LAFSC ADDITIONAL FEES

LAFSC strives to provide students with the best resources in film studies and production at the best possible cost. Therefore, LAFSC offers its students discounted rates on some books as well as lab fees that are a fraction of the cost of other Southern California film programs.

Below is a breakdown of fees that students can expect to pay upon arrival at the program based upon their elective course of study. All fees are subject to change without notice.

TOTAL FEES FOR STUDENTS IN MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION ELECTIVE

Books:
People and Process of Film and Video Production $54
Filmmaker’s Handbook $12
Behind the Screen $14
Books total $80

*Lab fees: Motion Picture Production $40

Hollywood Production Workshop $250
Lab fees total $290

TOTAL FOR BOOKS AND LAB FEES $370

TOTAL FEES FOR STUDENTS IN PROFESSIONAL SCREENWRITING ELECTIVE
Books:
The People and Process of Film and Video Production $54
The Filmmaker’s Handbook $12
Behind the Screen $14
Lew Hunter’s Screenwriting 434 $16
Bird by Bird $12
Books total $108

*Lab fees: Hollywood Production Workshop $250
Lab fees total: $250

TOTAL FOR BOOKS AND LAB FEES $358

(Screenwriters may choose to order screenwriting software for an additional $100)

* Lab fees cover licensing rights for music in all films, a budget for Hollywood Production Workshop films, a 2.5% administrative fee for financial transactions and a Hollywood premiere of Hollywood Production Workshop films.

* Motion Picture Production students are responsible for all voluntary extra costs of producing their films (rentals, food, permits, casting, etc). Music licensing rights, some equipment, and access to liability insurance are provided to all films at no additional cost.

* Students are responsible for purchasing their own tape/film stock for all films.