Why LACC Cinema & Television?

Because you’ll get the same hands-on, career-building training — without the six-figure debt.

At LACC, you’re not paying for prestige — you’re paying for access, experience, and opportunity. You’ll touch cameras in your first semester, work with real crews, and walk away with a reel, not just a diploma.
And all for just $46 a unit.

Yes. It’s a game changer.

Studying in Hollywood means you’re not just learning about the industry — you’re surrounded by it.
Internships, networking, studio tours, guest speakers — it’s all just a few blocks away. You're in the city where production happens every day, and you never know who you'll meet or where your work might lead.

Absolutely. That’s what we’re here for.

We built our program for beginners and career changers. You’ll learn by doing, with guided support from instructors who’ve worked in the business. You don’t need experience — just curiosity and commitment.

Then you're ahead of the game.

Many of our students already hold AA, BA, or even MA degrees — they come to us for what they didn’t get elsewhere: hands-on production experience, crew credits, and the skills to actually work in film and TV.
You can take one class, earn a fast-tracked certificate, or build a new creative career entirely.

You’ll do what filmmakers do: create.

• Write, shoot, and edit your own projects

• Crew on multi-camera productions

• Build a diverse, real-world portfolio

• Learn studio production, field production, sound design, post-production, and more

• Graduate with skills that translate directly to jobs, gigs, or transfers

Yes — and with a head start.

Students transfer to places like UCLA, CSUN, USC, Chapman, AFI, and more.
But here’s the difference: LACC students transfer with experience. While other programs spend two years on theory, we get you on set in semester one.

You can — and many do. Just don’t expect it to be handed to you.

This is a competitive industry, and LACC gives you the tools and mindset to stand out. Employers want more than a degree — they want proof that you can do the work. You’ll leave with that proof.
Many of our students start freelancing, working on sets, or producing content before they even graduate.

Very. We get it — life is busy.

We offer Fall, Spring, Winter, and Summer start dates, with day, evening, and online courses.
Whether you're working full-time or raising a family, there’s a schedule that can work for you — and an instructor who’ll meet you where you are.

You can. And that one class might change your life.

Many of our best students came here “just to try it.” All it takes is one course — and from there, you can go as far as you want.
Whether it’s screenwriting, directing, editing, or studio production — there’s room for you here.

Yes — and we recommend it.

TV and Film share more in common than you might think. Cross-training in both opens up more career options and helps you become a more versatile storyteller. That’s why we even offer hybrid certificates like Cinema-Video Production.

More than you’d expect.

We connect students with internships through our Cooperative Education Program, help them access affordable software and equipment, and keep a steady flow of industry opportunities in your inbox.
You’re never just a number here — you’re part of a creative community.