Annual Graduation Show 2016 \ /
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Welcome A Message from our Chairman MA Filmmaking MA Screenwriting MA International Film Business LFS Open Thank You \ /
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Credits Design by Split (split.co.uk) Photography of LFS workshops and classes by Katie Garner
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Welcome
Welcome to SLATE, The London Film School’s celebration of the creative endeavours of our emerging filmmakers from across the world.
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Congratulations to all of our graduates and their successes. We preview here the narrative and documentary shorts that are the results of an intense cinematic journey. The approach we take here is based on learning through practice. In the MA Filmmaking course, this means learning all aspects of the filmmaking process, which ultimately endows students with a deeper understanding of what it takes to execute a vision. For our screenwriters, their journey is about developing their story worlds, taking us on imaginative journeys. They leave having written a full-length feature script, and ready to take on the challenges of making those stories come alive on screen. Congratulations also to our second cohort of graduates from our MA program in International Film Business. Your journey has taken you into the worlds of film finance, global co-productions and the challenges and opportunities offered by new platforms.
The screen and creative industries are changing at a fast rate. There are challenges, but many opportunities too. Our programs prepare graduates for this new exciting environment - the diverse business models that cut across disciplines to allow new creative partnerships, more platforms for distribution, emerging technologies that facilitate different modes of engagement – this is the new world. It may be a new world but some things haven’t changed. These new opportunities need graduates with finely tuned craft skills – experts in all aspects of storytelling. Our graduates are approaching this new world with one question. How can we use these varied channels to tell the most original and creative stories, in ways that connect with local and global audiences. Here’s another thing that hasn’t changed. LFS graduates are out in the world telling great stories, making a difference and having a big impact. We look forward to seeing you all make your mark on the industry. Good Luck! Jane Roscoe CEO and Director of The London Film School
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A Message from our Chairman \ /
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Welcome to another celebration of emerging filmmakers from LFS. Once again, we celebrate an exciting year at the school! In 2016, student films have been shot across the globe such as India, Iran, Norway, USA, UK and Ghana. LFS films have screened at over 230 festivals and won over 30 prizes; at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, IN THE HILLS, written and directed by Hamid Ahmadi and produced by Harry Baker, won the Cinéfondation Second Prize. LFS alumni success continues too, LFS MA Screenwriting alumnus Benjamin Cleary won an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short for his film ‘Stutterer’ which he both wrote and directed.
A Message from our Chairman
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Mike Leigh
2016 is also the start of an exciting new era for the School. We are on our journey towards our new home at London City Island. Late next year we will move onto the Island, and into our Nicholas Hare designed School. Not just a new building, but a new vision for LFS that will take us into the future. We’ll be joining the English National Ballet and The ENB School there and we already have plans to work with them. Thanks to our developers EcoWorld Ballymore, and funders, for their vision and support. Every filmmaker will see in graduation their first step along an individual path towards a working life in film. On your behalf, I want to thank our staff at LFS for their imagination, passion for cinema and their tireless commitment. We are all committed to creating the best environment for learning, and teaching so that you can reach your fullest potential. As we head towards our new destination, please do join us on our journey and continue to support us in whatever way you can. Come and help us make the next chapter a success. Bring a spirit of discovery, an open mind – and where possible a cheque book.
