

"To survive in the film industry you need to be strong. Actors must be tough as nails, but also
Today we'd like to introduce you to Courtney Paige, LAFA's lead judge in October. Courtney, thanks for joining us today! You are very...
LAFA Team
Dec 3, 2019


"Sometimes life isn’t about the reward at the end; it’s about the reward during"
A filmmaker from Maryland, Barry Worthington has written, directed, edited, acted, and has even sometimes been the cinematographer for...
LAFA Team
Sep 26, 2019


"Give up on the fear of exploring the unknown"
David Leidy is an award winning director, writer and producer, who dives deep into mystical realms to bring forth metamorphosis. David's...
LAFA Team
Sep 18, 2019


"Once you realize nothing is impossible, it becomes clear how to reach the goal"
Igor Sadovski is a Moldovan screenwriter and film director who specializes in psychological thrillers, drama and mystery films. After...
LAFA Team
Sep 18, 2019


"I was living the life of Miya, so I didn't need to rehearse for that role"
Baby Mahasweta is a young actress from South India. Earlier this year, she produced and acted in "To whom should I tell?", a short drama...
LAFA Team
Aug 28, 2019


"The secret of success is to have good people around you, who believe in you and remind you how
Tereza Hirsch is an award winning Writer, Director, Actress and Production Designer, best known for her political period piece "The Guilt...
LAFA Team
Jul 15, 2019


"Writing has always been my refuge to quiet the chaos going on around me"
Jennifer Steets has always been passionate about writing. After having trained with the US Womens Volleyball Team in Colorado Springs,...
LAFA Team
Jul 15, 2019


"When I see the whole arc of the story with the message, I start writing the first page"
Shunsuke Funakoshi is a Los Angeles based sci-fi screenwriter who recently won Best Screenplay Feature award at LAFA, for his screenplay...
LAFA Team
Jun 4, 2019


"It was hard at the beginning, but working for the right people will get you somewhere for sure
Oliver Bou Eid is a filmmaker with extensive background as a visual effects artist, editor and cinematographer. His impressive spot for...
LAFA Team
May 6, 2019


"Music is my connection to humanity. It is how I express what I perceive, and who I am"
Mahlon Berv is an emerging film composer, based in Los Angeles. He composed the music for Not(e) for a Dreamer, and worked as a scoring...
LAFA Team
Apr 10, 2019


























