Save the date for our biggest week of the year! Hear from distinguished alumni, some of the biggest names in technology, win prizes, and more! The week will end with our Third Annual Spotlight Award ceremony.
For more information visit https://www.lafilm.edu/alumni/fame-week/
A professional and presentable resume makes the difference between a maybe and a hire. Do you need to create a new resume or do you have one that you’d like to clean up? Join an expert group of Google executives in this resumé-building seminar for great ideas to showcase your skillset and build a creative resume.
Looking to raise money for your next dream project but don’t know where to begin? Writer and Alumnus Rylend Grant has assembled a panel of creative professionals who have run successful film and comic project crowdfunding campaigns on Kickstarter to show you the way. Panelists include: David Avallone (Filmmaker/Comic Writer), Ryan Colucci (Writer/Producer), Dawn Jones Redstone (Writer/Director), and Liz Cook Mowe (Sr. Director of Film at Kickstarter).
Alumnus and Emmy-nominated comedy writer/director Matt Mazany is back and this time he’s breaking down some of his funniest scripts beat by beat! We’ll learn how some of Matt’s most popular sketches went from script to video and everything in between.
Ready to show off your gaming skills and go head-to-head with other gamers? Come mix, mingle & compete during our virtual game night!
We will have various game modes including King of the Hill, Team versus – and did we mention that various prizes will be given out?! Don’t miss the fun!
3rd Annual Virtual Gear Day at The Los Angeles Film School. An Expo event that takes place during FAME Week where you get an inside look at prominent companies like Sony's new technologies. Students/alumni not only be able to watch every technical demonstration but will have the chance to win cool prizes from each company and much more!
Companies: Sony, Roland, Quasar Science, Mo-Sys, Avid, Apple, Arturia, Western Digital
Roland 11:00-11:11:30am
Quasar Science 11:30-12:00pm
Sony 12:00-12:30pm
Mo-Sys 12:30-1:00pm
Arturia 1:00-1:30pm
Western Digital 1:30-2:00pm
Avid 2:00-2:30pm
LARS highlights Record Plant President and LARS Alum, Jeff Barnes, as he strikes a candid and laid-back conversation about pursuing your dreams and creating a long-lasting legacy in the music industry.
A virtual panel that will take a deep dive into what it’s like to work on a team like those at Facebook, Oculus and Beat Saber. As we go beyond the ever-changing and cutting-edge technology that drives these companies – guests will get an up-close and personal conversation on what it’s like to be a part of the teams who help design projects that are at the forefront of virtual reality.
Ever wonder what goes into creating some of the world’s most famous Google Doodles? From recreating Pac-Man, to a Freddie Mercury Tribute, to a fun game celebrating the anniversary of Hip-Hop music, Google Doodle has continued to keep us engaged, educated and entertained. We are excited to introduce Angelica McKinley and Matthew Cruickshank, two Google Doodlers who are both are responsible for creating these magical moments that inspire and connect us all.
Angelica and Matthew will talk about their personal career experiences, and how they use and incorporate art, graphic design, and technology in Doodle creations.
Students check your email or Connect for link to join!
In this live interactive presentation help Corey Drake, our 2021 Spotlight Inductee, control a battle between robots and monsters. You’ll be able to control DMX lighting output, special effects triggering, animatronic control that will trigger the destruction of iconic buildings that will reveal prizes that you can win. Viewers in the chat type in these commands, and the real-world action unfolds!
2021 Spotlight Academy Inductee, Daniel Zaidenstadt, is a hit-making machine! Daniel has worked with everyone from Zayn Malik and Lady Gaga to the inimitable Bruce Springsteen, cranking out platinum and gold hits! Join us to learn the magic behind the music as he takes us beat by beat, sharing what makes a song work and offering sage advice to those entering the industry.
20+ questions on movie and tv trivia, focusing on "The Sitcom." Whoever can answer the most question quickly and correctly will be the winner. Bonus points for a "sitcom" themed virtual Zoom background and/or costume.