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HOUSE GIRL Adom Coby
TROLL Harry Baker
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SKIES OF ARCADIA Carlo Gariboldi
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ZAIRE Joshua Benson
THE ROAD Yanqi Chen
WOODS OF ZOGRAFU Alexandra Curcutta
MY VICTORIA Francesco Durante Viola
HAZEL Tuna Erlat
MARZIYEH Dornaz Hajiha
SOFTLY SOFTLY CATCHY MONKEY Victoria Hayford
ORACLE Yangyi Hu
MY BIRD Toshiyuki Ichihara
AVO Golnaz Jamsheed
ANNIVERSARY Hyesung Jeon
THE LAST PARTY Riccardo Angelucci
MA Filmmaking
BLUE HOLLYWOOD Francesco Gabriel
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Graduation Films
TO PLUTO Yen-Ju Lee
SELF TAPE Zoya Machkina
ON PAPER Nicholas Nazari
BLACK MOUNTAINS Joachim Neef
HOME EDUCATION Andrea Niada
THE BURNING Jorge Ojeda-Davila
BACKWATER Agnieszka Owczarek
THE SPEECH WRITER Solange Plaza
FORGET ABOUT IT Farnoosh Rezapour
RAW CARMINE Sofia Rimskaya
HACIA EL SOL (TOWARDS THE SUN) Monica Santis
TOOTH FAIRY Justin Spray
OATES Oliver Sunley
WRONG WAY FORWARD Tara Tchablakian
NO MAN'S LAND Andrew Keresztes
WALLS Shunag Wu
ANA MARIA Stephanie Espinetti
THE SCRIBBLERS Samuel Francis
NO MAN'S LAND Andrew Keresztes
ORACLE Pratyush Bhattacharyya
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Mark Kuczewski
STILL ROLLING THE DDLJ STORY Yanqi Chen
OUTSIDE David Javid Zaidov
AMA Matteo Zenini
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BLUE HOLLYWOOD Francesco Gabriel
SKIES OF ARCADIA Carlo Gariboldi
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The MA in Filmmaking at The London Film School is deeply committed to fostering informed filmmakers, skilled storytellers, socially aware individuals, and compassionate global citizens, who valiantly investigate and portray the complex sides of the human condition through the art of filmmaking. The School has a strong emphasis on creative practice, as well as fearless and critical thinking that respects and builds on the past, but never allows it to restrain or limit the demand and expectations of contemporary storytelling. Creating a generative and safe learning environment, where no idea is silly and no question is naive, is a pivotal element in our teaching and academic leadership role in filmmaking. It is a privileged position; sharing with others what one loves. We therefore encourage students to bring their differences, ideas and critical thinking to class, and refine them through copious exchanges of questions and debates, that ultimately lead to wellcrafted and powerful films where the story is everything. This is evident in all the exceptional and outstanding student work that is produced at The London Film School this year. Stories from around the world are at the centre of an enquiry enamoured with hues of love, commitment, empathy, miscommunication, isolation, betrayal, and mundane dilemmas.
MARZIYEH Dornaz Hajiha
These stories unfold against an exciting backdrop of a multicultural, cosmopolitan and sophisticated modern day world. They represent the experiences and perspectives of a new generation of storytellers of whom we are proud and feel privileged to have nurtured and prepared for a successful career. Stories serve to capture memories and allow for a gateway to look deeper into ourselves. In other words, stories are equipment for living1 as they inform us of who we are. Story and storytelling nurture and enrich our senses in search of identity.
HACIA EL SOL (TOWARDS THE SUN) Monica Santis
As the academic Brian Boyd suggests2, I believe story and storytelling is essential to the survival of our species. Story is the pillar of the human existence, and the human experience: “In the end, we all become stories.”3
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Koby Adom
Hamid Ahmadi
Director
Director/Cinematographer Hamid Ahmadi received a BA in directing for cinema from Beh-Andish in Tehran. Since then, he has been involved in shooting many projects as a cinematographer. Ahmdi has worked as an assistant to renowned Iranian cinematographer Mahmoud Kalari and taught by the legendary Abbas Kiarostami in series of his workshops in Tehran. His first feature length film MOURNING as a cinematographer, received positive reactions in acclaimed festivals.
Koby Adom is a British-Ghanaian Writer/Director who has just completed his studies at The London Film School with the MA in Filmmaking. After obtaining a Bachelor's degree in communication and media studies at the University of Brunel, Adom chose to follow his aspirations to be a filmmaker by studying at The London Film School, a programme which, he says, has changed his life. While at The London Film School, he directed three short films called Deborah's Letter, Closure and House Girl. The latter being his film school graduation project. Deborah's Letter won an award for audience favourite at a film festival in Austin, Texas whilst the other two films were selected for several film festivals including London Short Film Festival and Montréal World Film Festival. With the end of his London Film School studies in sight, Koby is excited about his future as a Writer and Director. \ /
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In 2011, Ahmadi relocated to London in order to pursue his career in filmmaking and enrolled at The London Film School, where he shot six films and wrote/directed four others. In 2015, he was selected to participate in the competitive Berlinale Talent Campus (cinematography) of the 65th Berlin Film Festival. Graduating with distinction in 2016, his graduation film IN THE HILLS, won Deuxième Prix, Cinéfondation at the 69th Cannes Film Festival and competed for the Best Short Film at the 41st Toronto International Film Festival.
