The London Film School

The London Film School (LFS) is internationally celebrated for its commitment to film, craft excellence, innovation and creative freedom. We are consistently rated in The Hollywood Reporter – the leading magazine for the film industry - as one of the 15 top international film schools. We are recognised by Creative Skillset as a Centre of Excellence Film Academy. Currently located in Covent Garden LFS is the oldest film school in the UK. Deeply connected to local and international screen industries, we have an alumni spanning the globe, and working in every part of the film industry. Our students and alumni have won every major award in the screen industries, and we continue to foster and nurture the next generation of filmmakers. During 2015, films created at the school had around 200 festival entries, wining over 30 prizes. The list spanned Cannes, Venice, Tribeca, Clermont-Ferrand International Film Festival, The BFI London Film Festival, Edinburgh, Encounters, Oscars, and Sundance. With around 220 full-time students, from over 30 countries, we are a dynamic hub for high quality film making activity, preparing creative storytellers for the world’s screen industries. We offer 3 full-time MA programmes, a Ph.D. Film by Practice, and a full calendar of short courses. The school is committed to collaborative practice-based learning and produces up to 180 films every year. The result is a dynamic and intensive film environment which creates global networks for life. This year the school turns 60, and with a planned move to a new home next year, is on the verge of a new chapter in its history. It’s an exciting time to join the school. The London Film School is a non-profit educational charity with Mike Leigh OBE as its Chairman of the Board and Jane Roscoe as its Director.