This is the official page for alumni of London Film School, a meeting place for the global LFS community.
Keep up to date with news, events, and stay in touch with former peers.
As we look forward to taking place next month, we want to give an extra shout out to former student, Masha Novikova won took home third prize in La Cinef last year. Masha spoke to and shared her experiences of what is was like to win, and what she’s working on now.
15/02/2022
Il cinema che parla il linguaggio sociale: sul grande schermo si racconta il valore dell’afrodiscendenza L’afrodiscendenza vista come un plus, come un valore, è una componente sociale eterogenea, multiforme e complessa sicuramente capace di arricchire e
26/10/2021
BBC Writersroom: Open Call
The next window for Open Call script submissions for the BBC Writersroom development programmes will run from Thursday 9 December 2021 until Thursday 13 January 2022. Get your scripts ready!
Announcing the dates and details of our next Open Call window for script submissions Find out exciting news about our annual script submission window, including more development opportunities.
19/10/2021
Read a new interview with alumnus Affonso Gonçalves, editor of Carol, Paterson and most recently Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Lost Daughter, courtesy of the American Film Institute:
https://www.afi.com/news/spotlight-interview-on-editor-affonso-goncalves/
07/10/2021
It's Funny Because It's True | Hot Docs x Netflix
Hot Docs and Netflix are looking to discover the next generation of filmmakers through their funniest non-fiction tales. The project will financially support up to five documentary projects with a total budget of $20,000 USD each. Successful projects will be under mentorship of Netflix’s documentary team and other filmmaking professionals to help selected filmmakers expand their networks and advance their careers.
Apply by November 3rd!
It's Funny Because It's True - Hot Docs It’s Funny Because It’s True is open to anyone in the world with a demonstrated commitment to filmmaking. We believe that great stories can come from anyone, anywhere. Completed projects will be launched in 2022, and premiere and live on , Netflix’s social media channels dedicated ...
06/10/2021
The Les Arcs Film Festival Work in Progress session is open for applications until 13th October! The session screens excerpts from European films in post-production to sales agents, festival programmers, distributors and funds.
Work in Progress | IndustryWork in Progress The Work In Progress session screens excerpts from European films in post-production to sales agents, festival programmers, distributors and funds. Industry: Coproduction Village Work in Progress Music Village Pro Talent Village Packs & Accreditations The Work-in-progress, w...
05/10/2021
Thrilled to see our alumni Rafael Manuel and Theo James Krekis selected for this year's NETWORK@LFF!
https://network.bfi.org.uk/news-and-features/industry-insights/bfi-networklff-2021-cohort-announced
28/09/2021
Applications are open until 30th October for CANNESERIES Unlimited and CANNESFILMS Unlimited, series and feature films writing residencies in Cannes!
Talent Unlimited - Writing residencies in Cannes We are a writers’ residency for those who want to write the European series and films that the world will remember.
15/09/2021
Congratulations to the LFS alumni team behind A Brixton Tale—co-directors Darragh Carey and Bertrand Desrochers, and co-writers Rupert Baynham and Chi Mai—on its UK release!
Also part of the team are:
Shalini Adnani - Production Design
Frederico Nobre de Carvalho - Art Direction
Chelsea Gallagher - Assistant Art Director
Piero Cioffi - Gaffer
Joan Vicente Dura - Electrician
Maja Jensen - Grip
Tamas Apor Meder - Lighting Technician
Guardian review: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/sep/13/a-brixton-tale-review
Evening Standard interview: https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/a-brixton-tale-independent-film-interview-b955093.html
A Brixton Tale: the making of this year’s must-see independent film Made on a shoestring budget, this story about gentrification and cultural appropriation in South London hits cinemas this week. Amon Warmann talks to the filmmakers and its star, Ola Orebiyi
01/09/2021
The Autumn round of BFI NETWORK Short Film Funding is now open! Get your applications in before 27th September: https://network.bfi.org.uk/short-film-funding
17/08/2021
We are thrilled to be included in The Hollywood Reporter's Top International Film Schools 2021 and are so proud of our community of staff, students and alumni.
If you're inspired to join others on our MA Filmmaking course starting January 2022, apply by 4 October 2021.
Read more: https://bit.ly/37Orcek
Photo Credit:
DP Miguel Montoya
Bastard by Mohsun Guliyev, a semi-finalist in Student Academy Awards 2020
17/08/2021
Slightly delayed due to a lovely time away at the Locarno Film Festival, here is our July round-up of student and alumni achievements at LFS!
https://lfs.org.uk/content/july-alumni-graduate-film-highlights