, hybrid, and online events with our events calendar! Stay informed about student activities, networking opportunities, and more—whether you’re on campus or attending remotely. Never miss an important event!

Calendar

Master the Pitch: Proposal Writing & Visual Decks with Shotdeck & TV Writer Lance Holloway

Master the Pitch: Proposal Writing & Visual Decks with Shotdeck & TV Writer Lance Holloway

October 28, 2026    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Hybrid
Guest Speaker: Lance Holloway (Writer, Grown-ish, Blindspotting | Shotdeck)

Great stories don’t sell themselves—compelling visual pitches do.
Whether you are pitching a television series, a feature film, a commercial, or a high-stakes live event, getting greenlit requires more than just a script: it demands strategic proposal writing and cinematic visual communication.

Join The Los Angeles Film School for an exclusive live masterclass with television writer, producer, and Shotdeck contributor Lance Holloway (Grown-ish, Blindspotting).

Lance will break down the essential tools and frameworks professional writers and creative directors use to craft standout pitch decks, leveraging Shotdeck—the industry-standard visual research platform founded by Oscar-nominated cinematographer Lawrence Sher, ASC. ( best known for his work on Joker (2019) and The Hangover)
Halloween Party

Halloween Party

October 28, 2026    
12:30 pm
In Person
We're having a Halloween Bash + Costume Contest in the B2 Lobby! Show up. Show out. Win stuff! Questions? Email: eventstaff@lafilm.edu
Library Pop Up at LARS

Library Pop Up at LARS

October 29, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
In Person
Stop by the Library booth at LARS to check out books, learn how to access a wide range of digital and physical resources, and get answers to any questions you have about the Library. We look forward to seeing you there!
Meditation Mondays with Emily

Meditation Mondays with Emily

November 2, 2026    
9:00 am - 9:15 am
Online
Begin your week with intention through a calming 10-minute guided mindfulness meditation session every Monday. Join us to reconnect with your body and mind, cultivate awareness, and create a peaceful mental space to begin your week centered and grounded. Perfect for finding balance and calm, this quick meditation offers a moment to pause, breathe, and reset. No prior experience needed—just bring yourself and a desire to practice being present and mindful. Students check your email or Connect to join!
LAFS Library Día de los Muertos Ofrenda Celebration

LAFS Library Día de los Muertos Ofrenda Celebration

November 2, 2026    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
In Person
Enjoy pan dulce and hot chocolate while taking a moment to reflect, remember and celebrate.
Virtual Open House

Virtual Open House

November 4, 2026    
11:00 am
RSVP Here!
You’re invited to our Virtual Open House – a digital experience designed to give you a view of what life as a student with us looks like, whether you’re joining us on Sunset Boulevard or learning from across the globe.
This is much more than a webinar. It’s your backstage pass to the entertainment industry. You’ll see the tech that powers our classrooms, and discover how we bridge the gap between “dreaming” and “doing.”
Sign up now!
LAFS Alumni Film Showcase

LAFS Alumni Film Showcase

November 4, 2026    
5:00 pm
In Person
Celebrate LAFS alumni and their work at the first LAFS Alumni Film Showcase! Experience alumni films on the big screen in the newly revamped Main Theater, featuring upgraded projection and sound systems. Spend the evening supporting fellow filmmakers, connecting with students and alumni, and celebrating the LAFS creative community. LAFS alumni and students check your newsletter to RSVP
Animation Department Presents: Board Game Night

Animation Department Presents: Board Game Night

November 4, 2026    
5:30 pm
In Person
Join us for Board Game Night! Play a variety of games with or against your friends, grab some food, and relax with other LAFS and LARS students.
Participants in clubs must be current, active students.
Q+mmunity Club Meeting

Q+mmunity Club Meeting

November 6, 2026    
6:00 pm
Join here!
Dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community, encompassing all queer and questioning individuals. We also welcome allies of the queer community. Join us for our next meeting on Friday, 11/6 at 6:00pm PT on Zoom. If you have any questions or would like us to add you to our email list, contact Matt Castillo (he/they) at mcastillo@ lafilm.edu. Participants in clubs must be current, active students.
November 2026 Graduation

November 2026 Graduation

November 19, 2026    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hybrid
We are excited to announce our Graduation Ceremony for the November 2026 class! Please join us in celebrating their accomplishment. Graduates, we are so proud and can’t wait to see the incredible things you’ll do in the Entertainment Industry!

Watch here!
Thanksgiving Holiday

Thanksgiving Holiday

November 26, 2026 - November 29, 2026    
12:00 am
The Los Angeles Film School will be closed on Thursday, 11/26 and Friday, 11/27, for the Thanksgiving holiday. We are so thankful for all of you and extend our best wishes for a happy (and delicious) Thanksgiving Day. We look forward to your return for the new term on Monday, 11/30!

PLEASE NOTE: events are only open to students with a student ID unless otherwise noted

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Visit the Los Angeles Film School

Seasonal   2 hours

FALL CAMPUS
OPEN HOUSE

Tour our Hollywood campus, see our studios and creative spaces come to life through live demonstrations, get hands-on with the professional equipment our students use every day, and meet the creative community you’ll be joining.

On Demand   Interactive

ONLINE PROGRAMS
WEBINAR

Our on-demand interactive webinar provides prospective students with details about our online programs, student TechKits®, virtual classrooms, scholarships and more!

Mon – Friday Daily   1 hour

DAILY
TOURS

Check out where the magic happens. Our film stages, recording studios, animation labs and our 300-seat theatre are there for you to see, plus so much more.

Monthly   1 hour

VIRTUAL
OPEN HOUSE

A digital experience designed to give you a view of what life as a student with us looks like, whether you’re joining us on Sunset Boulevard or learning from across the globe.

Past Events

The Los Angeles Film School has welcomed a wide variety of guest speakers to our stages, from all kinds of career paths and backgrounds within the entertainment industry. Check out the insights offered by some of our illustrious guest speakers.

Jim Scott and Paul Broucek

Grammy Winner Jim Scott and Warner Bros.’ Paul Broucek Tell Students How a Music Career Actually Gets Built

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There’s a version of a music career that looks clean on paper: graduate, intern, get credits, win awards. And then there’s the version shared in the room: careers built over time, through repetition, relationships, and being available when opportunity shows up. According to Jim Scott and Paul Broucek, that path often begins in places most people don’t expect.
Mix Masters: Studio Manager

Grace Under Fire: The Art of the Studio Manager

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Behind every Grammy-winning album is a creative sanctuary, and behind every sanctuary is a Studio Manager. Often described as the "central nervous system" of the music industry, these professionals bridge the gap between the creative chaos of a session and the logistical demands of a high-stakes business. Recently, Tony Shepperd (Grammy-nominated producer/engineer) sat down with an elite panel of Los Angeles studio legends to discuss what it really takes to keep the tape rolling in the world’s most iconic rooms.
ReelShort

Every Second Is Drama: Behind the Scenes with ReelShort

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The entertainment landscape is shifting, and the future is vertical. In a recent live event, we sat down with the creative powerhouse behind ReelShort, the app that has taken the Western world by storm by bringing "bite-sized" serialized dramas to our phone screens. Launched in August 2022 by Crazy Maple Studio, ReelShort has successfully adapted the Chinese duanju (short-drama) model for a global audience. The result? Ultra-short, high-stakes stories designed for the "scroll-and-watch" generation.
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Already a Student?

As a student, you have access to exclusive screenings, red carpet events and networking opportunities. Visit the student events calendar on connect.lafilm.edu to RSVP and for a full listing of events.