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Press, 1974.
OUT OF THE SHADOWS Zachary Weckstein
Mass: Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2009. 3 A twood, Margaret. Moral Disorder and Other Stories. Nan A. Talese 1996, 2006.
Troll
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DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, Amira, 15 min, LFS, 2016
Tourist
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, Amira, LFS, 2016
This is it
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, Amira, LFS, 2016
Passage
WRITER/DIRECTOR, Alexa, 15 min, LFS, 2015
The Element
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, Red Epic, 2016
Back to Zero
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, 35 mm, LFS, 2014
Images of Our Intent
WRITER/DIRECTOR, Sony HD, 30 min, LFS, 2014
Back to Zero
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, 16mm, 8 min, LFS, 2014
Interior
Writer/Director, 16mm, 5 min, LFS, 2013
Girl in Soft Focus
Director of Photography, 16mm, 3 min, LFS, 2013
The Ladder
Director of Photography, 16mm, 5 min, LFS, 2013
Mourning (Soog)
Director of Photography, SI2K, 85 min, 2011
Afar
Director of Photography, Sony HD, 15 min, 2011
When the Kid was Kid
Director of Photography, Sony HD, 17 min, 2011
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House Girl
WRITER & DIRECTOR, Alexa, 15:51, LFS, 2016 DIRECTOR, Alexa, 15:36, Flash Media London, 2015
Deborah’s Letter
DIRECTOR, Digital, 16:57, LFS, 2015
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WRITER/DIRECTOR, Red Epic, 21 min, LFS, 2016
1 B urke, Kenneth. The Philosophy of Literary Form. Berkeley: University of California 2 Boyd, Brian. On the origin of stories: evolution, cognition, and fiction. Cambridge,
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In the Hills
Closure Gisli Snaer Head of Studies
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Riccardo Angelucci
Harry Baker
Maria Balduzzi
Joshua Benson
Riccardo was born in Milan (Italy) in 1990. He earned his bachelor's degree at IULMUniversità di Milano in Communication, Media and Advertisement, bringing a short film - Never Forever - as his thesis project. He moved to Los Angeles to pursue his studies in filmmaking where he experienced directing several shorts and in September 2013 he joined The London Film School.
Harry Baker is currently working as a freelance Editor. In his final year at The London Film School he edited five graduation films. This included IN THE HILLS, which he produced and won second-prize in the Cannes Cinéfondation.
Joshua Benson is a Writer, Director, and Cinematographer hailing from Upstate New York. A graduate of Brandeis University, he lived in New York City prior to attending The London Film School, working as a freelance Production Sound Mixer and Production Assistant. During his time in the city, he wrote and directed the short film THE TRAVELER MACWHIRR, which screened at the 2012 Williamstown Film Festival and the 2012 Katra Film Series, where it was a finalist.
Infestations
Born in Milano, Italy, Maria obtained a first diploma in Filmmaking and Performing Video at the European Institute of Design, specialising in live performance, video and New Media art. From 2010 she has been working as a Writer and Director for short films, video installation and live performances, being involved with several well-known art institutions in Italy. For many years she has been an activist for LGBT rights in Milano and had acting experiences, before moving to London and focusing more specifically on commence her career in cinema. She graduated with Distinction from the Masters in Filmmaking as a Director and Producer. During her studies she also developed an interest in production design.
