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# The Los Angeles Film School: A hands-on film and entertainment arts school in Hollywood, training students in filmmaking, music production, and game design for creative careers.

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## Posts
- [From Bedroom Beats to Professional Tracks: How Music Production Has Changed](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/from-bedroom-beats-to-professional-tracks-how-music-production-has-changed/): There was a time when making a record meant booking studio time, hiring engineers, and spending money you might not have on equipment you'd never own. That time is over. Today, some of the most compelling music in the world gets made in spare bedrooms, apartment closets, and converted garages — by independent artists with laptops, studio monitors, and a vision. If you're serious about building a career in music production, understanding that shift is your foundation.
- [What Streaming Has Changed About Writing for Film and TV](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/what-streaming-changed-about-writing-film-tv/): The rulebook for screenwriters didn't get thrown out when streaming arrived. It got rewritten — faster, looser, and with a lot more pages. If you're studying writing for film and TV right now, you're entering an industry that looks radically different from the one that produced Breaking Bad, let alone Seinfeld. The shift touches what audiences expect, what formats are viable, and what skills separate a working writer from a great one. Understanding how streaming changed the game isn't optional background knowledge. It's the foundation of your craft.
- [The Film Student’s Guide to Visual Storytelling](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/the-film-students-guide-to-visual-storytelling/): Every film is a visual argument. Before a single line of dialogue lands, the audience is already reading the frame - the lighting in a room, where the camera sits, how a character moves through space. Visual storytelling is what turns footage into meaning. It's also the skill set that separates filmmakers who understand the medium from those still pointing a camera at things and hoping. This guide covers the core tools - lighting, composition, camera movement, color, framing, and editing - and how to start using them on purpose.
- [What Is Cannes Lions?](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/what-is-cannes-lions/): Most people know about the legendary festival in Cannes where movie stars and directors flock to win the Palme d'Or. But there's a second, equally massive festival in the exact same city, happening in the exact same building. Cannes Lions belongs to the people shaping modern culture through brands, media, entertainment, design, and creative technology.
- [Title Sequence Design: The 90 Seconds That Tell You Everything](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/title-sequence-design/): The house lights go down. The screen goes dark. And before a single actor shows up, before the plot moves an inch — the film has already told you exactly what it is. That's the title sequence. Ninety seconds. No dialogue. No story. Just type, motion, color, and intent. And somehow, it communicates an entire emotional universe. It's also, almost always, the work of a graphic designer.
- [We Went to Cine Gear. Here’s What Actually Happened.](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/cine-gear-expo-2026-recap/): Thirty years in, and Cine Gear Expo still earns it. That’s not nothing. Most industry events peak around year four and spend the next two decades coasting on their own reputation. Cine Gear kept building. This year, members of The Los Angeles Film School production team made the trip to Universal Studios in Burbank for the 30th Anniversary — and walked away with gear calluses, a signed book, and a few conversations worth having.
- [Advertising, PR, and Branded Content: What’s Actually Different and Why It Matters for Media Creators](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/advertising-vs-pr-vs-branded-content/): "Marketing," "advertising," and "PR" get used interchangeably all the time, even by people who work in the industry. But they're actually distinct disciplines with different goals, different mechanics, and different skill sets. These concepts form part of the professional vocabulary used throughout the media industry. Here's a clear-eyed breakdown.
- [From LAFS to Hollywood: How Joshua Bramer Became the Prop Master Behind Everything Everywhere All at Once, Euphoria, Don’t Worry Darling, and More](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/hollywood-prop-master-joshua-bramer-lafs-alum/): Long before he became an in-demand Hollywood property master working on acclaimed productions like Everything Everywhere All at Once, Euphoria, Freakier Friday, and Blonde, he was a kid in Michigan, completely fascinated by movies like Hook and Jurassic Park, watching behind-the-scenes bonus content behind his favorite films, which he hoped would reveal how movie worlds were created. Today, Joshua Bramer helps create those worlds himself—designing and sourcing the props that bring characters, stories, and entire universes to life onscreen.
