21 Oct, 2025

The Los Angeles Film School was at the CineGear Expo! – The Los Angeles Film School

Staff and alumni were on location in Hollywood June 6-7, 2025, on the Universal Studios Lot.  We had a dedicated booth and were among many hands-on exhibits and demonstrations from leading companies including ARRI, Aputure, Astera, Blackmagic Design, Cartoni, Creative Solutions, Fujifilm, RED, Leitz Cine, Nanlux, Matthews, Sony, Tiffen, and Zeiss, to name just a few. […]

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The Los Angeles Film School

From Amazon Prime’s new streaming hit to SXSW panels, Emmy nominations, and groundbreaking indie projects, Los Angeles Film School alumni are making headlines across the entertainment landscape. Check out these incredible achievements from our talented community! Martin Pensa’s “Holland” Takes Amazon Prime By Storm The Editor Behind Prime’s Biggest 2025 Hit Academy Award nominee Martin […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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The Los Angeles Film School Wins Two Telly Awards in 2025 – The Los Angeles Film School

Honored for excellence in Live Events and Non-Broadcast Production at the 45th Annual Telly Awards. The Los Angeles Film School proudly announces its recognition as a Silver Winner in two categories at the 2025 Telly Awards.  The college’s production of the 2024 Spotlight Awards Ceremony received top honors in General-Live Events & Experiences and General-Non-Broadcast, […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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Variety Magazine Names the Los Angeles Film School in Its 2025 Education Impact Report

The L.A. School Film Degree Program recognized for the 11th consecutive year by top industry publication Variety Magazine names The Los Angeles (L.A.) Film School as part of its 2025 Entertainment Education Impact Report. Produced annually, the report highlights the nation’s top programs in all areas of filmmaking. This marks the 11th consecutive year the school has been […]

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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 […]

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