The list honors the nation’s top colleges offering online learning

The Los Angeles Film School is honored to be included on Newsweek magazine’s 2025 list of America’s Top Online Schools. This distinction acknowledges institutions that deliver exceptional online education, and the School is recognized alongside renowned universities nationwide.

This recognition stems from comprehensive research conducted by Newsweek and global data firm Statista, involving over 10,000 participants who pursued online education. The evaluation considered multiple factors critical to student success, including organizational excellence, student support services, educational value, institutional reputation, and practical career relevance.

Online learning continues to expand in the United States, with more students seeking flexible education options that maintain high academic standards. This accolade signifies the school’s premier approach to education by integrating technical expertise with artistic exploration for students in online programs. 

This recognition reinforces The L.A. Film School’s commitment to providing quality education that prepares students for successful careers in the entertainment industry. The accolade celebrates our faculty’s dedication, our students’ hard work, and our continuing mission to empower creative professionals with the skills and resources they need to excel.

The school offers a variety of undergraduate degrees, with programs available both on campus and online. Students can choose from various programs in Animation, Audio Production, Digital Filmmaking, Entertainment Business, Film Production, Graphic Design, Media Communications, Writing for Film and TV, and Music Production.

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For the fifth consecutive year, The L.A. Film School continues to set the standard for film and entertainment education.

TheWrap magazine ranks The Los Angeles Film School as one of the top film schools in the U.S., as a part of its Top 50 Film Schools for 2024 rankings. Published annually, this list is curated using key data points like student body demographics, class sizes, networking opportunities, and expert industry insights. This accolade signifies the school’s premier approach to education by integrating technical expertise with artistic exploration for students, whether online or on the vibrant Hollywood campus.

The L.A. Film School, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, continues to set the standard for excellence in education for the next generation of creatives. Demonstrating the incredible talent nurtured by the school, 50 L.A. Film School alumni were recently praised for contributing to projects that received an astounding 299 Emmy nominations in 2024. This achievement showcases the impactful and lasting impression of the school’s commitment to cultivating creativity and innovation in the entertainment industry.

Students worldwide continue to attend The L.A. Film School to gain skills and empowerment to excel in their creative aspirations. Whether it is inside or outside the classroom, the school prioritizes ways to enhance the community and cultivate connections with industry ties and influential alumni to provide students with firsthand industry exposure. “The L.A. Film School touts its location in the heart of Hollywood — it’s in the old RCA building on Sunset Blvd. — for allowing it to blur the lines between education and real-world experience,”said TheWrap magazine.

“Being recognized once again by TheWrap reaffirms our commitment to nurturing the next generation of filmmakers, animators, music producers, and the many entertainment industry professionals who shape the stories we see and hear,”says Tammy Elliot, president of The L.A. Film School. “This accolade celebrates our faculty’s dedication, our students’ hard work, and our alumni’s impressive accomplishments across the industry. We’re proud to continue empowering our students with the skills, resources, and network to excel in their careers and contribute to the entertainment industry.”

Recognized as one of the nation’s top-tier programs offering both undergraduate and associate degrees on campus and online, The L.A. Film School currently offers 18 different undergraduate degrees. Covering almost every aspect of the entertainment industry, students can choose from a variety of programs, including Animation, Audio Production, Digital Filmmaking, Entertainment Business, Film Production, Graphic Design, Media Communications, Writing for Film and TV, and Music Production.

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Recognition highlights The Los Angeles Recording School’s premier programs and facilities

The Los Angeles Recording School (LARS), a subdivision of The Los Angeles Film School, has been named one of the Billboard Magazine’s Top Business Schools of 2024. This honor, granted to the school for the seventh consecutive year, emphasizes its range of professional degrees – including the Music Production Degree Program – along with the school’s extensive facilities, which feature professional recording studios.

“We are thrilled to be recognized by Billboard Magazine and included on this esteemed list for another year,” states Los Angeles Film School President Tammy Elliott. “Our faculty’s dedication, our students’ devotion, and our alumni’s ever-growing contributions and accomplishments all play a part in shining the light on who we are as a school and in the development of the next generation of entertainment industry professionals”.

Located in Downtown Hollywood, the LARS shares a neighborhood with several major professional recording studios, including SSL Duality Studio, Foley/ADR Suite, Neve Genesys Black Console, Avid ICON Work Surfaces, and SSL XL 9000K Studio. This allows students to gain valuable real-world experience while remaining close to campus.

Released on Monday, Billboard writes, “Students explore the entire record-making journey at The Los Angeles Recording School.” The outlet also highlights the “active speaker roster” that the recording school has established, hosting speakers like Universal Music Group VP of sound and picture Roey Hershkovitz, who visited students in June.