- [A Guide to Networking (Without Feeling Fake)](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/networking-without-feeling-fake/): There's a specific kind of anxiety that shows up at student showcases, mixers, industry panels, and networking nights. You walk into the room already feeling behind. Everyone seems confident. Someone asks, "So what do you do?" And suddenly, you're trying to summarize your entire creative identity in one sentence without sounding awkward.
- [The Digital Proscenium: The Rise of the Cinematic Narrative in Gaming](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/cinematic-storytelling-video-games/): The boundary between Hollywood and the home console has reached a point of near-total evaporation. While the early history of the medium was defined by abstract shapes and mechanical loops, the modern cinematic game has shifted its priority toward the evocative power of the frame. By blending sophisticated direction with complex character studies, these titles have transformed gaming into a major venue for cinematic storytelling and character-driven drama.
- [What Watching Bad Films Can Teach You](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/what-watching-bad-films-can-teach-you/): We tend to celebrate great films: the ones that win awards, dominate box offices, and resonate with our deepest emotions. But there's a strange, under-appreciated corner of cinema that deserves our attention too: truly bad films. Not mediocre. Not forgettable. We're talking about the gloriously misguided, bafflingly executed, "how did this even get made?" kind of bad.
- [The Business of the Screen: A Guide to Upfronts Week 2026](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/upfronts-week-2026-guide/): If you’re a film or media student, you’ve spent your time mastering the craft, lighting, scripts, and the perfect edit. But every May, the industry shifts its focus from the art of storytelling to the business of it. Welcome to Upfronts Week.
- [Credits to Be Proud Of: LAFS & LARS Alumni on Michael, Project Hail Mary, HBO’s Rooster & More](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/lafs-lars-alumni-michael-project-hail-mary-hbo-rooster/): From a wide theatrical release to Marvel's biggest Disney+ debut to a BAFTA Game Award win, alumni from The L.A. Film School & The L.A. Recording School continue to show up in the credits of the industry's most visible work. Here's a look at what's been making us proud lately.
- [The Cannes Marché du Film Explained: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Get In](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/cannes-marche-du-film/): You've heard of the Cannes Film Festival - the red carpets, the Palme d'Or, the prestige. But if you're serious about a career in film, there's another side of Cannes that matters just as much: the Marché du Film. The Marché is where the industry actually does business. Same dates, same coastline, but instead of awards and celebrity photo-ops, you get 12,000 professionals from over 100 countries making deals, financing films, and building careers. Here's everything you need to know.
- [Grammy Winner Jim Scott and Warner Bros.’ Paul Broucek Tell Students How a Music Career Actually Gets Built](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/how-to-build-a-music-career-jim-scott-paul-broucek/): 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.
- [Costume as Character: What the Met Gala Teaches Us About Visual Storytelling](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/met-gala-costume-design-visual-storytelling/): If you’re a film student, you know that a character isn’t "real" until they put on their costume. Whether it’s the rugged leather of a post-apocalyptic survivor or the suffocating silk of a Victorian aristocrat, clothing is a silent screenplay. In cinema, the costume designer is the architect of the subtext. While the actors speak the dialogue, the fabric speaks to the character's social standing, psychological state, and their future.
- [NAB Show 2026: Why We’re Still Buzzing About Vegas](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/nab-2026-why-were-still-buzzing-about-vegas/): If you’re a film, media, or music student, you know that the "industry" can sometimes feel like this untouchable, distant thing. But every year, the NAB Show in Las Vegas rips that curtain wide open. It’s not just a convention; it’s basically a massive, high-tech playground where the future of how we tell stories is being built in real-time. Walking through NAB 2026 felt like stepping onto a global stage. From AI-powered workflows to the kind of virtual production setups that make your jaw drop, the energy was unreal. Here’s what it was like on the ground.
- [How to Recharge Creatively](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/how-to-recharge-creatively/): If you’re a creative, your work depends on your attention, curiosity, and sensitivity. But modern creative life comes with deadlines, feedback, and constant distractions, meaning you can easily exhaust what you rely on most. When your creativity is drained, pushing through doesn’t make it stronger, it just wears it down further. The real truth? Your creativity isn’t a faucet you can turn on harder. It’s a battery. And recharging is part of the creative process.  So, where do you start? Try these ideas to help reset your focus and reconnect with your creative energy.
