Student Stories
Projects, news, and work from current students
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Hannah Lux Davis
Music Video Director
LAFS '06 grad behind Ariana Grande's biggest videos — from makeup artist to 620M+ views.
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Teckn
Producer · Engineer · Founder
LAFS '14 grad who built RMC13 — 50M+ views bridging San Bernardino hip-hop with Bollywood.
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Brandon Harding
Grammy-Winning Recording Engineer
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Brittany Hites
Art Director & Production Designer
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Martin Pensa
Oscar-Nominated Film Editor
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Maddie Goldberg
Emmy-Winning Motion Designer
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Taylor Black
Senior Colorist — Apache Digital
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Lane Cheek
Emmy-Nominated Executive Producer
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Jessica Bail
Producer & Post-Production Specialist
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Cynthia Hernandezgarcia
Animation Production Manager
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Brandon Trost
Cinematographer
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Nick Rowland
BAFTA-Nominated Film Director
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Marcus Dunstan
Writer & Director
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Patrick Melton
Screenwriter
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Ari Levine
Grammy-Nominated Producer & Engineer
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Jordan Wilby
2× Emmy-Winning Sound Editor
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Marco Sonzini
Audio Engineer
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Andrés Borda Zabala
Award-Winning Audio Engineer
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Mario J. Novoa
Film Industry Creative
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Stephen Branagan
1st Assistant Camera — Emmy-Winning Productions
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Phillip Bladh
Sound Engineer
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Jesse Sternbaum
Emmy-Winning Television Producer
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Jaycen Joshua
Grammy-Nominated Mix Engineer
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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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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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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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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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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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