The school’s faculty is also award-winning, consisting of esteemed producers and engineers who have worked alongside many famous artists ranging from Bruno Mars to Beyoncé. Related degrees offered at the school include:

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For the 2nd year in a row, The Los Angeles Film School was included in this year’s  FILMMAKER Magazine’s Film School Guide. Published annually, the Film School Guide showcases the leading public and private film schools across the country, offering readers valuable insights into each school, such as application deadlines, degree offerings, and distinguished faculty and alumni.

The L.A. Film School’s film program is recognized as one of the nation’s top programs providing undergraduate and associate degrees both on-campus and online. Students can enjoy 250,000 square feet of cutting-edge facilities including five film sound stages, a 330-seat main theatre, and a campus library as well as personal access to necessary hardware and software, opportunities to connect with a wide network of accomplished alumni, and the chance to learn from industry experts. Outside of the classroom, The L.A. Film School boasts an engaged community of students who are involved in multiple student clubs, including the L.A. Student Film Organization.

The L.A. Film School, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, currently offers 18 different undergraduate degrees. Covering almost every aspect of the entertainment industry, students can choose from a variety of programs, including Animation, Audio Production, Digital Filmmaking, Entertainment Business, Film Production, Graphic Design, Media Communications, Writing for Film and TV, and Music Production.

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The L.A. Film School recognized for 10th year in a row by Variety Magazine

Variety Magazine ranked The Los Angeles Film School as one of the top film schools in the U.S., as a part of its 2024 Entertainment Education Impact Report. This recognition marks the 10th consecutive year the school has been celebrated for its outstanding contributions to the film and entertainment education industry and serves as an example of the school’s quality of programs and faculty.

In 2024, The L.A. Film School is commemorating its 25^th anniversary and celebrating the milestones that have led to 25 years of excellence as a school but, most importantly as a community of filmmakers, entertainers, and educators.

“The schools on this list collectively offer an impressive array of educators, facilities and lessons to be learned. Countless alumni from these programs have become legendary names in the industry,” says Variety Magazine. “They have created award-winning films and television series, enacted change both on-screen and behind-the-scenes, and often give back to the institutions that fostered their talent.” 

Since opening in 1999, The L.A. Film School has established an expansive program catalog designed to prepare the next generation of creative professionals for a future in the entertainment industry. Students can choose from more than 18 undergraduate degrees, including Animation, Audio Production, Digital Filmmaking, Entertainment Business, Film Production, Graphic Design, Media Communications, Writing for Film and TV, and Music Production. Additionally, its extensive alumni network features professionals working in film, TV, music, and animation.  This award season, The L.A. Film School saw 94 alumni credited on nominated projects at the Grammys, Emmys, Oscars, and Golden Globes, with alumni credited on 19 major award-winning projects.

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The Film Degree Program receives accolade from top industry publication for the fourth consecutive year

The Wrap magazine ranks The Los Angeles (L.A.) Film School as one of the top film schools in the U.S., as a part of its Top 50 Film Schools for 2023 ranking. Released annually, this list is compiled based on data points such as student body demographics, class sizes, networking opportunities, as well as insights from industry experts. This accolade signifies the school’s commitment to creating an immersive curriculum that integrates technical knowledge with artistic exploration and creativity, taught by industry-experienced professionals. 

Today, students continue to choose The L.A. Film School as a place to make an impact. Whether it is inside or outside of the classroom, the school places importance on initiatives to enhance the community and create connections with diverse industry ties and firsthand industry exposure. “The school has invested in building community and creating relationships between students through a ‘robust social calendar’ ranging from Zoom mixers to trivia nights to industry speaker forums,” said The Wrap magazine.

“We are grateful and proud to be featured on The Wrap’s issue of top film schools for another year. As the global environment for entertainment continues to evolve, we are committed to instilling the creative thinking skills and confidence needed to thrive in the film and entertainment industry,” said Marlee Rodrigues, program manager for the film program at the L.A. Film School. “Our programs are designed to be immersive and diverse, enabling our students to push their limits and unleash their full potential,” said Rodrigues.

The L.A. Film School offers 17 different online or in-person undergraduate degrees ranging from audio production, graphic design, entertainment business, and more. In 2023, the film school introduced a new collaboration between the animation/VFX and film programs that enables students to develop on-set skills for visual effects artists and supervisors. The L.A. Film School is building partnerships with several virtual production studios, providing students access to real-time production processes while also expanding students’ professional networking opportunities. Explore all of our degree programs here.

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The Los Angeles Recording School, a division of The L.A. Film School, has been named one of Billboard Magazine’s Top Music Business Schools of 2023. 

This list recognizes the range of degrees we offer, our impressive campus facilities as well as our active speaker roster, such as SunPop’s managing partner Will Tenney, who recently visited the campus to speak with students. 

Our ranking specifically showcases our new online completion program, which allows those with an associate degree to earn their Bachelor of Science degree in Entertainment Business, with a concentration on Music Business.

Range of Degrees

Audio, Music & Entertainment Business 

Our Music and Audio programs allow students to explore the many facets of recording technology with the guidance of our award-winning faculty who have worked alongside many famous artists ranging from Chance the Rapper to Taylor Swift. 

