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Source: http://www.marketwatch.com
HOLLYWOOD, Nov 16, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Student and Alumni Veterans as well as supporters of The Los Angeles Film School (LAFS) were honored this Veterans Day at the second Annual Salute, hosted by LAFS at The Avalon in Hollywood last Friday. An incredibly talented panel as well as several exceptional speeches comprised the event. Special guests included award-winning producer/writer Gale Anne Hurd; president of Summit Talent and Literary Agency, Sandy Weinberg; multi-platinum recording engineer Dave Pensado; Sleepy Giant's Dave Anderson; visual effects supervisor Van Ling; CEO and creative director at The Third Floor, Chris Edwards; director of digital entertainment at RGH Entertainment, John Zuur Platten and keynote speaker, actor Patrick Kilpatrick. Nick Light, Special Advisor to the Recording Industry for The Los Angeles Film School and Senior VP of Artist Development and Touring at Sony, was the moderator for the event and kept a lively pace as students and alums rapid-fired questions at the panelists through dinner.
Panelist Van Ling stated, "I had the opportunity to speak with over a dozen student Veterans and found them to be smart, enthusiastic and passionate about their goals and futures; I was both honored and proud to reciprocate that positive inspiration."
There was a strong military presence inside the legendary Hollywood club; Marine Vet Jon Barton, owner of Tactical Media Group, along with fellow military Vet partners, Matt Anderson, stunt coordinator and Tim Abell, actor/host of Grateful Nation and member of the Gallant Few, a non-profit military transitional group, offered insights to Veterans after dinner. The three of them received the 2011 Veteran Pathfinder Award from The Los Angeles Film School for their continued work with, and for, Veterans in the media.
Veteran Spirit Awards were handed out to Valedictorians and Salutatorians of LAFS graduating classes. Recipients of the awards, Andrew Coles, J.R. Griffin, Dustin Widget, Richard Chatman, Ronell Ellis, Ryan Hicks, Robert Holley, Arthur Velling, Derek Hultquist, and David Estes, make up 18% of all valedictorians and salutatorians at the school. Prizes and awards were given courtesy of sponsors: Gamefly, Hurley, Native Instruments, SetWear, Ranger Up and WWE.
The Los Angeles Film School also honored Vets by a making a donation to the Semper Fi Fund. LAFS donated $1 for every new fan received on their Facebook page on Veterans Day, amounting to a total of $1,300. The Semper Fi Fund is a 501(c) (3) non-profit, set up to provide immediate financial aid for injured and critically ill service members and their families.
Source: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-los-angeles-film-school-supports-and-honors-vets-donates-money-to-injured-marines-2011-11-16
Source: http://www.marketwatch.com
HOLLYWOOD, Nov 16, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Student and Alumni Veterans as well as supporters of The Los Angeles Film School (LAFS) were honored this Veterans Day at the second Annual Salute, hosted by LAFS at The Avalon in Hollywood last Friday. An incredibly talented panel as well as several exceptional speeches comprised the event. Special guests included award-winning producer/writer Gale Anne Hurd; president of Summit Talent and Literary Agency, Sandy Weinberg; multi-platinum recording engineer Dave Pensado; Sleepy Giant's Dave Anderson; visual effects supervisor Van Ling; CEO and creative director at The Third Floor, Chris Edwards; director of digital entertainment at RGH Entertainment, John Zuur Platten and keynote speaker, actor Patrick Kilpatrick. Nick Light, Special Advisor to the Recording Industry for The Los Angeles Film School and Senior VP of Artist Development and Touring at Sony, was the moderator for the event and kept a lively pace as students and alums rapid-fired questions at the panelists through dinner.
Panelist Van Ling stated, "I had the opportunity to speak with over a dozen student Veterans and found them to be smart, enthusiastic and passionate about their goals and futures; I was both honored and proud to reciprocate that positive inspiration."
There was a strong military presence inside the legendary Hollywood club; Marine Vet Jon Barton, owner of Tactical Media Group, along with fellow military Vet partners, Matt Anderson, stunt coordinator and Tim Abell, actor/host of Grateful Nation and member of the Gallant Few, a non-profit military transitional group, offered insights to Veterans after dinner. The three of them received the 2011 Veteran Pathfinder Award from The Los Angeles Film School for their continued work with, and for, Veterans in the media.
Veteran Spirit Awards were handed out to Valedictorians and Salutatorians of LAFS graduating classes. Recipients of the awards, Andrew Coles, J.R. Griffin, Dustin Widget, Richard Chatman, Ronell Ellis, Ryan Hicks, Robert Holley, Arthur Velling, Derek Hultquist, and David Estes, make up 18% of all valedictorians and salutatorians at the school. Prizes and awards were given courtesy of sponsors: Gamefly, Hurley, Native Instruments, SetWear, Ranger Up and WWE.
The Los Angeles Film School also honored Vets by a making a donation to the Semper Fi Fund. LAFS donated $1 for every new fan received on their Facebook page on Veterans Day, amounting to a total of $1,300. The Semper Fi Fund is a 501(c) (3) non-profit, set up to provide immediate financial aid for injured and critically ill service members and their families.
Source: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-los-angeles-film-school-supports-and-honors-vets-donates-money-to-injured-marines-2011-11-16
