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London Film School announces year-long digital archive release to mark 70th anniversary
London Film School (LFS) today announces a year-long YouTube archive series to mark its 70th anniversary in 2026, celebrating seven decades of filmmaking talent by releasing a curated selection of its archival films on YouTube throughout the year.
2026 LFS GRADUATE SHOWCASE BOOK
Thanks to everyone who took part in the London Film School Graduate Showcase 2026. The event includes screening 56 films, showcasing the work of 39 scripts and hearing 40 pitches and presentations. The event took place at the BFI Southbank.
And a huge thank you to our 2026 Graduate Showcase sponsors who supported London Film School: Panalux, Casarotto, Ramsay and Associates and Sargent-Disc.
London Film School celebrates strong presence at Berlinale 2026
ABRACADABRA by Amay Mehrishi selected for Generation Kplus
London Film School (LFS) is proud to announce a significant presence at the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), with student and alumni work represented across film selection, industry talent programmes, and special anniversary screenings.
"The end product is 6 hours but to get there was years of work. You have to remember your life is the process, don’t chase the final destination so much."
We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with screenwriting alumnus, Samuel Jefferson, who told us all about his journey from grad to co-creator and head writer of the award winning Apple TV Original series, Berlin ER. The series won Best Drama Series and Best Cinematography Fiction (Tim Kuhn and Jieun Yi) at the German Television Awards, and was nominated for Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Directing Fiction and Best Editing Fiction – an incredible achievement!
Anjali Menon's BANGALORE DAYS screening in UK cinemas
The latest feature from LFS graduate Anjali Menon BANGALORE DAYS is currently showing in UK cinemas, following great critical and commercial success in India.
A tribute to Phil Mottram (1931 - 2014)
A Tribute to Phil Mottram (1931 - 2014)
Read the Guardian obituary, written by Mike Leigh here.
Twelve films by LFS grads selected for Palm Springs International ShortFest
This year LFS graduates are taking the 
Rex Tasker, one of the very first students of the film school, visits LFS.
We were delighted to welcome to The London Film School Rex Tasker, a graduate from the very first incarnation of the film school, which was established in 1956, when the Principal of the Heatherley School of Fine Art, Gilmore Roberts, set up The London School of Film Technique. Rex was given a tour of the school and gave an interview for our 'Time Tunnel'. You can view it below or see it on Youtube.