Our degree options include:

Completion Degree Programs

Turn an Associate Degree into a Bachelor’s

Billboard highlighted our Entertainment Business completion degree in their Top Music Business School ranking—and for good reason! The program expands on students’ existing knowledge, allowing them to explore the business side of the entertainment industry by refining their marketing skills and business acumen. Students learn from industry professionals and make connections that carry them beyond the classroom.

Our completion programs are designed for students who have already completed an associate degree, allowing them to get a Bachelor’s degree in just 18 months.

Our completion options include:

• Completion Degree in Entertainment Business – online
• Completion Degree in Entertainment Business,  Music Business Concentration – online

Think the Entertainment Business completion degree could be right for you and your goals within the Music Industry? Read more about our programs here.

Notable Music and Audio Alumni

We’re proud of our alumni and the incredible things they’re accomplishing in the entertainment industry. Some notable L.A. Recording school alumni include Jeff Barnes, President of Record Plant Studios in Hollywood, Phillip Bladh, an Oscar^®-winning Sound Mixer and Angelina Faulkner, an Emmy^®-nominated dialogue editor. All of which have been recognized in our annual alumni celebration, The Spotlight Awards.

Read more about Jeff’s experience with artists like Elton John and Justin Bieber, Phillip’s Oscar-winning work on “Sound of Metal” and Angelina’s dialogue in What We Do in the Shadows.

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 The annual guide highlights the most noteworthy film schools across the United States

The Los Angeles (L.A.) Film School was included in FILMMAKER Magazine’s 2023 Film School Guide. Produced annually, the Film School Guide highlights the nation’s top public and private film schools, providing its readers with pertinent information including admissions deadlines, degree programs and notable alumni.

This year’s guide showcases The L.A. Film School’s film program, which includes both undergraduate and associate degrees. Benefits for students include access to experienced faculty with connections in the film industry, partnerships with virtual production studios for access to real-time processes, and a robust speaker program featuring guests who are affiliated with top industry companies including HBO Max, Hulu, and Sundance Film Festival. Beyond the industry, The L.A. Film School also creates community within the school through student clubs and groups, as well as a robust events calendar. These initiatives allow both virtual and on-campus students to connect and build long-lasting connections.

The L.A. Film School, located in Hollywood, first opened its doors in 1999. Since then, the accredited school has developed an extensive catalog of programs that allow students to study almost anything in the entertainment industry. With 18 different undergraduate degrees, The L.A. Film School students can study Animation, Audio Production, Digital Filmmaking, Entertainment Business, Film Production, Graphic Design, Media Communications, Writing for Film and TV, and Music Production.

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The Film Degree Program receives accolade from top industry publication for the ninth consecutive year      

Variety Magazine ranked The Los Angeles (L.A.) Film School as one of the top film schools in the U.S., as a part of its 2023 Entertainment Education Impact Report. Produced annually, the report highlights the nation’s top programs in all areas of filmmaking. Receiving the accolade for a ninth consecutive year shines a light on the school’s talented students and faculty, as well as on its focused education model featuring both on-campus and online programs.

In 2023, the Education Department continues to expand its partnerships with production studios giving students an opportunity to further develop their on-set skills in real production environments.

On the impressive achievements of The L.A. Film School, Variety Magazine states… “the film degree here allows students to pursue concentrations in production, directing, or cinematography and offers bachelor’s and associate degrees through its Hollywood campus and through online programs. The school partners with the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences for the Gold Rising Intern Track, which gives students hands-on experience on active film productions. ‘In 2023, the Film Program introduced new programming in the Animation/VFX Program that will allow shared classes with the Film Program, so students can develop on-set skills for visual effects artists and supervisors,’ says Charles Kanganis, director of education.”

Since opening in 1999, The L.A. Film School has established an expansive program catalog designed to prepare the next generation of creative professionals for a future in the entertainment industry. Students can choose from more than 18 undergraduate degrees, including animation, audio production, digital filmmaking, entertainment business, film production, graphic design, media communications, writing for film and TV, and music production. Additionally, its extensive alumni network features professionals working in film, TV, music, and animation.

See More Accolades From The L.A. Film School

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The 7th Annual Top Film Schools List

The Los Angeles Film School is honored to be named in TheWrap’s top film schools list for 2022. This is the sixth year in a row that the film program has been ranked among elite film schools across the country. TheWrap compiles the rankings each year through collected data points on everything from class size to student body diversity to scholarships and networking opportunities.

Ranked #27 out of 50

See The L.A. Film School Top Film School Ranking

In response to an exponential growth in online learning over the last few years — 72% of the school’s 4,500 students are enrolled in an online program — LAFS has been increasing its virtual opportunities for students, adding online clubs to parallel the on-campus IRL ones, and is starting a student Discord community. Tuition varies by program, but a full four-year degree runs about $15K-$25K per year.

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