As of July this year, Los Angeles Film School alumni have made impressive contributions to the film and television industry. Their work ranges from a gripping documentary about a rising Olympic legend to one of the highest-profile television shows of the season. Additionally, they have played an integral role in creating an immersive entertainment experience in Las Vegas. These achievements highlight the diversity of talents of the school’s graduates and their significant impact on the industry.
Ariel from Disney Jr.
Matthew Silverman completed his work as production coordinator on the first season of the new series, Disney Jr’s Ariel. This is Silverman’s second production with Disney Jr., having previously worked on the CGI animated series. Mira, royal detective. Silverman pursued an associate’s degree in animation. He then continued and also obtained a bachelor’s degree in 2018.
Synopsis
Ariel from Disney Jr. is an animated musical series for preschoolers, inspired by the classic tale of The Little Mermaid. The series follows 8-year-old mermaid princess Ariel as she and her friends embark on exciting underwater adventures in the Caribbean-inspired kingdom of Atlantica and beyond. Familiar characters like King Triton, Ursula, Sebastian and Flounder appear alongside new additions including Ariel’s best friends, sea-children Lucia and Fernie, and various charming sea creatures. This enchanting series offers a delicious blend of fun and adventure for young viewers.
Simone Biles: on the rise
The Netflix series, Simone Biles: Rising, on Biles’ return to Olympic gold, was a hit with Netflix viewers, peaking at #2 in the United States. Former cinema 2011 Alex Trudeau Viriato edited the recently published series. Another of his recent assignments as an editor is for the Jon Bon Jovi documentary on Hulu, Thank you, good night.
Synopsis
Simone Biles on the risea captivating new series from Netflix, offers an in-depth look at the extraordinary careers of gymnasts. The documentary series highlights her groundbreaking achievements and traces her unexpected withdrawal from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The four-part series offers a comprehensive view of her journey, focusing on her resilience and determination as she prepares for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This inspiring documentary is a must-see this Olympic season.
The boys
Jessica Malumay (Film 2012) worked as post-production coordinator on the new season of the Amazon Prime series, The boys. The buzz-worthy fourth season premiered on Thursday, June 13. Malumay has been part of a busy release schedule this year, having also worked as a post-production coordinator on other Amazon Prime series like Fallout, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, And Reach.
Synopsis
The boys takes place in a universe where individuals with superpowers are celebrated as heroes by the public and are employed by the powerful corporation Vought International, which markets their abilities. However, behind their heroic facades, many of these “heroes” are arrogant, selfish and corrupt. The show focuses on two main groups: the Seven, Vought’s top superhero team, and the Boys, a group of vigilantes determined to expose and eliminate Vought and its deceptive superheroes.
Twists
Andrew Wagner (Digital Filmmaking 2022) was credited as an On-Site Production Assistant on Twists. This exciting role was Wagner’s first major feature film, having worked on several independent films and shorts since graduating, including the feature Robot riot.
Synopsis
Daisy Edgar-Jones plays Kate Carter, a former storm chaser traumatized by a tornado during her college years. Now safely studying storms in New York, Kate is brought back to the plains by her friend Javi (Anthony Ramos) to test a new tracking system. She meets Tyler Owens (Powell), a daring social media star who loves sharing his dangerous storm chasing adventures. As storm season intensifies, unprecedented phenomena emerge, forcing Kate, Tyler and their teams into a deadly battle against converging storm systems in central Oklahoma.
The Las Vegas Sphere
Nelson Monroig (Animation 2019) currently works as a project manager for Sphere in Las Vegas. Prior to that, Monroig worked on VR projects for Facebook/Meta and as a quality assurance manager for Disney. A US Army veteran, he works on The Sphere’s interactive portfolio, which has recently seen artists such as U2 and Phish, with an upcoming concert series for the Eagles starting in September. Darren Aronofsky’s Postcards from Earth is now on view at The Sphere, featuring work from 2014 Audio Production alumnus, Mehrnaz Mohabati. Mohabati is one of the 2024 inductees into the Spotlight Academy.
July Industry Roundup
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