- [The Long Game: How Taylor Black Became One of Streaming’s Most In-Demand Colorists](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/taylor-black-colorist-netflix-hbo-amazon/): What do recent streaming hits such as Earnhardt (Amazon Prime), John Candy: I Like Me (Amazon Prime), McCartney 3-2-1 (Hulu), Queen of Chess (Netflix), SHAQ (HBO MAX), and The Menendez Brothers (Netflix) all have in common?  None other than our talented Class of 2004 film program alum and senior colorist Taylor Black, who brought his artistic skills to each of those projects and many others, helping to bring to life the literal vision of directors like Colin Hanks (John Candy: I Like Me) in post-production, setting the visual tone for what we would all eventually see on our screens across the biggest streaming platforms.
- [The MTV Film School: How 8 Music Video Directors Rewrote the Rules of Cinema](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/8-music-video-directors-rewrote-the-rules-of-cinema/): Before streaming algorithms dictated our media diets, the music video was the ultimate creative sandbox. In the 90s and early 2000s, record labels handed young, hungry directors massive budgets and a simple mandate: visually interpret complex audio mixes, aggressive tempos, and raw performances in under five minutes. This era became an unregulated, highly-funded film school. Mastering the rhythm of a song - learning exactly when to cut on a snare hit or how to visualize heavy, distorted guitar riffs - forged the defining cinematic styles of the next three decades. By syncing visuals to different musical genres, these directors essentially rewrote the rules of modern filmmaking.
- [From Blueprint to Building: The Visionaries Behind the Sound](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/music-producer-vs-audio-engineer/): Before a single note is recorded or a fader is touched, there is a concept. In the world of professional sound, we often focus on the "how" - the software, the microphones, and the signal chains. But before the "how" comes the "why." If you are standing at the threshold of a career in sound, you aren't just choosing a job title; you are choosing how you interact with the world’s most invisible and powerful medium. To find your place, it helps to look at the distinction through a different lens: The Architect versus the Builder.
- [The Ghosts in the Machine: A Love Letter to the Non-Player Character](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/a-love-letter-to-the-non-player-character/): In the lexicon of the internet, "NPC" has become an insult - a way to describe someone as boring, repetitive, or lacking a soul. But for those of us who grew up with a controller in hand, we know the truth. NPCs aren't just background decoration; they are the heartbeat of the virtual world. Without them, our heroics would be performed in a vacuum. Without them, we are kings of empty castles. This is a history of, and a thank you to, the entities that taught us how to play.
- [LAFS & LARS Alumni on BTS’ Arirang, One Piece, Imperfect Women & More](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/alumni-on-bts-arirang-one-piece-imperfect-women/): Sometimes, the credits speak for themselves. From a number-one BTS album to premium HBO drama to one of the biggest streaming franchises in the world, alumni from The L.A. Film School & The L.A. Recording School are working on significant projects right now and we want to take a moment to recognize it. Here's a look at some of the recent projects and honors making us proud.
- [Grace Under Fire: The Art of the Studio Manager](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/grace-under-fire-the-art-of-the-studio-manager/): 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.
- [From LAFS to ESPN: Meet Emmy-Winning Animator Maddie Goldberg](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/meet-maddie-goldberg/): A 2022 graduate of the Animation Visual Effects program, who credits being prepared at all times as the key to landing an animation role at ESPN just months after graduating, when a chance encounter with their VP of Creative Studio turned into an opportunity to live out her animation dreams, winning an Emmy along the way. 
- [Fixed in Post: The Editors Who Saved the Movie](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/fixed-in-post-the-editors-who-saved-the-movie/): In the hierarchy of filmmaking, the Director is often hailed as the sole visionary. But the truth of cinema is found in the cutting room. Film is a medium of fragments, and without the right hands to stitch them together, even the greatest footage can fall flat. Some of the most iconic moments in movie history weren't "directed" into existence- they were found in the edit. These are the stories of the editors who took raw, often problematic footage and forged it into cinematic legend.
