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London Film School Graduate Showcase July 2022 Programme
The Graduate Showcase will take place 25th – 29th July 2022 at BFI Southbank.
London Film School’s Graduate Showcase is an opportunity to meet and celebrate the latest cohort of London Film School graduates, watch their work and create a launching point for stepping into the industry. Guests will have the opportunity to connect with the next generation of filmmaking talent and see their work.
MAY | LFS STUDENT FILMS AND ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS
Alumni and student highlights
Throughout May our Alumni made a significant contribution to the wider industry, not only with recognition in the form of awards and nominations but with originality and dedication, that makes LFS alumni stand out from the crowd.
LFS at Fastnet Film Festival
LFS are delighted that four Grad films screened at this year’s Fastnet Film Festival, an independent festival dedicated to bringing together established and first-time filmmakers. The festival shows competition films in the village hall, pubs, restaurants, shops, galleries and on the sides of buildings, throughout the village of Schull over the last weekend in May. We talked to two LFS grads, Prospero Pensa who made Macchiato and Oscar Albert who made School Ties, about their experiences of filmmaking, the festival circuit and what it was like to study at LFS.
Masha Novikova and Glorious Revolution
London Film School graduate Masha Novikova has been awarded joint third prize at La Cinef 2022 for her short film, Glorious Revolution. Set in 2014 at the height of the Ukrainian revolution, the film depicts a mother’s loss, as her son is killed while protesting in Independence Square. Her attempt to bury him as a hero clashes with the corruption in the bureaucratic system, testing her view of Ukraine. We spoke to Masha to find out more about her film and her experiences of studying at London Film School.
Could you explain the story behind Glorious Revolution?
We Stand With Ukraine
The LFS community has been devastated by the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian State, and we stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and millions of others, to condemn the actions of the Russian government in the strongest possible terms.
London Film School Director, Gisli Snaer, steps down
Tuesday 8th March 2022
Gisli Snaer, CEO of London Film School to step down.
The London Film School today announces that Gisli Snaer, the CEO is to step down at the end of May this year.
The LFS Chair, Greg Dyke said “I would like to pay tribute to Gisli and all he has achieved in his six years at the school, the last three as director. In particular the Board thanked him for his success in leading the school through the very difficult Covid years.”
JANUARY / FEBRUARY STUDENT FILM AND ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS
So Far So Good will premiered at IN THE PALACE ISFF (Bulgaria), starting on February 26th. Writer-Dir-Editor: Maria Pawlikowska, Prod.Design: Jessie Barnett and Mirjana Vlaovic.
Sucking Diesel will screen its premiere at Dublin FF (Ireland). Writer-Dir: Sam McGrath.
Alumna Carla Simón wins Golden Bear at Berlinale
Amazing news and huge congratulations to Catalan Director and LFS alumna Carla Simón for winning the Berlinale's Golden Bear Award for Best Film with Alcarràs.
About Carla Simón
Funding for prospective students at LFS
We want to make sure that every student can attend, no matter their financial situation. At LFS, you'll have access to an internationally renowned film industry network in the heart of London, taught craft excellence, and the ability to put sought-after credits to your name. Scholarships and bursaries are available to UK and EU/EEA students, highlighted below and Federal Funding is available to American students.