Often the success of a television series lies less in the “who” and “what” and even more so with the “where,” which is why “Location, location, location” is more important in the film business than it is in any other industry. That may be why finding the right location for a tv show is...

  Hollywood hŏl′ē-wo͝od′ the international epicenter of the movie and film industry, show-business, entertainment and, last but not least, glamour. It isn’t too hard to believe that during the early 20th century, a time which modern American society was rich with innovation, that the culture...

Ah, the clown, originally conceived to bring joy and happiness to all, and yet, somewhere along the line, has transformed into one of the scariest figures of Hollywood’s horror movies and films. It is estimated that somewhere around 12% of the U.S. population has some level of aversion to clowns. While...

We asked “Trichster” Director and winner of the 2015 LA Center Studios Young Filmmaker Competition, Jillian Corsie, if she’d like to say a few words about her experience with her film, the competition, and what it feels like to have taken home the top prize. She graciously obliged....

Last month we started sharing some first-hand experiences of women in film and some statistics backing up the claim that there is gender inequality in film. Think of the following as our loaded gun… Would you say that to your mother/sister/daughter/wife? Gender inequality in film is largely realized...

The ACLU brought attention to gender inequality in film when it called out the industry for its lack of female directors. It’s asking federal and California civil rights agencies to investigate a “systemic failure” to put women at the helm. In this two part series, we’re exploring what this failure...

The Spark There you are. You went and saw the latest blockbuster film, but you know that you could write something much more exciting, something deeper, something that would resonate with a majority of the movie-going public! So, heedless of the screenplay writing tips you didn’t read, you grab your...

It’s that time of year again; the halls are decked, mistletoe is strung above unsuspecting heads, and the candles are lit! In case those obvious few hints didn’t help, we’re celebrating the holidays, full tilt here at LA Center Studios! Here’s a list of live-action holiday wonderland filming...

Social media is changing the game of entertainment, and younger and younger generations are unintentionally plowing their way into the industry by shooting on their iPhones and GoPros, so why not give it a try? Here’s a list of 5 non-traditional, super short-film contests ordered from super short film,...