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WW open the beginning of 2014, will be a head-turner. Noted starchitect om Mayne of Morphosis Architects design incorporates residential and learning space in one 10-story building now under construction at Sunset and Gordon. Emerson College has maintained an institutional presence in Boston institution founded in 1880, broke ground for its Los Angeles campus, a new star was born in Hollywood. Well known in the entertainment industry it counts 3,200 alumni who live in Los Ange- les and work in the "business." Its new home, slated to be hen Emerson College, the well respected "These schools are having a very positive impact on the Hollywood economy. Many people aren't even aware so many are here. They need to know that Hollywood is a great place to get an education." — Leron Gubler, President/CEO, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Hollywood U logo used with permission of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. ital of the world, and over the past several years the New York Film Academy and Los Angeles Film School joined the venerable American Film Institute to create the future wizards who work behind the camera. Perched atop a hill overlooking Los Angeles in nearby Los Feliz, the AFI Conservatory offers a Master of Fine Arts degree in cinematography, directing, editing, producing, pro- duction design and screenwriting. e New York Film Academy maintains classrooms at Universal Studios (more info) and Los Angeles Film School goes so far as to put its students behind the camera during their first week of instruction in sort of a before and after experiment. ere's no shortage of actors in Hollywood and any good actor recognizes the value of training and education. To break into acting or sharpen their skills, actors have a variety of schools from which to choose. e American Academy of Dramatic Arts bills itself as the "first drama school in the English-speaking world." Founded 18 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / FALL 2012 Los Angeles since 1986, when it launched a semester-long pro- gram built around professional internships at film studios, media outlets, marketing agencies, and related enterprises. Full enroll- ment will be 220 students by fall 2014. Hollywood has long been recognized as the filmmaking cap- in 1884 in New York City, alumni have reached the pinnacle of theatrical success. Located on what was once the south lot of Charlie Chaplin's studio, the modern facility, with acting studios, a costume and prop shop, camera technique and movement stu- dios, a vocal production studio and rehearsal space, and a scene shop. e campus also includes a 150-seat proscenium theatre for full productions. e library is located in one of the historic Chaplin Studio bungalows, it holds a computer lab, a screening room, a comprehensive collection of books, scripts, musical scores, DVDs, CDs, video and audio tapes, plus a wide variety of reference mate- rials on every aspect of theatre. Local alumni Paul Rudd and Adam Scott keep in touch with the school and visit often. It requires audition for admission and acceptance into a ican Musical and Dramatic Academy prides itself on its talented faculty of actors, directors, designers, dancers, singers and choreog- raphers. AMDA offers both 4-year bachelor degrees and two year conservatory degrees in Acting, Musical eatre and Dance e- atre. Alumna Nina Arianda received a 2012 Tony Award for Best Actress for her role as Vanda in Venus in Fur on Broadway. Nina was also nominated for a Tony Award in 2011 for portrayal of Billie third year of study. Its Youth Conservatory is open to 12-16 year olds and will be featured on an upcoming Lifetime Net- work special in December. Located near the famous Capitol Records building, the Amer-