Welcome to the London Film School

Since 1956 the school has trained thousands of directors, cinematographers, editors and other film professionals now working across the globe. It is the most truly international school anywhere, with 70% of its students from outside Britain. This diversity fits very well in the melting pot of London.

London Film School is proud to be a Skillset Screen Academy. Skillset is the industry body which supports skills and training for the UK audio visual industries. London Film School is one of two graduate schools across the UK recognised by Skillset as a Centre for Excellence

In 2008 students' films were screened at 110 festivals, and won 12 major awards.

We teach through filmmaking, on stages, and in workshops rather than in classrooms -- the building functions like a studio. On the MA Filmmaking you'll work on a minimum of six films, at least two as director, with all costs included in fees. They'll be mostly on film, including two 10 minute 35mm studio/location drama exercises. You'll get over £3,000 back to spend on your graduation film. With just 125 participants, the MA Filmmaking generates over 170 finished films a year. It's an exceptionally busy place.

LFS is a living creative community -- not a short term 'immersion experience' or a commercial training product. It's a very independent non-profit school run by passionate and experienced filmmakers -- 18 full-time faculty and a varied and hugely talented group of visiting lecturers, technicians and artists.

This website can tell you about life at LFS. But choosing a film school is a big decision. You may want to visit us or talk to a student or a graduate. Please contact us and we'll answer your questions and put you in touch.

Ben Gibson,
Director.