Study at the London Film School, the oldest film school in the UK

London Film School (LFS) is the oldest film school in the UK. For more than 65 years, LFS has been the place for emerging creative talent to hone their craft, find their voice and engage directly with the vibrant UK screen industries. The School offers five full-time MA programmes as well as a full calendar of workshops and short courses.

Located in the heart of London’s Covent Garden, LFS welcomes students from every corner of the globe, across our MA Filmmaking, MA Screenwriting and MA International Film Business courses.

In an exciting period of growth, we will welcome two new courses for September 2025 – an Film Marketing and an MA in Film Producing.

• Within our two-year MA Filmmaking programme, there is no pre-specialisation, and students will experience and be provided with a full education in all the craft areas to develop a full understanding of filmmaking and find their filmmaking voice. 
• Our one-year MA Screenwriting provides a unique opportunity to develop a full-length feature film script, with individual mentoring and guidance from industry mentors.  
• Our one-year MA International Film Business programme is run in conjunction with the University of Exeter. With modules in international finance, world cinema, and a research trip to a major Film Festival, the course prepares students for careers in programming, exhibition, and distribution. 
• Our new MA in Film Producing is taught over five modules, and addresses all the core competences required of a professional film producer in an industry which operates globally. 
• The new one-year MA Film Marketing programme introduces students to all aspects of B2B and B2C marketing strategies for the film industry. 

Located in the heart of central London LFS is based in the entertainment and creative hub of London’s West End in Covent Garden. Our main building offers specialised teaching zones, with dedicated spaces for camera, editing and sound departments and state-of-the-art in-house cinemas.  

• With our dedicated funding page, students can search and source potential funding options to support their study ambitions.
• Our Ask a Student service allows prospective students to connect and engage with our Student Ambassadors and hear what it’s like to study at LFS and in London.
• Our News blog highlights recent updates from within and out with the School; including Alumni and Graduate achievements.

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