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Life At LAFS Vine Challenge

We’re holding a “Life At LAFS” Vine video challenge for our students and alumni. You have until tomorrow, Friday, May 24th at 1pm PST to create a 6 second Vine video with the following stipulations:

1) Create a Vine video that represents your life at LAFS and include the following three elements:

A face
Something that says “The Los Angeles Film School”
Something that represents the program you are in (or graduated from)

You can create as many Vine videos as you want! Each Vine will count as a separate entry.

2) Vine videos must be uploaded to the Vine app using the hashtag #LifeatLAFS. Previously made Vines before contest launch are not permitted.

3) Participants must share their Vine video onto their Twitter account with the hashtag #LifeatLAFS and tag @lafilmschool

4) Participants must follow The Los Angeles Film School on at least one of the following social media outlets: @lafilmschool on Twitter, @losangelesfilmschool on Instagram and Facebook.

The winner will be announced on our social media outlets and their Vine video will be shared

Participants must be a student or alumni of The Los Angeles Film School

Contest ends Friday, May 24th, 24 hours from when this was posted. The winning Vine will be reviewed and selected by the Marketing team.

Winner receives:

· Announcement on the Brain Blog, LAFS website, student newsletter and LAFS’ social media sites
· Vine Video shares on LAFS’ Vine, Twitter and Facebook pages
· VIP Swag bag full of LAFS gear
· One $20 gift card to Starbucks

***Videos with explicit language or inappropriate images will not be considered***

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L.E.A.D Film Screening

L.E.A.D Presents: An evening of shorts w/ Directors Maryam Myika Day and Bé Garrett.

We will be screening two films: American Falls and Waiting for SuperMEN?!

When: Wednesday, May 29th at 7:30pm

Where: LA Film School Main Theater, 6363 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028

American Falls by Bé Garrett, Starring Vincent D’Onofrio

In a rural town in Southern Idaho a Japanese-American family owns and operates a small motel. The year is 1965, the height of the Civil Rights Era. One night a stranger sporting ‘city clothes’ checks in, the first Black man that Toru Suzuki’s children have ever seen. Yoshiko, Toru’s precocious 13 year old daughter, takes it upon herself to solve the mystery of this man, especially after two detectives come knocking on their door in the middle of the night.

Waiting for SuperMEN?! by Maryam Myika Day, Starring James Kyson, Heather Tyler & Maryam Myika Day

Dissatisfied with her lackluster sex life, Rhonda finds new ways to tickle her fancy. A little imagination can go a long way.

Click here to RSVP.

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LA Live Vine Contest

L.A. LIVE just launched an exciting Vine contest to help promote the Los Angeles Film Festival taking place here at Regal Cinemas from June 13^th – 23^rd. The contest entails creating a Vine video in a genre of your choice (selected from 6 pre-determined genres) and submitting it via Twitter with our hash tag #LALIVEtake6 (in addition to liking their pages). The contest runs now through June 6^th.

The top 3 winners receive some great prizes. The “Ultimate LA Film Fest Packages” include seeing an advanced screening of Man of Steel, seats to a Spike Jonze conversation, announcements on both L.A. LIVE and Los Angeles Film Festival websites/social media outlets and other awesome perks during the festival. More details on the contest can be found here.

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Horror Film Professionals Panel

Calling all horror filmmakers and fans! Don’t miss this outstanding Q&A Panel and Networking Event with horror filmmakers and Hollywood professionals:

When: Thursday, May 30th at 7:30pm

Where: LA Film School Main Theater, 6363 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028

Come with questions about the exciting and lucrative world of genre and horror filmmaking, screenwriting, financing, management and marketing:

FEATURING:

Andrew Wilson

Andrew started at Evolution Management, where he was instrumental in shepherding the ultra-successful horror franchise SAW to the big screen (he took the credit of Consigliere for the first film). During his 11-year stint at Evolution, Andrew began managing high profile clients such as horror/fantasy legend Clive Barker, and filmmaker Darren Bousman whose collective worldwide film grosses are nearing half of a billion dollars. Wilson was also able to develop, package and produce LOTTERY TICKET starring Ice Cube for Warner Brothers while at Evolution, before moving on to the next phase of his career. Andrew joined the already successful Zero Gravity team in Spring 2012 and continues to represent some of the most exciting writers and directors in the industry (including Tobe Hooper who directed Texas Chainsaw Massacre) with an eye towards furthering his efforts as a producer under the Zero Gravity banner.

