Director and CEO Chris Auty spoke to Screen International about the start of a new era for London Film School. With new courses, our new home and new Board members we’re in at the start of an exciting new time and looking forward to welcoming even more students to LFS.

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Written by MA Screenwriting student, Shaarath Vihari

When Brokeback Mountain premiered back in 2005, it was a watershed moment for LGBTQ+ representation in film. A tragic love story between two cowboys in 1960s Wyoming, the film depicted the brutal realities of repression and homophobia – showing queer love as something secretive, dangerous, and ultimately heartbreaking.

London Film School’s MA Screenwriting programme has cultivated some of the most exciting voices in the film and television industry. From critically acclaimed feature films to high-profile streaming series, LFS alumni have made their mark on the global stage. Two outstanding graduates, Ameir Brown and Sam Jefferson, exemplify the course’s success, with their recent contributions to major television productions on Disney+ and Apple TV+ respectively.

Ameir Brown – Writing for Disney+’s A Thousand Blows

We’re well into 2025, and our students, graduates, and alumni have been busy reaching new heights in their careers. Read on to discover their journeys to success. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with any exciting news you may have, we always want to hear about it! You can sign up to our alumni newsletter here to get the updates straight to your inbox.

We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Divine Intervention’s Co-Creator and Director, Ravenna Tran (MA Filmmaking), and Writer, Rebecca Ozer (MA Screenwriting), where we discussed their journey from the initial partnership to completing the incredibly successful film. Divine Intervention was nominated for Best British Short at the 2024 Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival. It was subsequently broadcast on Film4 and is available to stream on Channel 4 for a year following the festival. Get watching!

Thanks to everyone who is taking part in the London Film School Graduate Showcase 2025. The event includes screening 59 films, showcasing the work of 35 scripts and hearing 24 pitches and presentations. The event took place at the BFI Southbank, and online for two weeks.

Thanks to all our Honorary Associate, Mick Audsley, to all our guests and hosts, and everyone who is joining us, we truly hope you enjoy what you find.

Roger Pratt BSC, the distinguished British cinematographer renowned for his exceptional contributions to cinema, passed away in late 2024 at the age of 77. Born in Leicester in 1947,

London Film School (LFS), a globally renowned institution for filmmaking excellence, is proud to announce the launch of two new Master’s programmes: MA Film Marketing and MA Film Producing. These courses, designed to shape the next generation of film industry leaders, will commence in September 2025. Applications open from 20 January 2025.

London Film School is ranked as one of the 15 Best Global Film Schools outside the US by The Hollywood Reporter. It is also the oldest film school in the UK.

We're excited to present more incredible achievements from our students, graduates, and alumni. Keep reading to discover their inspiring journeys! If you have any exciting news of your own, we'd love to hear from you, so don't hesitate to reach out! Don’t forget to sign up to our alumni newsletter to receive all the latest updates straight to your inbox.