Current Student News
The latest updates, stories, and happenings from students at The LA Film School and LA Recording School.
Christian Salvador: VFX on Fantastic Four & Mission: Impossible (2025)
Animation alum Christian Salvador (Class of 2018) contributed VFX digital artistry to two of 2025's biggest blockbusters — The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Mission: Impossible — Final Reckoning.
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Taylor Black Colors 'John Candy: I Like Me' Premiering at TIFF 2025
LAFS colorist Taylor Black (Film 2004) brought his expertise to the acclaimed Colin Hanks & Ryan Reynolds documentary that premiered at TIFF 2025 and streams on Prime Video.
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Hannah Lux Davis Directs Demi Lovato's Bold New 'Here All Night'
LAFS Film alumna Hannah Lux Davis (Class of 2006) directed Demi Lovato's electrifying new single 'Here All Night' — a dance-pop breakup anthem featuring bold visuals and dramatic lighting released September 2025 via Island Records.
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Sandra Lipski's Evolution Mallorca Film Festival Enters Its 14th Year
LAFS Film grad Sandra Lipski founded and directs EMIFF, now screening 150+ films in Palma de Mallorca and connecting indie filmmakers worldwide.
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Current Students Collaborate on Feature-Length Documentary
A group of film and recording arts students have teamed up to produce a feature-length documentary about LA's independent music scene.
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New Animation Lab Upgrades Bring Industry-Standard Tools to Campus
The school unveiled major upgrades to its animation lab, featuring the latest motion capture technology and rendering workstations.
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Rising Stars: Students to Watch in the Class of 2025
A look at the most promising graduating students across film, animation, recording arts, and entertainment business programs.
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LA Film School Wins Two Telly Awards in 2025
The Los Angeles Film School was recognized as a Silver Winner in two categories at the prestigious 2025 Telly Awards, showcasing excellence in video and creative content.
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Tips from Pros: Sound Design Secrets for Independent Filmmakers
Faculty and alumni share essential sound design techniques that indie filmmakers can implement on any budget.
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Brittany Hites: Designing Sets for Marvel and Beyond
Film alumna Brittany Hites has worked as art director and production designer on Suicide Squad, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and Thunderbolts.
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Student Showcase: Short Films That Turned Heads This Semester
Current students presented an impressive lineup of short films at the annual campus showcase, with several selected for external film festivals.
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Maddie Goldberg Wins Sports Emmy for Toy Story Funday Football
Animation alumna Maddie Goldberg earned a Sports Emmy for her groundbreaking work on ESPN's first-of-its-kind NFL immersive game presentation.
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On-Location Filming: What Students Learn Off Campus
How LA Film School students gain real-world experience filming in Hollywood's iconic locations and professional studios.
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12 Alumni Credited on Grammy-Nominated Projects
Twelve LA Film School alumni contributed talents to Grammy-nominated artists including Beyoncé, Usher, and Sabrina Carpenter at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
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Marlon Rivas: From Army Veteran to VFX on Avatar: The Way of Water
VFX artist and Army veteran Marlon Rivas has amassed 29+ credits on blockbuster films including Avatar and Aquaman.
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Phillip Bladh's Oscar Journey: From LA Recording School to Academy Awards
Recording School alumnus Phillip Bladh won the Academy Award for Best Sound for 'Sound of Metal,' becoming one of the school's most celebrated graduates.
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