- [From TikTok to Cinema: The Film Terminology Behind Viral Trends](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/tiktok-to-cinema-film-terminology/): There is a massive divide between the language of social media and the language of professional filmmaking. On TikTok, you might call it a "transition" or a "beat drop." But if you walk into an edit bay in Hollywood and use those words, you might get a blank stare. To turn your social media hobby into a career, you need to learn the language of the trade. The good news? You are already doing the work. The techniques that make a Reel go viral are often deeply rooted in cinema history.
- [2026 Oscar Winners: Celebrating Our Alumni on Hollywood’s Biggest Night](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/2026-oscar-winners-celebrating-our-alumni/): The 98th Academy Awards have officially wrapped. The biggest night in film delivered unforgettable moments, and, for our community, reasons to celebrate! Alumni of The Los Angeles Film School and The Los Angeles Recording School contributed to some of the most honored films of the evening, including the night's biggest winner, One Battle After Another, as well as Sinners, F1, and Avatar: Fire and Ash.
- [SXSW 2026: The Visual Album Takes Center Stage (No Badge Required)](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/sxsw-2026-the-visual-album-takes-center-stage/): While the Austin Convention Center prepares for the 40th anniversary of SXSW 2026, a quiet revolution is happening online. This year, with the Music and Film & TV festivals running concurrently for the first time, the line between music video and short film has all but vanished. For those of us watching from afar, SXSW 2026 offers a digital treasure trove of "visual albums" and cinematic music experiences accessible with a click.
- [The Female Gaze is Anamorphic: The Rise of the Female Cinematographer](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/the-rise-of-the-female-cinematographer/): March is Women’s History Month, a time usually reserved for looking back at the pioneers who paved the way. But this March, the most exciting story isn't in the past—it’s happening on the biggest screen possible. For fifty years, film students have debated "The Female Gaze" in theory classes. We’ve analyzed it as a narrative device or a political statement about who is being looked at. But this Women's History Month, the conversation has shifted. The female gaze is no longer just a metaphor for empathy or softness. It is technical. It is heavy. And thanks to the historic Oscar nomination for Sinners, we know it is anamorphic.
- [Strange, but brilliant: How adult cartoons stopped playing by the rules](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/adult-cartoons-stopped-playing-by-the-rules/): These shows make us laugh at politics, squirm at taboos and sometimes even confront the darker sides of ourselves. They prove that cartoons can be satire, tragedy and philosophy all at once. How did animation make the leap from kids’ playgrounds to grown-up conversations? Let’s take a closer look at the milestones that turned cartoons into a safe space for adults too.
- [And the Nominees Are… Celebrating Our Grads in the 2026 Oscar Race](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/celebrating-our-grads-in-the-2026-oscar-race/): The 98th Academy Awards are coming up fast. While the world debates who will take home the gold, we are doing what we love most: scanning the credits to celebrate the alumni of The Los Angeles Film School and The Los Angeles Recording School who helped bring these films to life. This year, our graduates are represented across several heavy hitters, including the massive 16-nomination sweeper Sinners, the critically acclaimed One Battle After Another, and the high-octane F1.
- [The Blumhouse Blueprint: Why Every Film Student Needs to Watch the PGAs](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/blumhouse-watch-the-pgas/): On February 28, the Blumhouse mastermind will accept the Milestone Award. While this award usually goes to the traditional "suits" of Hollywood - think Disney legends or massive studio heads - giving it to Blum sends a very different message. It’s a win for the weirdos, the risk-takers, and the indie mindset.
- [5 Films to Train Your Attention Span](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/5-films-to-train-your-attention-span/): We hear it all the time: our attention spans are shrinking. You may have first heard the sentiment when you were glued to your TV as a kid. Or when you were caught doodling instead of paying attention in class. But you’ve definitely heard it since smartphones became part of daily life. And according to research cited by the American Psychological Association, the average adult attention span may be down to under a minute. With digital distractions waiting at every corner, it’s easy to feel scattered. But there’s one kind of screen time that still rewards full focus: movies.
