10 Feb 2015

LFS February free events, news, courses..

Below the LFS Feb 2015 e-bulletin.

LFS February 2015 e-bulletin

News, free events, courses.

"As Chairman of The London Film School one of the great joys in my life is to savour regularly the unfettered independence, freshness and originality of our graduate films - pure, independent cinema by the filmmakers of the future."
Mike Leigh, BAFTA Fellowship acceptance speech.

This month it's all about our grads. We were thrilled to see Mike Leigh receive the BAFTA fellowship last night. Simon Mesa Soto's Palme d'Or winning LEIDI won the British Council Best Film Award at the London Short Film Festival, whilst Kyla Simone Bruce'sgraduation film THE INTERPRETER (pictured) won Best Student Film. Duccio Chiarini'sfeature SHORT SKIN, produced by Babak Jalali and shot by Baris Ozbicer premiered at Berlin, as did Petros Silvestros's short A CONFESSION, shot by Nikos Andritsakis.
Sign up for the free events during our Mexico@LFS celebrations and you'll meet our award-winning Mexican Associates.
Interested in joining our international community of filmmakers? Our next MA Filmmakingstarts in May and there are five Creative Skillset bursaries on offer, but you'll need to be quick as the application deadline is February 27th.

12 - 16 February
Mexico@LFS

Mexico@LFS is a series of free Q&As, workshops and screenings, in association with the Mexican Film Institute (IMCINE), as part of the Year of Mexico in UK 2015. A delegation of LFS graduates will take part in 3 days of activity, celebrating the school's long tradition of cultural and professional exchange. Sign up for free sessions at www.lfs.org.uk/mexico-at-lfs.

THURS 12 FEB - Launch event at Mexican Embassy with Mike Leigh - very limited places

FRI 13 FEB

10am - Preview of LUTO and Low-Budget Filmmaking Workshop with director Katina Medina Mora

2pm - Screening of CRONOS and Q&A with producer Alejandro Springall
5.30pm - In Conversation with Carlos Armella, Juan Carlos Colin, Ignacio Durán, Katina Medina Mora & Alejandro Springall. Followed by networking party.

MON 16 FEB

2.30pm - Focus on Business - Producing, co-producing and the international marketplace.
MAIFB course leader Angus Finney in conversation with Ignacio Durán & Alejandro Springall

5.30pm - Focus on Documentary - From Bullfighters to the Buena Vista Social Club

Jane Roscoe, LFS Director, in conversation with Juan Carlos Colin & Carlos Armella. Followed by networking drinks

Full programme details and sign up for free sessions at www.lfs.org.uk/mexico-at-lfs.

Tuesday 24th Feb 6.30pm
LFS @ The Apple Store

Showcasing your Film to an Online Audience

Ben Aston’s grad film HE TOOK HIS SKIN OFF FOR ME played at festivals worldwide and then found an online audience of 1.3 million in one week! Join Ben for some invaluable advice on how to showcase a short film utilising digital platforms. Email '; // --> to register interest.

Courses and deadlines...

MA Filmmaking - May, Sep 2015
Train in all departments, in a working studio, with students from over 30 countries.

An intensive two-year course in the heart of London, MA Filmmaking trains to a professional level in a full range of filmmaking skills. All our students leave with a portfolio of credits on at least 10 films - usually many more.
Five Creative Skillset bursaries covering 80% of course fees are available for May entry. To be considered for a bursary you must submit an application by 27th February.
"The Creative Skillset bursary from LFS has transformed my life. I would never have been able to chase my dream and learn at a top film school without it." Koby Adom, current student

MA Screenwriting - Sep 2015

"The range, quality and volume of work produced in one year makes this one of the outstanding screenwriting courses in the UK." Kate Leys, External Examiner

On the MA Screenwriting you'll build up a significant portfolio of work, including a feature screenplay.

MA International Film Business - Sep 2015

Our very first cohort of MA International Film Business students are currently immersed in the Berlinale. A partnership degree between LFS and University of Exeter, the MAIFB includes a field trip to the festival.

Book a tour to find out more.

LFS Workshops presents LFS Summer School 2015

This summer, be one of 24 filmmakers from across the globe to be trained as directors at The London Film School.

Returning for its fourth consecutive year is our "flagship" summer course, the 3-week Directing Summer School with Udayan Prasad (2 - 22 Aug), followed immediately by a new 2-week First Film Summer School with Jonas Grimås (23 Aug - 5 Sep).

Aimed respectively at those with some prior filmmaking experience, and those who are just starting out, both courses offer each participant the opportunity to write, direct and edit their own short film with a professional cast and crew.

Just twelve places are available for each programme. Anyone aged 18+ years can apply. Visit:lfs.org.uk/summer

LFS WORKSHOPS BOOKING NOW - LAST FEW PLACES AVAILABLE!

A to Z of Documentary Producing: From Creation to Distribution - Fri 13 - Sun 15 Feb
Music Strategies in Narrative Filmmaking - Sat 14 & Sun 15 Feb
The Editor At Work: Thematic Subtexts, Dramatic Patterns and Rhythms - Sat 21 & Sun 22 Feb
Kate Leys Story Surgery - Fri 27 Feb
Visual Storytelling: An Introduction for Directors, Writers & Producers - Sat 14 & Sun 15 Mar
A to Z of Documentary Producing: Ideas Surgery - Fri 27 Mar