Sweded Films are recreations of existing movies with little to no budget, no special effects and, often, hilarious acting. In this meeting, we will talk about the origin of Sweded Films and how to make your own. If you have any questions, contact Béla at bcunningham@lafilm.edu
Learn about upcoming graduation plans, alumni benefits, and hear from Career Development!
Grads check your email for link to join or email graduation@lafilm.edu with any questions!
Panelists are:
Alexis Tirado, Head of Buzzfeed Multicultural & Pero Like
Megan Thomas, Head of Production / On-Air Talent, All Def Digital
Nneka Enurah, Head of FBE/React
Join a panel of LAFS instructors to discuss producing and the preproduction stage of filmmaking. Get your questions answered, participate in the group discussion, or just listen in.
PANELISTS
Sheryl Fountain
Candice Buchanan
HOST
Jenna Barrett
Students check your email or Connect for link to join!
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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Moderated by LAFS Faculty, Jay Zabriskie, the conversation will include best practices for working with a creative team, and the how & why behind the choices directors make for their audience. They will also discuss Pete Chatmon’s new book, “Transitions: A Director’s Journey and Motivational Handbook,” inspiring new directors. Don't miss it!
We are excited to announce our Virtual Graduation Ceremony for the March 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!
Originally Live March 2021 - This show highlights all female inspired music and visual art. Our student host also held a fun interview with LAFS President, Tammy Elliott, as our female leader showcase for the event! You won't want to miss this!
The next Veteran Convos will be held on Tuesday, March 15th, 2022 at 12:00pm PST. During March's Veteran Convos, we will transition into our second Emotional Intelligence series, where we will discuss social awareness and relationship management. Social awareness and relationship management are important components of Emotional Intelligence that help individuals manage and navigate interactions successfully. Therapist, Randy Brown, will also join us to support and answer any questions that you may have.
The second Sweded Film Club meeting will be on Tuesday March 15th at 4pm PT/7pm ET!
Sweded Films are recreations of existing movies with little to no budget, no special effects, and, often, hilarious acting. Bring some examples of your favorite short Sweded films and we can watch them together! We will also discuss our strategy for forming teams and making our own Sweded films.
Check out some Sweded films on YouTube: Cinemadrome
20+ questions on Disney/Pixar and other animated films. Game will be host live via Zoom and played through Kahoot App/Kahoot.it. Bonus points for Disney Animation themed costume and/or Zoom background.
Students check your email or Connect for link to join!
In light of Women’s History Month, CTS will come together to not only celebrate the women in our lives but to discuss how our own unconscious biases shape our views of the world. Join us for a time of critical discussion and to connect with your fellow peers!
Join Social Media Club! The next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 17th at 7pm EST. Come meet our new club president! 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
Catch the replay of our first ever poetry workshop in honor of World Poetry Day! Spoken word artist, Punkin From Pluto, leads us on a discovery of spoken word and shares a 90-minute workshop that covers various writing styles and will give you time to create your own piece. Students who felt inspired then shared in our poetry showcase!
Join us for the Virtual All-Access Studio Tour and learn more about our programs and Hollywood campus!
Career Development and LAFSAA warmly invite you to spend an evening reminiscing with Joe Byron about his 22 years of service and dedication to our students and alumni.
Please join the Alumni Association President, Mario Novoa at this special virtual Alumni Mixer to celebrate and witness Joe's heartfelt stories surrounding his journey here at The Los Angeles Film School.
There will be special alumni guest appearances and a special surprise presentation for Joe.
We hope to see you there!
Join us for the replay of our virtual event celebrating women in post-production sound featuring Alumni Mehrnaz Mohabati and Angelina Faulkner. The ladies display how they “clean things up” using compression and EQ. They’ll share some of their most recent projects and detail how a professional goes about constructing their work. We’ll get into the challenges and differences with working in ADR vs production audio and working in documentary vs studio film and other specifics. Music and sound lovers won't want to miss this!
Join us for a panel discussion where we shine a spotlight on, and celebrate the hurdles and successes of, women in Entertainment & Tech. The panelists will also offer advice to students who are exploring careers in these creative spaces!
Panelists Include:Robin Mayemura, Skydance VP of Corporate & Interactive Talent Acquisition
Magali Lamourelle, Amazon Sr. Product Manager | XCM Engagement Marketing
Breyon Johnson, Better Youth Grad
This is a reminder that school is closed next week for the Spring Break holiday. There will be no classes starting Monday, March 28 through Sunday, April 3. Enjoy your break and we’ll see you back on campus for the new term!
What does it take to be a VFX artist in today's competitive climate? Join Career Development as Talent Manager Laura Coumbe and a VFX artist from CoSA VFX chat about the VFX field and answer questions about breaking into the world of VFX! CoSA VFX has been doing visual effects since 2009 on features and TV including Stranger Things, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Walking Dead, Agents of Shield and Gotham.
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