- [DGA Nominations, HBO & Marvel: L.A. Film School Alumni Making Headlines](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/dga-nomination-hbo-marvel-projects-2026/): From major award nominations to leadership roles on some of the industry’s most anticipated releases, LA Film School alumni continue to shape the entertainment landscape. This month alone, graduates are earning DGA recognition, expanding the Game of Thrones universe at HBO, contributing to Marvel’s Wonder Man, and lending their talents to high-profile television and feature productions across every department.
- [The View From the Inside: How GRAMMY Week 2026 Redefined Our Dreams](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/grammy-week-2026/): For most of the world, the GRAMMY Awards are a three-hour television event filled with acceptance speeches and high-gloss performances. But for our Alumni and Career Development team this year, the 2026 GRAMMYs weren't just watched, they were lived. Over the course of a transformative week in Downtown Los Angeles, we stepped past the velvet ropes and inside the engine room of music’s biggest night. What we found was an ecosystem buzzing with technology, culture, and a profound realization: the gap between "aspiring creative" and "industry professional" is smaller than it looks. Here is an inside look at a week that shifted our perspective from spectators to future participants.
- [41 Years of Chaos: The History of the Film Independent Spirit Awards ](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/history-of-the-film-independent-spirit-awards/): This weekend, the indie film world will descend on the beach in Santa Monica for the 41st annual Film Independent Spirit Awards. If you’ve been following the coverage, you know the drill: the ocean breeze, the day-drinking, and the casual chaos that makes this event the antidote to polished Hollywood affairs. From shoestring budgets to cursing on live TV, here is how the Spirit Awards have cemented their legacy as the "anti-Oscars" for 41 years running.
- [Black History Month 2026: Three Visionaries Redefining the Future of Film](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/black-history-month-2026/): As we celebrate Black History Month in 2026, it's essential to look beyond the past and acknowledge the incredible architects, provocateurs, and myth-makers who are actively shaping the future of cinema. At The Los Angeles Film School, we believe in learning from those who don't just follow the rules but rewrite them. This month, we shine a spotlight on three titans whose impact echoes through every frame, every story, and every record broken.
- [From Mystery Boxes To Fake Leaks: Film Marketing At Its Boldest And Best](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/innovative-strategies-in-film-marketing/): It’s no secret that Hollywood has always thrived on buzz.  There was a time, long before teaser trailers dropped on Instagram or influencers promoted new films on TikTok, when filmmakers experimented with new and exciting ways to catch audiences' attention (and get them into theatres).  Some of those experiments became legendary campaigns. Campaigns that forever changed the playbook for movie marketing. So let’s dive into some of the wildest and most influential examples of smart movie marketing magic and discover why they worked so well.
- [LA Film School & LA Recording School Alumni Celebrate Grammy Wins in 2026](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/alumni-grammy-wins-in-2026/): Graduates of The Los Angeles Film School and The Los Angeles Recording School continue to make their mark at the highest level of the music and entertainment industries. At the 2026 Grammy Awards, alumni contributed their skills across engineering, mixing, production, and filmmaking to projects that earned some of the industry’s most prestigious honors.
- [Every Second Is Drama: Behind the Scenes with ReelShort](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/behind-the-scenes-with-reelshort/): 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.
- [The Best of NAMM 2026 – Our Favorite New Gear and Highlights](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/the-best-of-namm-2026/): This being our third NAMM, it increasingly felt less like a trade show and more like a family reunion. People weren’t just bumping into each other-they were reconnecting. Some even joked about a “NAMM-Union” or calling each other “NAMM-ily,” underscoring the genuine camaraderie that pulses through the event. With the industry moving at breakneck speed, NAMM became a rare place for us to pause, catch up, and celebrate each other and the craft we share.