The Swallow
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Editor/Producer
Most recently he worked as Director of Photography for WASTEWORLD, a short film that has been screened all over the world, from Melbourne to San Francisco and the Aesthetica Film Festival. He also worked as a Production Designer and Art Director for many shorts produced at The London Film School. During the two-year Master degree he directed two short films and spent the last months of the master writing and working on THE LAST PARTY, his graduation project, which combines his love for storytelling, photography, fashion and design. \ /
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Wild Side
EDITOR, Blackmagic Ursa, 14 mins, LFS, 2016
Anniversary
EDITOR, Alexa, 18 mins, LFS, 2016
Troll
WRITER/DIRECTOR, Amira, 15 mins, LFS, 2016
In the Hills
EDITOR/PRODUCER, RED, 21 mins, LFS, 2016
This is it
EDITOR, Amira, 14 mins, LFS, 2015 EDITOR, Amira, 12 mins, LFS, 2015 WRITER/DIRECTOR, Alexa, 15 mins, LFS, 2015
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Director / Cinematographer
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Upon completing his studies, he returned to the US and is currently based in Los Angeles, working as a freelance Cinematographer. His graduation film, ZAIRE, recently premiered at the 2016 Austin Film Festival.
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Zaire
DIRECTOR, Arri Amira, 16m, LFS, 2016
My Victoria
CINEMATOGRAPHER, Arri Amira, 11m, LFS, 2016
The Seagull: A Film
CINEMATOGRAPHER, RED Scarlet, 84m, MacVey/ Worden Productions, 2015
Interstate
CINEMATOGRAPHER, RED Scarlet, 12m, Copeland Pictures, 2015
La Boca Del Miedo
CINEMATOGRAPHER, Arri Amira, 13m LFS, 2015
Into The Labyrinth
CINEMATOGRAPHER, Canon C300, 9m, Fall Of The House Productions, 2015
Ditta
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, Arri Alexa, 23m, LFS, 2014
Matter Patterns
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, Sony F5, 11m, LFS, 2014
The Inner Life of Veronika
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, 35mm, 10m, LFS, 2014
Wolves
Peace
Black Mountains
London NGC 6744,
In the Hills
Shroud
This is it, Kid
Ella
DIRECTOR, Arri Alexa Mini, 19.59’, LFS, 2016 PRODUCER, Arri Alexa, 30’, LFS, 2016 PRODUCTION DESIGNER, Arri Alexa, 15’, LFS, 2016
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PRODUCER, Arri Alexa, 15’, LFS, 2016
Slipping
The Last Party
DIRECTOR, Arri Alexa, 15’, LFS, 2015
Out of the Shadows
PRODUCTION DESIGNER, RED + Black Magic, Independent, 2015
CINEMATOGRAPHER, Sony EX-3, 16m, LFS, 2013 WRITER/DIRECTOR, 16mm, 4m, LFS, 2013
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, 16mm, 3m, LFS, 2013 WRITER/DIRECTOR, 16mm, 3m, LFS, 2013
The Element
DIRECTOR, Sony A7S II, 19:00, LFS, 2016 ART DIRECTOR, Alexa, 15:00, LFS, 2015.
Back To Zero
One way out
PRODUCTION DESIGNER, 35mm, 15’, LFS, 2014
PRODUCTION DESIGNER, Alexa, 12:00, LFS, 2014.
A Prayer
Wasteworld
DIRECTOR, Sony EX, 15’, LFS, 2014
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, Alexa, 12:06, LFS, 2014.
Nausicaa
Even Women Have Balls
DIRECTOR, 16mm, 5’, LFS, 2013 5.15 PM, writer/cinematographer, 16 mm, 3’, LFS, 2013
DIRECTOR, Sony PMW EX-3, 11:40, LFS, 2014.
Even Angels Have Balls
Troma
DIRECTOR, 16mm, 03:19, LFS, 2014.
WRITER/DIRECTOR, live perfomance, 15’, Independent, 2012
The Bicycle
PRODUCER/WRITER, 16mm, 04:03, LFS, 2013.
The Event
WRITER/DIRECTOR, Panasonic P2, 10’, Independent, 2012
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Pratyush Bhattacharyya Cinematographer
Pratyush is a graduating Cinematographer from The London Film School. While working as a Graphic Designer/ Illustrator in the print media in India, Pratyush’s passion for image-making drew him towards Cinematography, and Filmmaking as a whole. This led him to join the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune in 2008, where he was initiated into the art of Cinematography. In 2009, a Film and Television Institute of India graduation film CHIVLYA (SHORTY, 12 mins. HDV) which Pratyush lensed, had its international premiere at the 14th Busan International Film Festival in Busan, South Korea. After working as a freelance Cinematographer for over 3 years, he joined The London Film School (MA in Filmmaking) in order to develop his skills as a cinematographer even further. His shooting credits and experiences include shorts, television commercials (Cadbury, Virgin Media, JK Trust India) documentaries and music videos made in the UK, India and Bangladesh.
