London Film Academy
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Other name | LFA |
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| Motto | Think Film. Live Film. Breathe Film |
| Type | Private film school |
| Established | 2001 |
| Founder | Anna MacDonald and Daisy Gili |
| Location | , 51°28′55″N 0°11′54″W / 51.4819°N 0.1983°W |
| Colors | Black, White, Yellow |
| Website | www.londonfilmacademy.com |
London Film Academy (LFA) is a private film school located in Fulham, London. It was founded in 2001 to provide practical, industry-focused training across all key filmmaking disciplines. Known for its collaborative, hands-on approach, the LFA offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and short courses that prepare students for the fast-paced world of film and television.[1][2][3]
History
[edit]The LFA is housed in a converted Methodist Church on Walham Grove. Founded by Anna MacDonald and Daisy Gili, the Academy was established to provide a practical education focused on celluloid filmmaking. The founders have remained joint principals for over two decades, shaping LFA into one of the leading film schools in the UK.[1][3][2]
In 2006, the LFA formed a partnership with Club Panico, a group created in the mid-1980s with prominent patrons such as Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Sir Ben Kingsley. This partnership further solidified the LFA’s standing in the industry, offering students invaluable networking opportunities.
The LFA hosts its annual graduation showcase at the prestigious BFI Southbank, providing graduates with an opportunity to present their work to industry professionals.[3]
Accreditation
[edit]LFA is a registered higher education provider with the Office for Students (OfS) and listed on their Register, meaning that they meet the OfS requirements for academic standards, course quality, student support, and student protection. Their undergraduate and postgraduate courses are validated by the University of Derby, who were awarded GOLD status for Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) in 2023, making its fourth consecutive year.[4]
Tutors
[edit]LFA’s team of regular and guest speakers and tutors have an impressive track record and continue to produce numerous award-winning feature films, TV dramas, shorts, documentaries, corporate films, music promos and commercials alongside their teaching. It's impossible to list them all, but we listed a few of them below:
Guest Speakers:
Alice Lowe Award-winning Writer/Director/Actor: 'Sightseers', 'Prevenge', 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch'
Callum Turner Actor, Writer: 'Masters of the Air', 'Fantastic Beasts Trilogy', 'Emma'
Camilla Hall Documentary Filmmaker: 'Subject'
Eddie Hamilton Editor: 'TopGun: Maverick', 'Mission Impossible - Fallout/Dead Reckoning Part 1 and 2', 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle', X-Men: First Class', Kick-Ass'
Hossein Amini Screenwriter: ‘Drive', 'Obi-Wan Kenobi', The Alienist', 'Snow White & The Huntsman'
Ivana MacKinnnon Producer/Associate Producer: 'Slumdog Millionaire', 'Beast', 'Centurion'
Jan Harlan Executive Producer: 'A Clockwork Orange', 'The Shining', 'Full Metal Jacket', 'Eyes Wide Shut'
Pia Di Ciaula Editor: 'The Crown', 'A Very English Scandal', 'Tyrannosaur'
Prano Bailey-Bond Writer and Director: 'Censor'
Ralph Eggleston Art Director, Animator, Writer and Director: 'Inside-Out', 'Finding Nemo', 'Monsters Inc.', Wall.e'
Sarah Gavron Director: 'Rocks' 'Suffergette'
Steven Knight Writer, Producer, Director: 'See', 'Peaky Blinders', 'Locke', 'Dirty Pretty Things', 'All the Light We Cannot See'
Tutors:
Directing
Dan Zeff: ‘Gangsta Granny Strikes Again’, ‘The Queen and I’
Sam Clemens: 'The Waterhouse', 'Doctor Who: The Sixth Doctor Adventures'
Simon Shore: ‘Get Real’, ‘Misfits’, ‘Humans’, ‘Broadchurch’, ‘Cleaning Up’
Tiarnan O'Sullivan: 'Playing Dead'
Producing
Becky Knapp: ‘Uncle’, 'Rollin' with the Nines'
Jacob Thomas: 'Perfect 10', 'Making Noise Quietly'
Cinematography
Andrew Speller: ‘1984’, ‘Made of Honor’ ‘Inspector Morse’
Matt Gillan: ‘Caterpillar’
Tania Freimuth: 'The Beaker Girls', 'Verdigris'
Screenwriting
David Lemon: 'Containment', 'Faintheart' and 'Haven'
Emma Millions: ‘Terrornet’, ‘Off Their Rockers’
James Moran: ‘Doctor Who: Time War’, ‘Silverpoint’
Michael Holden: ‘Sherlock Holmes’, ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’
Editing/Grading
Alex Lopera: ‘Mrs Khan’, FabulousPhoebe’
Fola Oyeleye: ‘Untold Stories: Hair on Set’
Lisa Fischer: 'Renegade Inc.'