Adam Simon

Writer-Director Adam Simon sold his script “The Haunting in Connecticut” to Lionsgate which went on to gross $77 Million worldwide. Adam directed the documentary “American Nightmare” as well as cult classics “Carnosaur” and “Brain Dead” for Roger Corman.

Kailey Marsh

Kailey is a lit manager and film producer. She is founder of The Blood List, the annual list of the top 13 most-liked screenplays in the horror, thriller, sci fi, fantasy, or dark comedy/drama genres as voted on by 100 industry insiders.

Misha Green

Misha is a rising star in the world of Hollywood TV and film writing. She has written for Spartacus, Sons of Anarchy, Heroes among others, and she has sold spec screenplays all over town.

Mickey Keating

Exciting newcomer Mickey Keating wrote and directed RITUAL, a retro style horror film that has been picked up by After Dark Films and Lionsgate, to be released soon! He currenlty works at Blumhouse Productions (producer of Paranormal Activity, Sinister, and Insidious).

Moderator: Heather Wixson, Dread Central

Heather Wixson is an online journalist covering the horror genre with DreadCentral.com. An advocate for independent genre filmmaking, Wixson created DC’s Indie Horror Month which runs every March and successfully launched the CineMayhem Film Fest earlier this year in Thousand Oaks, CA. Wixson also currently handles Marketing, Distribution and Digital Media for Imagination Worldwide, an independent sales and distribution company.

Come for this live-streamed Q&A and then stay afterwards to meet these experts in genre filmmaking.

If you have any questions you can contact Lauren Steinmetz at lsteinmetz@lafstemp.com

Click here to RSVP.

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Cine Gear Expo 2013

Cine Gear Expo 2013 – Los Angeles

For the Pre-Production, Production, Post Production Community

The last day for FREE registration is May 25th, so hurry and get yours in today!

The Studios at Paramount
Hollywood, CA 90038
(No Entrance at the Front Gate on Melrose)

Exhibition and Premiere Seminars
Friday, May 31, 2013 – Hours: 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday, June 1, 2013 – Hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Film Series at Cine Gear Expo
Thursday, May 30, 2013 – Hours: TBD
Friday, May 31, 2013 – Hours: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm (Reception)

Master Class Seminars
Sunday, June 2, 2013 – Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm (various Hollywood locations)

The LA Film School is still coordinating transportation for students that can’t find their own way of getting there. If you have registered please email Jessica Bolton at jbolton@lafilm.com and she will help with securing transportation.

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The Night of the Ad Eaters

You’re invited to 210 minutes of crazy commercials from the Cinematheque of Jean Marie Boursicot: The Night of the Ad Eaters

When? On Friday, May 31st at 7:30pm

Where? Egyptian Theater, 6712 Hollywood Blvd.

How much? $15 General Admission, $13 Students/Seniors, $11 Members

For more info visit the website.Created and produced since 1981 by Jean Marie Boursicot,

The Night of the AdEaters is a show that now runs in more that 40 countries worldwide dedicated to showing the production of advertising among 60 different nationalities on the Big Screen and in a crazy atmosphere!

The Night of the Ad Eaters is cinema and, of course, a show, but it’s also a testimony to our era, based on a language shared by all. With advertising you don’t need subtitles. The message is sufficiently brief and dense to be understood by everyone, transcending linguistic and cultural differences.

Every year, all around the world, 300,000 enthusiasts meet-up to unreservedly celebrate the “Publivore cult”, in a friendly, convivial and fun atmosphere, enjoying each and every advert or singing along to the best-known jingles.

More than 100 cities throughout the world sign on to the tour annually, from Tokyo to Paris, including as well Moscow, Santiago de Chile, Mexico City, Hong Kong or Geneva.

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Film Screening of “Filly Brown” Followed by Q&A w/ Co-Directors Youssef Delara and Michael D. Olmos and Cast and Crew.

Please join us for a screening of Filly Brown this Thursday, May 16th at 8:00pm.
Screening to be followed by a Q&A with co-directors Youssef Delara and Michael D. Olmos and cast and crew.

This screening will be open to students, alumni and staff.

