Sponsored by the Entertainment Business program, Michael Price came to campus and discussed his first foray into the entertainment industry. Featuring failed pitches and learning professional lessons the hard way, Price eventually found himself writing one of the most successful shows of all-time, The Simpsons, and co-creating F is for Family with comedian Bill Burr.
Join us for the Virtual All-Access Studio Tour and learn more about our programs and Hollywood campus! If you are interested in attending please contact an admissions representative or RSVP here: http://Lafilm.edu/rsvp
When: Saturday, April 23, 2022
Time: 10:30 AM PT/1:30 PM ET
Introduction by Donna Loyd, Liberal Arts Instructor & SAGAFTRA member.
In this workshop students will learn how to produce a student film under the SAGFTRA Micro budget. Find out how this will help the indie producers working with extremely limited budgets. A truly viable, informative workshop encompassing all aspects of production considerations including but not limited to: Qualifications for Student Film and Micro-Budget Agreement, SAG-AFTRA Signatory Process, Use of Minors, Use of Animals, Use of Stunts, Nudity & More!
Do you want to pursue a career in television? LAFS Career Development is thrilled to invite you to an exclusive virtual chat with Nathan Varni, Executive Director of Current Programming at Disney ABC Television. An entertainment industry veteran executive whose credits include Grey’s Anatomy, Station 19, and The Connors, to name a few, Nathan will be sharing his experiences and answering your questions about breaking into the exciting world of television. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with Nathan live on Zoom. Register now!
LARS Live! We're Back!!
Back on campus, back in the Ivar and STREAMING our Ivar Theatre LARS Live stage performance this month on Thursday April 28th at 6pm. You don't want to miss this amazing show showcasing not only our talented musical performances but our amazing Event Management class including LARS audio students, LAFS film students, and LAFS Entertainment Business students!!!
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Have you considered a career in comics and graphic novels? Alumnus and career writer with more than a dozen titles, Rylend Grant, thinks you should! Rylend moderated this virtual panel discussion with creatives who have worked extensively in film/television AND found success in comics. The panel featured Melody Cooper (OMNI), David Avallone (Elvira Meets Vincent Price), Amanda Deibert (DC Super Hero Girls), and David Booher(Canto, Alien Bounty Hunter). As Hollywood becomes more and more Intellectual Property driven, the future belongs to those who create and control their own original ideas. Catch this discussion to learn how you can start doing just that, with all the skills you already have!
ARwall is on the cusp of creating a whole new world with LED Walls and the Unreal Engine. Event discussion will include their innovative approach to productions for The Jim Henson Company, NBC Universal and more, as well as how they created their own technology for use across the board from indie projects to big-scale corporate productions. You won’t want to miss this enlightening talk!
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Did you know that the iconic Lil Jon song, "Some Cut" used a squeaky chair to create the most memorable part of the beat? How about that Timbaland's famous baby sound effect in "Are You That Somebody" almost didn't happen? Also, LARS Alumni Ari Levine used egg crates and packing bubbles to create some of Bruno Mars' biggest hits.
In this interactive conversation, we chat with music producers and executives on how to utilize budget friendly, everyday household items, to use in your songs.
Panelists:
Vanessa Spinetti
Ruben Garcia (BY alumni and Guitarist)
Jason Griffin (formerly of Apple Music and Producer of Live Events)
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Learn about upcoming graduation plans, alumni benefits, and hear from Career Development!
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Anthony Esposito is a United States Marine Corps veteran, born and raised in Las Vegas Nevada. He received his Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business from The Los Angeles Film School. and transitioned to New York Film Academy to obtain his Masters in Film Production. While in school, Anthony worked as a Production Manager for ARPA International Film Festival and started his own production company making movies and commercials. Eventually, he started interning at talent agencies, and started working full time for agencies after school. He put in the work, and over time, grew from an Intern to Agent's Assistant, to Jr. Agent, and then finally earning the title Talent Agent. He currently continues his career with ATB TALENT AGENCY.
With special guest, Actor Steven Anthony Lawrence (AKA "Beans") from the early 2000s show "Even Stevens"—the show that launched Shia LaBeouf's career. Get your questions answered or just listen in.
Topics include Hollywood from a child actor's perspective, behind the scenes, in front of the camera, working with actors/child actors, and how Steven got the role of "Beans."
PANELIST: Steven Anthony Lawrence, ActorHOST: Nakeisha Armorer, LAFS Instructor
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LAFS Career Development is thrilled to invite you to an exclusive virtual chat with Disney Television Animation's VP of Current Series, Diversity & Inclusion, JAY FRANCIS!
A creative executive with over 25 years of experience in animation, production, development, and artistic recruiting, Jay will be LIVE ON ZOOM with us to answer all your questions about the various platforms, including Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney+, internship opportunities and the hiring process, the Disney Brand, and more!
Don't miss the opportunity to connect directly with Jay on Wednesday, May 11 at 11am PST. Register NOW to secure your spot.
See you on Zoom!
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Want to learn about the Library? Attend the live training event to learn more about the Library and how to access some of the resources needed for your educational and professional development. Please RSVP in advance to receive a confirmation email containing the event details and invite link. See you there!
More Info at: https://connect.lafilm.edu/library-live/
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We are excited to announce our Virtual Graduation Ceremony for the May 2022 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!
The next Veteran Convos will be held on Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 at 12:00 P.M, Pacific Time. During May's Veteran Convos, we will discuss the obstacles that Veterans face when returning from deployment and the ways in which they can reconnect with friends and family upon return. Therapist, Randy Brown, will also join us to support and answer any questions that you may have.
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Join us for a virtual time of discussion as we dive into the topic of self-care. We’ll also have a fun game of scramble for a chance to win an Amazon gift card!
Join Social Media Club! The next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 19th at 7pm EST. We will also discuss social media trends and projects currently being worked on.
If you have any questions, please contact Brandi Parigian at bparigian@lafilm.edu
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Join us for the Virtual All-Access Studio Tour and learn more about our programs and Hollywood campus! If you are interested in attending please contact an admissions representative or RSVP here: http://Lafilm.edu/rsvp
When: Saturday, May 21, 2022
Time: 10:30 AM PT/1:30 PM ET
Join us via Zoom, by RSVP only
Save The Date! Career Development is proud to present our 3rd Annual Music Summit Week! Join us as we cover all things Music Distribution, Live Sound and Recording, A&R, Music Production, and NFT’s through a week-long series of virtual workshops, job fairs, panels, music feedback sessions and so much more!
Confirmed guests include: BeatStars, CD Baby, Clinton Sparks, Encore Global, and SmashHaus. More special guest and panel announcements coming soon!
In this open forum, we’re inviting wellness entrepreneur and mental health advocate Stefani Beckerman to discuss the importance of mental health in the entertainment industry, and self-care + best practices for taking care of ourselves as professionals and creatives.
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