- [Meet Sandra Seeling Lipski: From L.A. Film School Alum to Film Festival Founder](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/meet-alum-sandra-seeling-lipski/): If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s “too late” to change directions or go back to school to pursue your passion, Sandra Seeling Lipski’s story is proof that it’s not. Born in Berlin, raised in Mallorca, and trained in New York, Sandra was already a working actress when she realized she wanted more control over the stories she was telling. At 25, tired of being typecast, she made a bold pivot. She chose the Associate of Science in Film program at The Los Angeles Film School as a launchpad to move from in front of the camera to behind it.
- [Outlaws and Auteurs: How Sundance Redefined American Cinema](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/how-sundance-redefined-american-cinema/): The Sundance Film Festival, held annually amidst the snow-capped peaks of the Rockies, is more than a winter event-it is the definitive launchpad for independent cinema. For over four decades, it has served as the crucial first step for ground-breaking films and the world's most influential directors. But what makes Sundance so iconic, and which cinematic milestones have emerged from its slopes?
- [How to Write for Video Games: Using Screenwriting Skills in Game Design](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/how-to-write-for-video-games/): How do you break into the world of video games if your background is in traditional film and television? While the demand for Narrative Designers is at an all-time high, the transition requires more than just sharp dialogue - it requires a shift in how you view the audience. To understand what is involved in writing for video games versus linear media, we sat down with Michael McCafferty, Lead Faculty for the Writing for Film and Television program.
- [Golden Globes 2026: The Alumni Behind This Year’s Award-Winning Projects](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/2026-golden-globe-winners/): From award-winning series like The Studio, The Pitt and Hacks to celebrated films including Marty Supreme, Sinners, and One Battle After Another, alums across film, audio, music production, and post-production played vital roles in shaping some of the most recognized work of the year.
- [The Rise of the Creator Economy: How Artists Are Building Careers Without Gatekeepers](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/the-rise-of-the-creator-economy/): Today, the creator economy allows artists to connect directly with audiences, monetize their work without intermediaries and shape their own journey.  And it isn’t small by any means. The creator economy is expected to reach $480 billion by 2027, up from about $250 billion today, roughly doubling in size.
Let’s take a closer look at this growing creator economy—and how you can be part of it. 
- [Gods and Monsters: How Netflix and Warner Bros. Are Turning the 2026 Golden Globes into a Horror Show](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/netflix-and-warner-bros-2026-golden-globes/): We are witnessing a Streamer vs. Studio heavyweight battle where the weapon of choice is fear. Led by Netflix’s gothic tragedy Frankenstein and Warner Bros.’ blockbuster Sinners, the 2026 ceremony is shaping up to be a historic coronation for prestige horror.
- [The Ultimate 2026 Insider’s Guide: Awards Season, Festivals, and Tech Summits](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/2026-entertainment-industry-events-calendar/): The calendar for 2026 is already buzzing with can't-miss film festivals, glamorous award ceremonies, major music industry gatherings, and cutting-edge creator economy conferences. Whether you're a filmmaker, a musician, a digital creator, or just a massive fan, here is your comprehensive, month-by-month guide to the biggest events coming your way.
- [2026 Golden Globe Nominations Feature Strong LA Film School Representation](https://www.lafilm.edu/blog/2026-golden-globe-nominations/): This year’s Golden Globe nominations feature a remarkable collection of projects supported by the expertise and creativity of The Los Angeles Film School & The Los Angeles Recording School’s alumni community.

## Pages
- [Virtual Open House](https://www.lafilm.edu/virtual-open-house/)
- [Maddie Goldberg](https://www.lafilm.edu/alumni/maddie-goldberg/): The Los Angeles Film School alum and east coast native Maddie Goldberg is an Emmy Award-winning motion designer, 3D animator, and multimedia artist currently based in Hartford, Connecticut for her animation role at ESPN, a role she began shortly after graduating in 2022. It is in this role that Maddie won a Sports Emmy for her work on the ESPN and NFL collaboration, Toy Story Funday Football, a first-of-its-kind NFL immersive game presentation which streamed on Disney+, ESPN+, and NFL+.
