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Los Angeles Film School Alumni are Among the Many Celebrated at the 82nd Annual Golden Globes
The Los Angeles Film School celebrates alumni achievements with seven graduates credited in five Golden Globe-winning projects, showcasing their industry’s integral education and talent across various film and television genres.
Talented graduates make significant marks across television and film in another breakthrough year
LOS ANGELES /PRNewswire/ — The Los Angeles Film School kicks off the year celebrating extraordinary alumni achievements with seven alumni credited on five Golden Globe-winning projects, which won a total of nine awards.
“These accolades are a phenomenal celebration of our alumni’s diverse talent and individual contributions to the industry,” said Jackie Otero, alumni relations manager for the L.A. Film School. “Our alumni continue to prove that the hands-on, industry-integrated curriculum we’ve developed provides students with the precise skills, network, and practical experience needed to transform their creative passion into professional success.”
The impressive roster of nominated projects spans multiple genres and mediums, including “The Bear,” “Wicked,” “Shogun,” “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” “Inside Out 2,” “A Complete Unknown,” “Dune Part Two,” “Moana 2,” “Hacks,” “Twisters,” and more. In total, L.A. Film School alumni garnered 43 nominations, with 19 individuals credited on 17 projects for this year’s Golden Globes. This achievement alone underscores the school’s comprehensive approach to entertainment education across film, television, animation, and sound production.
Alumni featured on works that received awards during yesterday’s ceremony include:
- John Creed (recording arts, 2012) served as a dialogue editor on “Shogun,” which won the four awards it was nominated for, including best television series – drama.
- Brice Bradley (film, 2008), gaffer, Yermin (Randy) Garcia (film, 2011), key grip, and Jamiel VanOver (film, 2010), first assistant camera, all served on “Hacks,” which took home two awards, including best television series – musical or comedy.
- Mikaela Padilla (audio production, 2022) worked as a foley mixer on “Wicked,” which won for cinematic and box office achievement.
- Devon Rush (film, 2016) was a matte painter on “The Bear,” which won an award for its lead actor performance.
- Bernard Lipscomb (film, 2011) was credited as second assistant camera on “True Detective: Night Country,” which won an award for its lead actress performance.
This year’s class of winners for the 82nd Annual Golden Globes proves the Los Angeles Film School continues to demonstrate its commitment to nurturing creative talent that makes meaningful contributions to the global entertainment landscape.
For more information on The Los Angeles Film School or The Los Angeles Recording School, visit lafilm.edu.
About The Los Angeles Film School
The Los Angeles Film School is an accredited higher education institution located in the heart of Hollywood. The school has served the community and its students since 1999 and offers entertainment-focused Bachelor of Science degrees in Animation, Audio Production, Digital Filmmaking, Entertainment Business, Film Production, Graphic Design, Media Communications, Music Production and Writing for Film & TV; and Associate of Science degrees in Audio Production, Music Production, and Film. The campus facilities include the historic RCA Building at 6363 Sunset Boulevard and the studios at 6690 Sunset Boulevard, where students have access to industry-standard equipment, editing labs, dub stages and recording studios.
Los Angeles Film School
The school’s faculty of industry professionals have earned credits on major motion pictures, video games and music recordings. Numerous alumni have received awards at film festivals worldwide, engineered multi-platinum selling albums, and some credits include GRAMMY and Oscar nominations and wins. The school is a VA-approved institution and accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
For more information about The Los Angeles Film School, please visit www.lafilm.edu or call 323.860.0789.
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LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS used GDC 2026 to spotlight the next phase of its “Original IP Initiative,” outlining a proprietary development framework aimed at building high-end, original AAA games for a global audience. The studio said the initiative, first introduced at GDC 2025, now includes active development of a new globally driven blockbuster title and a more formalized system for shaping future intellectual property.
A major part of that strategy came from newly appointed Creative Director Feng Zhu, who described a structured approach to original game creation centered on strong visual identity, disciplined worldbuilding, and repeatable production methods. During his GDC session, Zhu introduced the studio’s “90:10 Balance” philosophy, where 90% of a game is grounded in real-world references like authentic locations, historical context, and realistic proportions, while the remaining 10% is used to deliver the creative hooks, tension, and storytelling elements that define the title’s identity.
LIGHTSPEED also emphasized its investment in production infrastructure, including a purpose-built in-house motion capture facility in Los Angeles. Led by Motion Capture Studio Manager Kristin Gallagher, the studio says the facility is designed to handle complex performance capture with greater efficiency, supported by a custom API and advanced technical pipeline developed jointly by teams in LA and across the company’s global network.
The announcement reinforces LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS’ broader ambition to grow beyond service and co-development work into a stronger portfolio of original blockbuster properties. Best known as a co-developer of PUBG MOBILE and the developer of the upcoming Last Sentinel, the company says its long-term focus is on delivering cinematic, culturally resonant game experiences built for players worldwide.
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Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival Returns to Philadelphia March 28-29, Celebrating 100 Years of Sakura Friendship
Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival
Philadelphia’s annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival will return to Fairmount Park on Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, 2026, with a special focus on the 100th anniversary of Japan’s gift of cherry trees to the city. Hosted by the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia and Subaru of America, Inc., the two-day event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Horticulture Center and Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center.
Organizers say the family-friendly, dog-friendly festival will feature live music, Japanese cultural performances, cosplay and alternative fashion shows, karaoke, tea ceremonies, calligraphy, ikebana demonstrations, a vendor fair, artist alley, and a food court highlighting Japanese and Asian cuisine. A “Prettiest in Pink” Pet Contest & Parade is also scheduled for Sunday, March 29. The event comes after the festival drew more than 25,000 attendees in 2025 and will expand its footprint this year to improve the visitor experience.
General admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the gate, while children under 12 and JASGP members can attend for free. Organizers said the festival will be held rain or shine, with parking available at the Highmark Mann Center for $10 per vehicle. More information and tickets are available at PhillySakura.org.
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Apollo and Howard Theatre Set Historic ‘Best of the Apollo’ Event in D.C.
The Apollo Theater and Howard Theatre will co-present Best of the Apollo on April 26, 2026, in Washington, D.C., with Chris Spencer hosting the historic live event.
Two landmark institutions in American music are coming together for a major live event in Washington, D.C. The Apollo Theater and the Howard Theatre have announced Best of the Apollo, scheduled for April 26, 2026, at the Howard Theatre, marking the first official co-presentation between the two iconic venues.
Hosted by comedian and actor Chris Spencer, the event brings together two stages with deep roots in Black performance history. Both the Apollo and the Howard were key stops on the Chitlin’ Circuit, the network of venues that supported Black artists during segregation and helped shape the course of American music. Artists including Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and Marvin Gaye all performed on these stages.
What to watch for: this is more than a one-night concert. It is a symbolic link between Harlem and Washington, D.C., two cities with major influence on Black cultural history. The event also honors the legacy of Amateur Night at the Apollo, the long-running talent showcase known for introducing new artists to wider audiences. Performers have not yet been announced, so the lineup will be a key next step to watch.
The show takes place Sunday, April 26, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the show starting at 7 p.m. at the Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C. Early-bird tickets start at $60.
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