Students & alumni check your email or Connect for link to join!
Reconnect with fellow alumni, faculty, and staff. Learn what is new and exciting on campus and online. Have a breakout virtual reunion with classmates. Show and see videos and trailers. Play and hear music and beats. Pitch your work and ideas to other important alumni. Networking, networking, networking... and don’t forget there will be celebrity guests and prizes you won’t want to miss!
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Get ready to celebrate the 3rd Annual Spotlight Awards on September 2, 2021. Six alumni will be inducted into The Los Angeles Film School Spotlight Academy. Watch the ceremony on YouTube!
Every year the Spotlight Awards ceremony inaugurates a new class into #LAFSSpotlight on the final day of FAME Week. These individuals have shown their unyielding commitment to excellence in their professional careers and selfless contribution to our students. We are proud to announce Kevin Atkinson, Corey Drake, Angelina Faulkner, Alex Ferrufino, Ari Levine, and Daniel Zaidenstadt as our Spotlight Academy Class of 2021.
Come hang out, vibe and dance with us for the Spotlight Awards after party! Featuring a curated mix from LARS Alumni, DJ Lid, you won’t want to miss the celebration!
We are excited to announce our Virtual Graduation Ceremony for the September 2021 class! Please join us in celebrating their accomplishment this Friday. Graduates, we are so proud and can’t wait to see the incredible things you’ll do!
During September's Veteran Convos, we will be discussing the impact that deployment has on friends, family, and children, and the ways in which Veterans can re-establish relationships. Therapist, Randy Brown, will also join us to support and answer any questions that students may have.
Patrick Anthony Johnson is an aspiring screenwriter/producer and graduate of University of North Carolina, Wilmington with a BA in Film Studies, Minor in English and Concentration in Screenwriting. After graduating college, Patrick went on to work in the mailroom and as a floater for Paradigm Talent Agency in New York.
He is currently the Executive Assistant to the Chairman of Television and CCIO of Lionsgate. From April 2020 to July 2021, he also assisted the SVP of TV Marketing while being on the desk of the Chairman.
Patrick has always had a strong ambition for entertainment and television and is currently writing and working on several scripts that he is pitching around town, in addition to mentoring up and coming creatives in the industry.
What would you do if you were stranded on an island with some of the world’s most famous celebrity? Come join our next CTS to engage in roleplay and find out! Take a study break with us for a chance to win a gift card to REI and meet new friends!
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Celebrate the birthday of our government. On September 17, 1787, the US Constitution was signed by 39 individuals who changed the course of history. On the 234th anniversary, join us for some fun trivia, copies of the Constitution and prizes!
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
Join us for an exclusive conversation with the multi-talented music producer, and LARS Alumni Widens Dorsainville. We’ll not only pick his brain about working in the industry but we’ll be celebrating his gold certified record!
Join us for our monthly film student showcase! You'll get to see final thesis projects from our film production students and show your support!
Our September LARS Live showcases the amazing talent of the LAFS/LARS students both online and on our Hollywood campus! You won’t want to miss this month’s streaming show on Thursday, September 23rd at 6 p.m. (pst) on Twitch, Facebook Live, and YouTube Live! This month we will be emphasizing food drives for Project Angel here in L.A., Feeding America, and Action Against Hunger! Follow us on IG @larsliveofficial
Learn about upcoming graduation plans, alumni benefits, and hear from Career Development!
20+ questions on horror films. Game will be hosted live via Zoom and played through Kahoot.it/Kahoot App. Bonus points for horror film themed virtual Zoom background and/or costume.
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Events at the The Los Angeles Film School may be photographed and recorded for use in promotional material.
By attending, you acknowledge that you have been informed that you may be photographed and recorded in connection with the event. Further, with your presense, you grant your permission for your likeness and voice to be included in any advertising or promotional materials produced from this footage without compensation, credit or other consideration. If you do not wish to be photographed, recorded or appear under these conditions, you should not attend the event.
Thank you for your cooperation.