Martyn Bray: ‘Manhattan’, ‘How to be a Ballerina’
Tom Rowson: 'The Long Ride', 'All Stretched Out'
Editing/Grading
Lauri Kelleher: ‘Grand Designs’
Kostas Mastorakis: ‘B.R.I’
Robert Bourke: ‘Jeremy Vine’, ‘The Essex Murders’
Documentary
Manuela Maiguashca: 'The Thompson' Carnation'
Partners
[edit]London Film Academy collaborates with leading organisations and educational institutions to provide students with the best resources and industry connections. Its partners include:
British Film Institute (BFI)
ARRI
Kodak
Nahemi
University of Derby
Goldsmiths Department of Music
These partnerships offer LFA students access to unique internships, networking opportunities, and advanced filmmaking equipment.
Courses of study
[edit]The London Film Academy offers a wide array of courses that cater to both newcomers and seasoned professionals. These include:
BA (Hons) Filmmaking (2 years): A degree focusing on key filmmaking disciplines, including directing, producing, screenwriting, cinematography, and editing.
MA Filmmaking (1 year): A postgraduate degree emphasizing advanced filmmaking skills and collaboration across roles.
MA Screenwriting (1 year): A postgraduate degree designed for writers aiming to develop screenplays for TV, film, and other media platforms.
Filmmaking Certificate (4 weeks): A hands-on, full-time course designed to provide practical filmmaking experience.
Short Courses: These include classes on various topics, such as directing, editing and industry-standard software.
The LFA’s courses are designed to combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience, helping students gain a well-rounded education in the filmmaking arts.
Alumni Success
[edit]The LFA is known for producing graduates who have gone on to achieve success in the film industry. Notable alumni include:
Marina Terranova: Worked on the Oscar-nominated short film “The Present”.
Avril Furness: Known for “The Last Moments” (2016), “Foley Cacophony” (2014) and “Style to the End” (2016).
William Tennant: Head of Film at Andy Serkis’ The Imaginarium Studios.
Philip Clements: Known for “The Aeronauts” (2019), “Chernobyl” (2019) and “Black Mirror” (2011).
These success stories highlight the LFA’s commitment to equipping students with the skills and opportunities necessary to excel in the film industry.
Facilities
[edit]London Film Academy is equipped with filmmaking facilities, including:
Sound stages
Editing suites
Production studios
Screening rooms
Students have access to industry-standard filmmaking equipment, offering them the chance to work on projects with the same tools used by professionals in the field.
Scholarships and Admissions
[edit]The LFA is dedicated to making filmmaking education accessible. It offers payment plans, scholarship support and welcomes students from all over the world. Admission into LFA is competitive, requiring portfolio submissions, interviews, and evidence of a passion for film.
External Links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Shooting Stars". The Guardian. 19 February 2002. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ a b "Lights, camera, inaction". The Telegraph. 16 February 2002. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ a b c "Anna Macdonald and Daisy Gili: We created the London Film Academy". Metro. 28 October 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ "London Film Academy Ltd". Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. 17 December 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
External links
[edit]- Official Website. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
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