- [The Los Angeles Film School Newsroom](https://www.lafilm.edu/press/newsroom/)
- [Cynthia Hernandezgarcia](https://www.lafilm.edu/alumni/cynthia-hernandezgarcia/): LA Film School animation alum Cynthia Hernandezgarcia has built an impressive career spanning DreamWorks, DreamEast Pictures, Netflix, and Nickelodeon. Starting as an intern in China in 2017, she quickly rose through the ranks, eventually managing productions for beloved Nickelodeon series like The Casagrandes and Fairly Odd Parents: A New Wish, and serving as production manager for Netflix's The Soccer Football Movie.
- [Jessica Bail](https://www.lafilm.edu/alumni/jessica-bail/): From Fox to FX, Lionsgate, and MGM,  The Los Angeles Film School alum Jessica Bail has lent her producing and post-production expertise to some of the top networks in entertainment, working on shows that have starred award-winning talent like Billy Bob Thornton, Diane Lane, Jason Bateman, and Aubrey Plaza.
- [Taylor Black](https://www.lafilm.edu/alumni/taylor-black/): Since graduating from The Los Angeles Film School’s film program in 2004, colorist Taylor Black has worked on over 100 films and series making him a go-to creative artist in the fast-paced entertainment industry. Taylor is currently putting all that he learned at The L.A. Film School to work as an in-demand Senior Colorist at Apache Digital– a Dolby certified facility with a primary focus on color and finishing for the film, television, and streaming industries.
- [Lane Cheek](https://www.lafilm.edu/alumni/lane-cheek/): Emmy-nominated film and television executive producer Lane Cheek has had a lifelong love of movies, escaping in their stories and characters and wondering how the story could’ve continued had it not been limited to just a standard 90-minute running time.
- [Brandon Harding](https://www.lafilm.edu/alumni/brandon-harding/): With studio credits that include some of today’s biggest hits, there’s a good chance that GRAMMY award-winning recording engineer Brandon Harding’s work has found its way to more than one of your music playlists over the past few years. The 2013 Los Angeles Film School Recording Arts Program graduate’s studio credits include albums and hit singles for top artists like Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Mary J. Blige,  Ne-Yo, Pharrell Williams, Rihanna, The Dream, T.I. Usher, and others.
- [Brittany Hites](https://www.lafilm.edu/alumni/brittany-hites/): Since graduating in 2012 with an Associate’s degree in Film from The Los Angeles Film School, entertainment industry creative Brittany Hites has showcased her talents as an art director, a production designer, and set designer on some of Hollywood’s most anticipated films from the past decade, including Suicide Squad for Warner Brothers, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, One-Shot: All Hail the King,and Thunderbolts for Marvel Studios, Godzilla: King of the Monsters for Legendary Entertainment, and Dear Evan Hansen and Pitch Perfect 3 for Universal Pictures.
- [Mario J. Novoa](https://www.lafilm.edu/alumni/mario-j-novoa/): From early work in high school theater to mentorship through Film Independent and his studies at The Los Angeles Film School, Mario built a foundation rooted in authenticity, collaboration, and purpose. Today, through Film Bliss Studios, he continues to tell impactful stories that center diverse and LGBTQ+ voices while mentoring the next generation of filmmakers.
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- [Joshua Gitersonke](https://www.lafilm.edu/alumni/joshua-gitersonke/): Gitersonke has earned an impressive 11 Emmy nominations and a win for Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, and Video Control. His big break came with The Amazing Race, where he started as a cameraman and climbed the ranks to director of photography.
- [Marlon Rivas](https://www.lafilm.edu/alumni/marlon-rivas/): With over nine years in the industry, Rivas has amassed 29+ credits, contributing to blockbuster films like Avatar: The Way of Water, Aquaman, and Netflix’s Rebel Moon (Parts 1 & 2). His journey from U.S. Army veteran to acclaimed VFX professional is a testament to his passion and perseverance.
- [James Cotten](https://www.lafilm.edu/alumni/james-cotten/): James has built an impressive career across multiple roles in the film industry, proving that versatility is key to success. A 2001 graduate of The Los Angeles Film School, his journey from aspiring actor to accomplished filmmaker and producer is a testament to his dedication and passion. With notable directing and producing credits, James has left a lasting impact on Hollywood.
