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Netflix docuseries ‘Naomi Osaka’ is refreshingly unique
25 August 2021In her open letter for TIME magazine, the 23-year-old Women’s No.1 tennis player, Naomi Osaka, writes: “Athletes are humans”. This simple...
Prepare for life at LFA
13 September 2021Are you joining LFA this September on either our BA (Hons) Filmmaking, MA Screenwriting, MA Filmmaking or Filmmaking Diploma course? This one’s for you! Getting ready...
#BlackHistoryMonth Throughout October
01 October 2021We believe that film is more than just a mode of entertainment, it’s a powerful tool that can be used to break down barriers, give a voice to marginalized or overlooked stories, and tackle important...
‘Pride’ - A look back on #NationalComingOutDay
11 October 2021Image credits © Pathé / 20th Century Fox Matthew Warchus’ empowering and moving film from 2014 tells the true story of striking...
Moonlight review 5 years on: Barry Jenkins’ triptych symphony
21 October 2021Even if you haven’t seen Barry Jenkins’ sophomore feature ‘Moonlight’, you’ll probably be aware of the now legendary Academy Awards mix-up in 2016, that saw the gong for Best...
Celebrating Black pioneers in the film industry
23 October 2021Black creatives like Ava DuVernay and Steve McQueen have been celebrated for breaking records, as well as boundaries and barriers, in 21st century filmmaking. Did you...
LFA Showcase 2021: Celebrating the achievements of our LFA Class of 2021!
10 December 2021Our cheeks are still aching from all the smiling we did at our Showcase event two weeks ago! Image credits ©...
BA (Hons) Filmmaking Graduates Film Festival Successes
16 May 2022Our 2-year BA (Hons) Filmmaking is a practical, accelerated, and industry-focused course designed to arm you with the skills, knowledge...
Best Opening Movie Scene LFA Staff Poll
31 March 2023The LFA team are not just hard-working, passionate, and dedicated educators, filmmakers and coordinators, but also genuine film lovers; some...
Life after LFA: Insights From Former Filmmaking Student Bence Berkes
20 June 2023Aspiring filmmakers beginning their journey and embarking on a career in the industry require serious determination and vision. This is...
Life after LFA: Graduate Susanna Newman's Guide to Becoming a Filmmaker
18 July 2023Life after LFA shouldn’t be a prospect met with apprehension. Handing in final submissions and closing the laptop on two...