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Oxygen of Terror
CAMERA OPERATOR, Panasonic Gh4, 12:28 mins, The Royal College of Art, July, 2016
Oracle
CINEMATOGRAPHER, Arri Amira (2.39:1), 30 mins, LFS, March 2016
One way out
CAMERA OPERATOR Arri Alexa, 16 mins, LFS, March 2015
Arborescence
O-WRITER/ CINEMATOGRAPHER, 35mm, 12:19 mins, LFS, January 2015
In the Forest
CINEMATOGRAPHER, Sony PMW EX3 HD, 25:08 mins, LFS, July 2014
The Suitcase
CINEMATOGRAPHER, Nikon D7100, 4:19 mins, VDO, January 2014
Chinese New Year
CINEMATOGRAPHER, Panasonic HDC-HS300, 21:34 mins, CIIL, India, December 2012
Riddles
CINEMATOGRAPHER, Panasonic HDC-HS300, 18:01 mins, CIIL, India, October 2012
Jibanananda
CINEMATOGRAPHER, Panasonic HDC-HS300, 15:42 mins, CIIL, India, February 2012
Chivlya Shorty
CINEMATOGRAPHER, Sony HDV 270P, 12 mins, FTII, India, December 2008
Alexandra Curcuta
Yanqi Chen is from Harbin, China. In 2009, he entered the Communication University of China to study TV editing and directing and fell in love with film. He started to shoot some short films and made an experimental documentary called UNDERGROUND as his graduation film, which was nominated in the Best Short Documentary, Best Director and Best Photography Award of the 11th Vision Youth Awards.
Alexandra Curcuta is a graduate of the Directing Programme of the Romanian National Film School where she discovered traditional cinema, fell in love with its history and got to know its conventions. Focusing on working with actors and creating characters, she also interacted with the new wave generation of filmmakers and witnessed the foundation of a new Romanian cinematic language, the minimalist realism and its portrayal of society.
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However her disposition grew strong in quite the opposite way, towards fantasy, experimentation and visual effects.
Why Congo?
Director
In 2013, he went to The London film school to study Filmmaking where he worked on many short films. One such film, THE DRESSMAKER, was nominated at the Austin Film Festival for which he was the Editor and Production Designer. He was the cameraman on another film, WE WERE WAVES ONCE, which was selected for the Toronto LGBT film festival. In London, he also directed a documentary called THE CHINESE CANVASSER with his friend. The film was nominated in the 6th CNEX Chinese Doc Forum. \ /
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The Road
DIRECTOR/WRITER/EDITOR, Alexa, 34min, LFS, 2016
The Chinese Canvasser
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Having moved to London in 2013, she enrolled onto the Filmmaking programme at The London Film School, where she focused mainly on the technical aspect of filmmaking, gaining experience in the lighting department and production design. Meantime she kept a vivid interest in animation and visual effects combined with live action.
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WRITER/ DIRECTOR, 16 mm, 12 min, LFS 2016
Shakespeare’s Diaries
PRODUCTION DESIGNER, Alexa, 90 min, 2015
Inside the Court of King Henry VIII
PRODUCTION DESIGNER, Alexa, 50 min, PBS 2015
Archetekton
PRODUCTION DESIGNER, Black Magic, 15 min, 2015
Slipping
CINEMATOGRAPHER, Alexa, 15min, LFS 2015
King’s Fish
PRODUCTION DESINER/ EDITOR, Alexa, 19 min, LFS 2014 CINEMATOGRAPHER, SonyFS7, 21 min, LFS 2014
Diana and Actaeon
CINEMATOGRAPHER, 16 mm, 9 min, LFS 2013
Dead End
EDITOR, 16 mm, 7 min, LFS 2013
Under the Spell
WRITER/ DIRECTOR, 16mm, 5 min, LFS 2013
Daydream
WRITER/ DIRECTOR, 16mm B&W, 18 min, UNATC 2012
La Mare
WRITER/ DIRECTOR, Documentary, 23 min, UNATC 2011
Self Portrait
WRITER/ DIRECTOR, 8 min, UNATC 2010
She is now taking part in the development of a feature, an exciting adaptation of a well-known novel.