- [Mehrnaz Mohabati](https://www.lafilm.edu/alumni/mehrnaz-mohabati/): Mehrnaz Mohabati is a pioneering ADR mixer whose expertise has shaped the soundscapes of major Hollywood productions. Her work spans high-profile projects like Winning Time and American Fiction, as well as Darren Aronofsky’s Postcard from Earth at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
- [Peter Munters](https://www.lafilm.edu/alumni/peter-munters/): Peter Munters is a celebrated recording engineer, dialogue mixer, and songwriter, known for his extensive contributions to the entertainment industry. Peter has built a career blending technical expertise with creative artistry. His achievements have earned him numerous Emmy and Golden Award nominations.
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- [Jeff Barnes](https://www.lafilm.edu/alumni/jeff-barnes/): Jeff's music business career took off once he landed an internship at Record Plant Studios in Hollywood. Unbeknownst to Jeff at the time, Record Plant would become a foundational job path and lead him to spend most of his career with the studio as President.
- [Paquita Hughes](https://www.lafilm.edu/alumni/paquita-hughes/): Hughes credits her creative streak and early interests in photography, theatre and film as the driving force to pursue a career in the film and entertainment industry. Hughes has worked on sets for major projects including, Marvel Runaways, HBO’s Perry Mason, and Hulu’s Little Fires Everywhere.
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- [Randy Marx](https://www.lafilm.edu/alumni/randy-marx/): Molded by the city, Randy Marx continues to build upon his legacy in the music world here in Hollywood. After graduating with honors in Music Production, Marx landed a partnership with The Wrecking Spot Music Group and Optimistic Records. Marx has dedicated his music career to perfecting his style and unique voice as he continues to captivate a mainstream audience.
- [Matt Villines](https://www.lafilm.edu/alumni/matt-villines/): Matt Villines was a director best known for his sketch comedy work with professional partner and fellow film school alum, Oz Rodriguez. Together, they created the comedic directing team Matt & Oz. Matt used his keen sense of humor to create some of the most successful videos on SuperDeluxe.com
- [Scholarships & Grants](https://www.lafilm.edu/admissions/scholarships-and-grants/): The Los Angeles Film School is dedicated to the encouragement and development of future generations of media professionals. To reinforce our commitment, The Los Angeles Film School offers the following scholarships for qualified students.
- [Phillip Bladh](https://www.lafilm.edu/alumni/phillip-bladh/): Phillip Bladh is an Oscar-winning production sound mixer who is most known for his work on the film Sound of Metal starring Riz Ahmed as Ruben Stone. Phillip Bladh graduated from The L.A. Recording School in 2008 and has been active in the film industry for more than a decade.
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- [Alex M. Ferrufino](https://www.lafilm.edu/alumni/alex-m-ferrufino/): Alex M. Ferrufino is best known for the HBO Latinx-winning short film, Slipping Into Darkness. The film follows a young Mexican American named Juanito, who is struggling to provide for his family and not follow in his incarcerated father’s footsteps. Slipping Into Darkness was a breakout project for Alex Ferrufino and is loosely based on his rough upbringing in Los Angeles.
- [Kevin Atkinson](https://www.lafilm.edu/alumni/kevin-atkinson/): Kevin Atkinson made short films with classmates and learned how to operate film cameras as a student from the inaugural class at L.A. Film School. After graduation, Kevin found his niche in comedy sketches at Funny or Die with fellow alumni and Spotlight Academy member, Oz Rodriguez. Each production job he landed led to slightly bigger jobs in the industry.
- [Daniel Zaidenstadt](https://www.lafilm.edu/alumni/daniel-zaidenstadt/): Over his 10-year music career, Daniel has contributed to more than 30 RIAA Gold and Platinum albums and countless #1 hits. Daniel has worked with top artists like Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga and Zayn Malik. Daniel shifted from engineering to producing as he’s grown in his recording career. He’s worked extensively with Zayn Malik and Carly Rae Jepsen as a vocal producer.

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