Applicants should present at least one of the following:
One of:
- An Undergraduate / Bachelor’s Degree with Honours; or
- An equivalent (International) or Higher Qualification; or
- An equivalent professional qualification; or
- Substantial professional experience in film or a related area of the arts, or in marketing and sales
As well as:
- Short resume / CV and brief explanation of why you think you will make a good marketeer. Max. 200 words; and
- A description of a recent marketing campaign for a feature film or television series. What were the key messages of the campaign? What were its most effective/memorable elements? Who do you think were its target audience(s)? 500 words; and
- Take two recent film posters (include them in your submission) and tell us why you think they do – or don’t – work. 250 words.
Selection criteria
We are seeking candidates to demonstrate the following:
- A high degree of commitment to studying at London Film School
- A high degree of commitment to a professional industry career in marketing feature films or high-end television drama
- Professional or non-professional experience in marketing or sales generally
- An interest in the business as well as the creative elements of filmmaking and film marketing
- Relevant artistic interests and a grasp of the skills relevant to marketing cultural products
- Knowledge of film / film culture / film industry
- Ability to initiate and complete complex projects
- Capacity for critical analysis and self-reflection, and personal resilience
- Ability to work in a team
- Language skills (spoken, written, listening, communication skills) and interpersonal skills (engagement, ability to lead, willingness to negotiate, pitching skills, humour).
English Language Proficiency
The language of teaching and assessment during the programme is entirely in English. All students must have a satisfactory knowledge of the English language due to the need to understand the intensive course lectures and the demands of group work.
Students who require a student visa and their first language is not English, are required to provide proof of a Secure English Language Test (SELT). The IELTS English language requirement is 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each individual element (reading, writing, listening and speaking). Further information on our English language requirements can be found here.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted via our online application portal and only be submitted during the allotted application deadlines. You can find further information about our opening and closing deadlines here.