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London Film School appoints acclaimed Producer Sarah Sulick as Course Leader for new MA in Film Producing
London Film School is proud to announce the appointment of producer Sarah Sulick as Course Leader for its new Masters programme in Film Producing, launching in September 2025.
MAY | STUDENT AND ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS
We're thrilled to once again highlight the excellent achievements of our students, graduates, and alumni. Read on to learn about their inspiring success stories. If you have any exciting news to share, we'd love to hear from you! You can sign up to our alumni newsletter here to get the updates direct to your inbox.
Let's kick things off with a brilliant example of LFS cross-programme success, where grads and students from MA Filmmaking, MA Screenwriting and MA International Film Business have joined forces to create cinematic magic!
London Film School appoints former Tiger Aspect exec, Helen Wright as Chief Operating Officer
London Film School today announced the appointment of Helen Wright as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Helen joins LFS with a distinguished track record of leadership in the entertainment industry. Her appointment marks a significant step in LFS’s ongoing plan to align itself in partnership with the screen industries while delivering an outstanding student experience and expanding its offer and reach.
MARCH & APRIL | STUDENT AND ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS
Time to shine the spotlight on some excellent achievements of our students, grads and alumni. Continue reading to learn about their success stories and creative milestones. If you have any exciting news that you would like to share, don’t hesitate to get in touch because we want to hear all about it! Want to stay in the loop? You can sign up to our alumni newsletter to get the updates direct to your inbox.
BAFTA AWARDS FOR "VERA DRAKE"
CONGRATULATIONS to our Chairman Mike Leigh on winning another award. This time the BAFTA AWARD FOR BEST DIRECTOR for his latest film "VERA DRAKE". Congratulations also go to his leading actress Imelda Staunton on winning Best Actress in a Leading Role for the same film.
BEST FILM DIRECTING AWARD FOR NORMA NEBOT
Norma Nebot has won BEST FILM DIRECTING AWARD for her film "ANNA" - Part 1 of the portmanteau film "SENSES" at the 2nd International Students Festival of Film Art, Balchik, Bulgaria, 22-26 September, organised and sponsored by the Student Film Forum Foundation - Bulgaria.
The jury's comment under the listing for the award was "for the elegant sensitivity of the tone of our time".
"I AND THOU" BY FEDERICO SPOLIANSKY WON BEST PRODUCTION IN THE EXPERIMENTAL SECTION OF FESTIVAL IN CHILE
Federico Spoliansky's graduation film "I AND THOU" has won the Award for Best Production in the Experimental Section of the International Festival de Cine
Universitario UNIACC, Chile, 14-16 December 2004.
"VERA DRAKE" Director: MIKE LEIGH
VENICE GOLDEN LION WINNER "VERA DRAKE" directed by our Chairman of the LFS Board of Governors, MIKE LEIGH, took four of the top awards and scooped a total of six prizes at last nights British Independent Film Awards (BIFA's).
The story of a well-meaning back-street abortionist was named Best Independent Film, Mike Leigh was named Best Director and leading actors Imelda Staunton and Phil Davis were named Best Actors. The film also won prizes for Eddie Marsan as Best Supporting Actor and Best Achievement in Production.
"SOLO" WON AUDIENCES AWARD
Marina Simoes 6th term graduation film "SOLO" has won the Audiences Award at the International Student Film and Video Festival of Beijing Film Academy, 1-7 November 2004.