Oscar’s Hollywood
Discover Hollywood Special Report by Oscar Arslanian
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hile the conversation, “We need more affordable housing” is one we hear over and over, Thomas Safran & Associates has been providing such for decades. Indeed, since the firm was founded in 1974, they have built over 6,000 units. Today they have 1,000 units under construction and another 1,200 in pre-construction. One of those projects is the exciting Hollywood Arts Collective on Hollywood Blvd. This handsome $120 million project, scheduled to open in Summer 2023, will include 151 affordable units that will be offered to artists working in the industry, an 86seat theatre, a rehearsal studio and office space for nonprofit arts organizations. The project will serve as the western region HQ for The Actor’s Fund, a nonprofit that will provide social services to those in the entertainment industry. At the virtual groundbreaking for the project, Actor’s Fund Western Region Executive Director Keith McNutt stated ,“Access to affordable housing is critical to the thriving creative community in Hollywood and the city of Los Angeles. Also at the event, Anette Benning, Vice Chair of The Actor’s Fund said, ”The Hollywood Arts Collective allows us to significantly deepen our commitment to our colleagues in the Hollywood creative community.” Safran & Associates is noted for building affordable units that look like standard market rate units as well as managing the properties that they build to high standards. The first Hollywood project they built on Fountain Ave., just east of Vine Street in the early 80s, still looks brand new as do several others that they have built in
Hollywood Arts Collective artist’s concept Hollywood. We are indeed fortunate to have Safran & Associates in partnership with The Actor’s Fund building the new Hollywood Arts Collective. DH
AMDA COLLEGE OF THE PERFORMING ARTS 6305 Yucca St. (323) 603-5915. When you attend AMDA Los Angeles, you become a part of Hollywood's creative community; the studios, theatres and landmarks are your inspiration. Hundreds of films, television shows and live performances take place here each day. With Hollywood as your classroom, you'll get a real understanding of how show business actually works. Rising to the top of entertainment is rewarding, but getting there takes more than just talent: You need discipline, determination and-most importantly-the right training. For over 50 years, AMDA has been transforming talented performers from all over the world into respected, working professionals. Your journey to a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree all begins with an audition. www.amda.edu THE LOS ANGELES FILM SCHOOL 6363 Sunset Blvd. (323) 860-0789. The Los Angeles Film School, located in the heart of Hollywood is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), VA-approved, and offers entertainment-focused Bachelor of Science degrees in Animation, Audio Production, Digital Filmmaking, Entertainment Business, Film Production, Graphic Design, and Writing for Film & TV as well as Associate of Science degrees in Audio Production, Music Production, and Film. The L.A. Film School has been an academic leader in the entertainment community since 1999. Our goal is to equip every student with the necessary skills they need to succeed in this industry. Whether our students choose to take classes online or on campus in Hollywood, we train the next generation of creative professionals. Students thrive in our experimental environment under the instruction of seasoned faculty members, many of whom are still actively involved in the entertainment industry. www.lafilm.edu LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE Established in 1929, LACC provides a dynamic innovative learning environment offering more than 100 vocational and professional programs including degrees, transfer programs and certificates to more than 18,000 students. Los Angeles City College is home to one of the most vibrant and diverse campuses in the country and houses state of the art equipment, soundstages and editing rooms for students majoring in cinema/tv, theatre and music. The campus provides a wide range of professional and vocational programs at a fraction of the cost of state and private colleges. Notable alumni include Morgan Freeman, Mark Hamill, Alvin Ailey, Nick Beck, Jerry Goldsmith, John Williams and Clint Eastwood. www.lacitycollege.edu.
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