We Were Waves Once
CAMERA OPERATOR, Alexa, LFS, 2015
The Dressmaker
EDITOR/PRODUCTION DESIGNER, 16mm, LFS, 2014
The Last Painting
DIRECTOR, 16mm, 5min, LFS, 2014
Underground
DIRECTOR, Cannon 5D2, 30min, Communication University of China, 2013
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Woods of Zografu
DIRECTOR/CINEMATOGRAPHER, Sonny Fs7, 30min, 2015
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Francesco Durante Viola Director/Producer
Francesco launched in early 2016 his London-based production company: Frame Division Ltd. Through this company, he aims at international co-production of short films, features and documentaries. Its cosmopolitan approach and the international network base is the starting point of an endeavour the scope of which is to bring to life films that offer an original perspective on today’s social changes, the Middle East and its complex relationship with Europe and the general crisis of the western model of economic development. Francesco’s background is in visual and performing arts as well as marketing and communications. He lived and studied in Milan, Venice, London and Hong Kong. He is currently activating business relations in the UAE and developing the script of his first feature along with the pre-production of a short documentary about the Syrian refugee crisis in Greece.
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Beate Fiction
LOGISTICS COORDINATOR, Arri Alexa, feature (currently in post), Eskimo Srl., 2016.
Forget About it Fiction
PRODUCER/FIRST AD, Arri Alexa, 22’ 58’’, Frame Division Ltd. and LFS, 2016. My Victoria Fiction WRITER/DIRECTOR, Arri Amira, 10’ 51”, Frame Division Ltd. and LFS, 2016. Nothing Up My Sleeves Fiction ASSIST. DIRECTOR, 35mm Moviecam, 13’ 53”, LFS, 2016. This is it Fiction FOCUS PULLER, Arri Amira, 12’ 00”, LFS, 2016. No Way Out Fiction DOP, Arri Alexa, 16’ 01”, LFS. Fruit of thy Womb Fiction CAMERA OP., 35mm Moviecam, 15’ 20”, LFS, 2015. One Two Documentary DIRECTOR, HD Sony, 17’ 27”, LFS, 2015. La Sedia Della Felicità Fiction PRODUCTION ASSIST., Arri Alexa, 1h 38’, Argonauti Srl. / BiBi Film, 2014. Revolution Art Poetry Documentary CINEMATOGRAPHER, HD dslr, 46’ 08”, MAIA Onlus, 2014. Tutto Tutto, Niente Niente Fiction EDITING TRAINEE, Arri Alexa, 1h 36’, Fandango, 2013. Shun Li and the Poet Fiction PRODUCTION ASSIST., Arri 35mm, 1h 38’, JoleFilm / Aeternam / Rai Cinema, 2011.
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Tuna Zag Erlat
Stephanie Espinetti
Tuna Zag Erlat is an Istanbul born Turkish Filmmaker, Music Producer, founder of Curious Box Production House.
Stephanie Carolina Espinetti is an American-Venezuelan filmmaker whose career in production ranges from working on short films, feature films, and commercials.
Director
francesco@framedivision.co.uk framedivision.co.uk MA Filmmaking
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After graduating from the Visual Communication and Design program at Istanbul Bilgi University, he decided to focus on his filmmaking career by attending the London Film School. \ /
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WRITER/DIRECTOR/CO-EDITOR, Digital Canon C300 mkII, 13:31, London Film School & Curious Box Production House, 2016
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Her production career started working as a Production Assistant on feature films for Cine Mexicano. Later, she worked at various British production companies, including the BAFTA award-winning production company, The Producers Films, in London. At The London Film School she focused on production; producing numerous films in and outside the School curriculum. Recently, Stephanie has explored the world of VFX by working at MPC and Framestore in Los Angeles, California. As a Director, Stephanie has had her films screened at the National Gallery in London and the Short Film Corner of the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. She is currently working as VFX production coordinator for VR at MPC in Los Angeles. She is currently developing a short film as producer with LFS alumni through her production company Spinning Films.
