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Why identifying your audience is crucial in modern film marketing
In the ever-evolving landscape of film marketing, two recent releases; A Minecraft Movie and Sinners, exemplify contrasting yet effective strategies tailored to their distinct audiences. While A Minecraft Movie leveraged its established brand and viral potential to captivate Generation Z, Sinners relied on original storytelling and cultural resonance to draw in viewers seeking fresh narratives.
London Film School alumni shine at Cannes 2025
We’re thrilled to share the exciting news that two of our distinguished alumni, Carla Simón and Oliver Hermanus, have been officially selected for this year’s Cannes Film Festival – a momentous achievement that highlights their extraordinary talent and the continued impact of London Film School on the world stage.
Anora and the power of film marketing
Q. How did ANORA, an independent film that cost $6 million to make, connect with audiences around the world and become a 5 x Oscar Winner?
A. Through the power of film marketing
London Film School selected as one of The Academy’s global screenwriting partners
Exciting news for aspiring screenwriters at London Film School: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that LFS has been included as one of a selected few global screenwriting programmes whose students will be considered for the prestigious Nicholl Fellowships.
MIKE LEIGH, OUR CHAIRMAN, WINS JOSEPH PLATEAU AWARD
Mike Leigh, our illustrious Chairman, has won the Joseph Plateau Award for Outstanding Achievement in Film-making at the Flanders International Film Festival.
Mike received his award at the Belgium-based festival beginning of October from Imelda Staunton, Oscar-nominated star of his 2004 drama "VERA DRAKE".
CARLOS ARMELLA & PEDRO GONZALEZ-RUBIO WIN AWARD AT SAN SEBASTIAN FILM FESTIVAL
Carlos Armella C. 141 and Pedro Gonzales-Rubio C. 141 have won the Horizontes Award at the 53rd San Sebastian Film Festival this year with their first feature length documentary "TORO NEGRO" (BLACK BULL) directed by them both.
It has also been screened at this year's Toronto International Film Festival receiving great reviews.
MAX JACOBY WINS UIP PRIZE AT VENICE FILM FESTIVAL 2005
Congratulations go to Max Jacoby C.137 won UIP Prize for Best European Short Film with his film "BUTTERFLIES" at the Venice Film Festival 2005 - 62nd Mostra Awards.
ALESSANDRO CELLI C.149 WINS AWARDS
Alessandro Celli C.149 shot a little independent film "LEO E SANDRA", just before his graduation film, which is doing extremely well at film festivals worldwide. For more information please see below:
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"LEO E SANDRA'
writer/drirector: ALESSANDRO CELLI
production: BLUE SUEDE SHOOTS
35MM COLOR - 6'35"
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS AND AWARDS:
N.I.C.E.- New Italian Cinema Events
New York and San Francisco, USA
November 2005
Festival International Cinema Meditteranean Montpellier, Montpellier,
France, October 2005
FREDERIK HAMM'S GRADUATION FILM GOES TO LONDON FILM FESTIVAL
Frederik Hamm's 6th term (C. 148) graduation film "SIEBENSCHLAFER" (DORMOUSE) has been chosen for screening at The London Film Festival in November.