Film School is a five-piece indie rock band from Los Angeles[1] and San Francisco.

Initially, the band only consisted of Bertens working with members of Fuck and Pavement when they released their debut album Brilliant Career, on MeToo!

Film School released their third album (second on Beggars Banquet) called Hideout in September 2007 after going through some line-up changes and moving to Los Angeles.

Their fourth album, Fission, was released on Hi-Speed Soul in August 2010 to mixed reviews as the band's exploration of new territory delighted some at the same time as it disappointed others.

However, the band's self-titled album lineup reunited on September 5, 2014, to play a special, one-off show at San Francisco's Bottom of the Hill as a tribute for Newenhouse's 40th birthday.