zag@curiousbox.co.uk curiousbox.co.uk
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Ana Maria
DIRECTOR-ASSOCIATE PRODUCER, 35mm/LFS & Spinning Films/2016
Trouble Brewing
PRODUCER, Red Dragon, Independent, 2016
This Is It
PRODUCTION MANAGER, LFS, 2016
Zaire
PRODUCTION MANAGER, LFS, 2016
Infestations
PRODUCER, LFS, 2015
Walk, Don’t Run
PRODUCER, Spinning Films, 2015
Sebastian and Them
LINE PRODUCER, LFS, 2015
Sleepy
CO-PRODUCER, LFS, 2015
The Swallow
PRODUCER, Alexa, LFS, 2015
Loud Like Love
PRODUCTION MANAGER, LFS, 2014
Poppy
PRODUCTION MANAGER, LFS, 2014
Monsoon
EDITOR, 35mm, LFS, 2014
A Deep Breath
PRODUCER, LFS, 2014
Pride
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER, 16mm, LFS, 2014
The Trouble Downstairs
PRODUCER, Spinning Films, 2013
Ladders
PRODUCER, 16mm, LFS, 2013
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Common Grief Short Film WRITER, 3 min, LFA/Arriflex, Super 16mm, June 2011 Bubbles Short Film DIRECTOR, 3 min, LFA/Arriflex, Super 16mm, June 2011 Nike Flyknit Project
FILMMAKER, 90 sec, Nike, Cannon 7D/ DV, July 2012 Go Big Short Film WRITER, 3 min, LFS/Aaton, 16mm, J September 2012 Estranged Short Film DIRECTOR/EDITOR, 3 min, LFS/Aaton, 16mm, J February 2013 The Artist’s Game Short Film 1ST ASSISTANT CAMERA, 3 min, LFS/Aaton, 16mm Brideprice Short Film 3 min, LFS, Aaton, 16mm, DOP, Mem At Chaplin’s Documentary Short DIRECTOR, 12 min, LFS, Sony EX3, DV, May 2013 Soundtracks Music Festival Documentarian 10 min, Soundtracks, Canon 7d, DV, July 2013 Last Drag Short Film ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/ EDITOR/ DIT, 9 min, LFS, 35mm Moviecam Super America, November-December 2013 Michael Short Film WRITER/DIRECTOR, John Long, 11 min, LFS, Arri ALEXA/ HD, March 2014 Tehran 1998 Short Film 7 min, LFS, 35mm Moviecam Super America, Spark, March 2014 Pina Colada Short Film DIRECTOR/ EDITOR, 11 min, Royal Holloway, Sony X100, February 2015 The Scribblers Short Film WRITER/ DIRECTOR/ EDITOR, 18 minutes, LFS, ARRI Alexa, March 2016
samuelfrancis87@gmail.com MA Filmmaking
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Gabriele is an award-winning Film Director, based in London. He holds a Masters in Filmmaking from The London Film School and is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. After working for several years as an Actor, in 2014 he founded his Londonbased production company, Thespian Films, with the aim of creating projects which emphasise the creative role of an Actor on set. His last short film, Italian Miracle, has been screened in more than 20 festivals worldwide including the Oscar and Bafta Qualifying LA Shorts Fest and it was recently awarded the Jury Award-Best Short at the Stony Brook Film Festival in New York. Recently, he completed the post-production of his first feature directorial debut, BLUE HOLLYWOOD, an international coproduction between the UK and Italy. The film was entirely shot on location between London and Los Angeles and it will begin touring the festival circuit in 2017.
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Carlo Gariboldi
Director
Writer/Director
After graduation he continues to write and has secured a position as Head Of Development for Jeanna Polley's The Producers Films; where he is looking to expand his knowledge of film finance and slate management whilst he works on writing his first feature and a number of short projects.