RSVP to: lafsfillybrown.eventbrite.com

Synopsis: A promising hip-hop rhymer from Los Angeles finds herself in a gray area when a record producer offers her a compromising shot at stardom. Starring: Gina Rodriguez, Jenni Rivera, Lou Diamond Philips, Edward James Olmos and our own Braxton Millz.

PLEASE NOTE: You must have your ticket with you, or up on your cell phone along with your school issued ID to receive entry. Tickets are non-transferable. As with ALL events seating is first come first serve and so please arrive early.

We take a larger number of RSVPs than seats available to compensate for the no-show percentage so all seating is first come first serve, however if tickets are sold out you are welcome to show up anyways and you will be seated if room become available.
Use of cell phones or computers during the screening is strictly prohibited and you will be asked to leave.

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Discount for The Los Angeles Film Festival

What are the perks of being a Los Angeles Film School student? Discounts to The Los Angeles Film Festival! The good folks at LAFF are offering us a discount for opening day film screenings and events.

Man Of Steel is going to be doing a pre-screening before the festival, and Spike Jonze is going to be doing a Q&A session(!!!)

Pixar’s Monsters University will be shown on June 18^th.

Purchase your tickets online, and enter the promo code 0112AK for a discount (Valid till May 15^th)

Visit www.lafilmfest.com for more info on pricing, dates and time.

NHMC MediaCon Discount for LAFS

The National Hispanic Media Coalition‘s MediaCon is the perfect opportunity for those interested in the media industry who want to get involved and network with media executives, corporate diversity and marketing representatives, producers, directors and writers.

You will gain information from many areas of the media industry to include:

Learning about alternative routes for Creating, Monetizing and Distributing content.
Get tips on which Hollywood Agents and Managers are key players and how to gain access.
Hear from successful Latino producers, writers and directors share their experiences and expertise.
Learn how advertisers are reaching the Latino Consumers.
Listen to Show runners talk about “running” the show and their journey getting there.
How to use Social Media to promote your brand or project.

To attend MediaCon at the discounted student rate, please register online at mediacon.eventbrite.com.

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Korean American Film Festival New York

KAFFNY invites filmmakers of all backgrounds to submit for consideration their completed long- and short-format films — fiction or non-fiction — that are relevant to the Korean American community, the Korean diaspora, Korean identified persons, or, as our name implies, New York City. KAFFNY also considers works outside the Korean nexus featuring at least one key creative member of Korean heritage, regardless of the subject matter. Filmmakers working in narrative as well as experimental, performance, or music genres are all welcome to apply! Click here for more info.

LAFS STUDENT DISCOUNT

LAFS students can use the following code to submit for free by June 15th!

2VHTPVB

(Expires June 15th)

ABOUT KAFFNY

Originally founded in 2006 as the Korean American Shorts Film Festival New York, KAFFNY has evolved into one of the most prominent and innovative film, music, and art festivals focusing on the Korean and Korean American experience. Each year, KAFFNY continues to recognize and support new filmmakers and artists, placing emphasis on the diversity of content, form, and perspective
in its programming. Previous festival venues include Anthology Film Archives, TheTimesCenter,
SVA Theatre, Chelsea Clearview Cinemas, as well as gallery and outdoor public spaces in New York City. KAFFNY’s slate of works culls together domestic and international feature film premieres as well as a dynamic cross-section of works by established and student filmmakers from all over the world. Concurrent with the festival program, KAFFNY further extends the reach and message of its featured artists through discussions and special events.

Whether presenting a live musical re-score of the 1956 classic Korean film, “Madame Freedom,” showcasing the works of pioneering video artist Nam June Paik and documentary filmmaker Dai Sil Kim-Gibson, or screening meaningful and relevant programs about the Los Angeles Riots, KAFFNY moves across platforms to bring forth the richest cultural examination of Korean and Korean American life. Submit your film and be part of this year’s exciting fall season!

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L.E.A.D Presents: An evening of shorts w/ Directors Maryam Myika Day and Bé Garrett.

Calling all horror filmmakers and fans! Don’t miss this outstanding Q&A Panel and Networking Event with horror filmmakers and Hollywood professionals:

You’re invited to 210 minutes of crazy commercials from the Cinematheque of Jean Marie Boursicot: The Night of the Ad Eaters