the newest foreground for rising and established filmmakers + Visual media entertainment leaders.

Editor in Chief — Milla Nguyen @milla_nguyen.co
Video created by — Andy Cornielle @andy.moves

ALLUSION MAGAZINE is a digital and print magazine that features the untold stories of community talent, rising filmmakers, and industry veterans. The magazine was founded by Editor in Chief: Milla Nguyen in order to bridge the gap between upcoming Gen Z + Millennial filmmakers and the industry. The AM crew initiative highlights all student creatives, local photographers, and production crew that create the content — leaving no team member without recognition. “Underrated” is a section exclusively for the hidden gems of local filmmaking talent that might not have as big of a following as others in the industry. That doesn’t mean they shine any less. “The Vicarious Column explores below-the-surface personal stories of the most respectable filmmakers (from legends of Hollywood history to social media’s talk-of-the-town filmmaking icons) #livevicariously. At Allusion Magazine, there is no prejudice based on culture, award-winning status, who you know, or even what you’re wearing. We’re serving authenticity to the masses.

WE ALLUDE TO OUR OWN STORIES.

the TEAM behind allusion magazine

Editor in Chief

milla Nguyen

Weiko lin

Faculty Advisor

evan odinsoff

Director of Visual Media

kurtis williams

Director of Content

anna lei

Director of Events

anusha natarajan

Business & Data Consultant

made in los angeles, representing filmmakers around the globe…

OUR PARTNERS

WEIKO LIN

  • Allusion is an all-new, LMU student-run digital magazine founded by Editor-in-Chief Milla Nguyen (WSCR '26) that features stories of community talent, rising filmmakers, and industry veterans, including profiles of notable LMU alumni and SFTV Chairs & Program Directors. Read the debut issue now!

    - LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY (SCHOOL OF FILM & TELEVISION)

  • "i was interviewed and photographed by some really smart lmu grad students. it has me feeling like a real celeb! The whole thing is such a cool feat."

    - KAREN JOSEPH ADCOCK (WRITER ON THE BEAR, ATLANTA, & MORE)

  • "I'm usually always behind the camera. This time, i got to be in front of it. thank you for this wonderful shoot. @brooklynhistory @milla_nguyen.co @jmvalgora"

    - SHRUTI PAREKH (DIRECTOR OF ZARI)

  • "Thanks so much for this, I'm always blown away by the people who take time to shine a light on my career."

    - VAHAN BEDELIAN (DIRECTOR OF THE K-TOWN KILLER)

  • "Allusion is a student magazine for the LMU film school to support up-and-coming women filmmakers. These students have been very professional. it looks awesome!"

    -AMANDA OVERTON (EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF ARCANE, SEVERANCE SEASON 1, & MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS)

  • "I returned to ucla for a memorable photoshoot with allusion magazine and we discussed the impact UCLA had on me and why i made flight 182. they captured this full circle moment so perfectly on film."

    -RIPPIN SINDHER (DIRECTOR OF FLIGHT 182)

  • "Big Thanks to allusion magazine for the beautiful feature on flight 182!"

    -ARCHIE PANJABI (EMMY AWARD-WINNING ACTRESS OF THE GOOD WIFE, DEPARTURE & DOCTOR WHO)

  • "I had the honor of being featured in Allusion Magazine. at every step of your career there is always someone you inspire. there is always a person dreaming to get to your level, whether you are an intern or an executive producer. And i will always pay it forward."

    JAMIL AKIM O’QUINN (WRITER ON S.W.A.T, THE EQUALIZER, & NCIS: LOS ANGELES)

  • "I just read my article and wanted to thank you again for listening to my story and taking the time to craft it into such a beautiful narrative! It made me emotional, reliving my life through your words."

    -NATHAN XIA (DIRECTOR OF ADAM’S SONG, AYO, CHECK UP!, & MORE)

  • "It was so lovely to talk with Allusion magazine. all of the questions were so genuine and really well prepared. I have not experienced a more real interview than this one before."

    -FIORI CARMEN (DIRECTOR OF TRANSPASSING, SELF CARE, & MORE)

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