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Understanding Music Royalties | The L.A. Film School
Every time your favorite track hits the radio, streams on Spotify or cranks up the intensity of a movie scene, it’s not just a vibe—it’s a paycheck. With global recorded music revenues reaching a mighty $28.6 billion in 2023, music royalties are how the industry makes sure artists, producers and rights holders get what they’re […]
Indie Film Distribution | The L.A. Film School
You’ve spent months, maybe years, creating your independent film—a work of art that reflects your creativity, grit and perseverance. Now, you’re facing one of the most critical stages of the filmmaking journey: distribution. How will you get your masterpiece in front of an audience? And what’s the best strategy to maximize both viewership and, potentially, […]
L.A. Student Film Shoot Locations – The Los Angeles Film School
Los Angeles is a filmmaker’s playground. It feels like every inch of this city has an incredible shooting location just waiting to be captured. And all it takes is a little familiarity with L.A. to know that beautiful, intriguing, camera-ready spots are always just a few steps away. Scenes that help bring stories to life. […]
Shaping the Future of Entertainment at The L.A. Film School
In the heart of Hollywood, where cinematic history is made and remade every day, The Los Angeles Film School stands at a fascinating crossroads. Since being founded by industry professionals in 1999, the school has grown alongside an industry that never stands still. Our focus is on giving students the space, support, freedom and know-how […]
Film Festival Submission Guide | The L.A. Film School
You’ve done it. You’ve spent countless hours writing and re-writing your script, scouting locations and casting in pre-production, getting each shot just right on set, polishing your cut in the edit suite, and… …you’ve finished your film. It’s actually a wrap (for real this time!). So what now? Now’s the time to submit your movie […]
Storyboarding | The L.A. Film School
Storyboarding is where imagination meets structure. It’s that crucial step that takes a creative idea and turns it into something real. Before the cameras start rolling, the code starts running or the first animation frame is drawn, there’s always a plan—a storyboard. No matter what creative path you’re on, a storyboard is your go-to tool […]