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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!
Four Features by LFS grads selected for BFI London Film Festival
Four Features by LFS graduates have their UK premiere at the upcoming BFI London Film Festival (7 - 18 October)
THE ENDLESS RIVER Oliver Hermanus

LFS Screenwriting graduate Samuel Jefferson selected for BAFTA Rocliffe New Comedy Showcase
MA Screenwriting graduate Samuel Jefferson is one of the latest recipients selected for the BAFTA Rocliffe New Comedy Showcase.
LFS Director Jane Roscoe to present at Women in Television event this September
This Wednesday 20 September, the Women in Television: On Screen, Off Screen and Leadership event will be taking place.
There will be keynote presentations from Deanne Weir, Chair Hoodlum & Deputy Chair, Screen Australia and Emma Tennant, Controller, UKTV and Claire Dresser, Chief Advisor, BBC.
The London Film School in Top 15 International Film Schools
The London Film School is again one of fifteen top international film schools in The Hollywood Reporter's annual review of cinematic education worldwide.
LFS graduate Oliver Hermanus In Competition at Venice Film Festival
Oliver Hermanus' latest feature THE ENDLESS RIVER has been nominated for the Venice Film Festival Golden Lion award this year. The South African film makes history as the first from its territory to compete for Venice's highest accolade.
Lead actress Crystal Donna Roberts has also been nominated for Best Actress.
