15 Jul, 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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Virtual Reality Filming – VR Filming

Virtual Reality Filming When you think of Virtual Reality filming, maybe the Star Wars franchise or the latest Marvel movie springs to mind? But it’s not just Hollywood that’s now using this cutting edge technology. Because this exciting technology is now becoming available to use in corporate video projects of all shapes and sizes. And […]

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8 Jobs in Audio Production

Audio production: The unsung hero of some of our most unforgettable experiences.  The thunderous soundtrack that makes a movie’s big moment stick in your mind. The perfectly mixed beats that turn a song into an anthem for the ages. Or the eerie soundscape that transforms a video game into a world you never want to […]

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A fast-turnaround charity appeal film for the Barrie Wells Trust

At Picture Lock Films, we’re proud to have created a fast-turnaround charity appeal film for the Barrie Wells Trust | Box4Kids—a Lancashire-based charity that gives seriously ill children and their families unforgettable VIP experiences at major sporting and entertainment events. Our film centres on the inspiring journey of 19-year-old James Holcroft, who in 2024 took […]

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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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