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Francesco Gabriele
Samuel Francis Samuel J. Francis is originally from Nottingham, moving to London at the age of 18. After becoming heavily engaged with other filmmakers at Goldsmiths University of London, Samuel decided to begin making films himself. Graduating with Merit from The London Film Academy he gained a place at The London Film School and began his journey as a Filmmaker.
info@lfs.org.uk
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Blue Hollywood
WRITER/DIRECTOR, 2K Digital, 85’, Thespian/G-Board/ LFS, USA/UK, 2016
Italian Miracle
WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER, 4K Digital, 9’, Thespian, Italy, 2015
Somethin’ Else
WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER, HD Digital, 3’, Thespian, UK, 2015
Ama
PRODUCTION MANAGER, 2K Alexa, 10’, LFS, Italy, 2015
Arborescence
PRODUCER, 35mm, 12’, LFS, UK, 2014 Danny Dee Documentary PRODUCER, HD Digital, 13’, LFS, UK, 2014
Only Pictures Remain
WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER, 16mm, 5’, LFS/National Gallery, UK, 2014
Recycling
PRODUCER, 16mm, 3’, LFS, UK, 2013
The Bicycle
Gariboldi is an Italian Filmmaker based in London. He started his studies at The London Film School in 2014, after studying communication and television in Italy. During the last three years he concentrated mostly on directing and editing, working on several short films in and outside the school. His works as a Director have always been praised for being highly ambitious and aesthetically impressive; his graduation film, SKIES OF ARCADIA, is the expression of his love for genre films, experimentation and epic storytelling. \ /
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EDITOR/SOUND, Alexa, 15, LFS, 2016
Skies of Arcadia
WRITER/DIRECTOR/EDITOR/SOUND EDITOR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, Alexa, 15, LFS, 2016
A Summer Tale
WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER, HD Digital, 6’, USC, USA, 2012
Grounded
EDITOR/SOUND EDITOR/LOCATION SOUND, Alexa, 12, LFS, 2015 EDITOR, Alexa, 9, LFS, 2015
Building Tomorrow
DIRECTOR, Sony EX3, 13, LFS, 2015
Lamb of No God
DIRECTOR/WRITER/EDITOR/PRODUCER, 16mm colour, LFS, 2015
f.gabriele@thespianfilms.co.uk thespianfilms.co.uk
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After Eights
DIRECTOR, 16mm, 4’ , LFS, UK, 2013
The Surprise
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Dornaz Hajiha
Victoria Hayford
Hajiha was born in Tehran, Iran and received her BA of Fine Arts at the Alzahza University in Tehran. Her first move to the world of cinema was a theory workshop with Bahram Beyzayi, followed by a longer workshop with Asghar Farhadi. She made her first short in that workshop which won the third prize at The Image Of The Year Film Festival. Hajiha won the scholarship from Magic of Persia to attend The London Film School where directed four films. Her Graduation film MARZIYEH received very good reviews at the School by industry critics and students alike. MARLON, a film directed and produced by myself and MARZIYEH were both accepted into the London Short Film Festival 2017.
Former British Film Institute Victoria completed the MA Screenwriting course at University of the Arts London. Her graduation feature script LOWRARCHY was selected for development under the pan-European film initiative Babylon, taking her to the Rotterdam Film Festival.
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An alumna of the Berlinale Talent Campus where she wrote and directed a science fiction short E.D.D.I. - currently racking up close to 30,000 views on YouTube - Victoria was also commissioned by the former UK Film Council to write and direct a ten-minute short. The final film QUIETUS was screened at the Cannes Film Festival and included in the Shorts Corner programme there.
The Stanley Tucci Experience
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Three, Four Days Ago
WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER, Digital, 2011
A Piece of Steak
WRITER/DIRECTOR, 16mm, LFS, 2013
Opening Night
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Prior to enrolling on the London Film School MA Filmmaking programme, Victoria was teaching to screenwriting whilst continuing writing projects, a couple of which were shortlisted by Channel 4 and BBC.
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DOP, 16mm, LFS, 2013
Passenger 10F
EDITOR, Digital, LFS, 2014
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Softly Softly Catchy Monkey
WRITER/DIRECTOR, HD, 16 min, LFS, 2016
Under the Same Roof
CINEMATOGRAPHER, Alexa, 18 minutes, LFS, 2014
Poppy
EDITOR/SOUND RECORDIST, 35mm, 12 min, LFS, 2014 WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER, Digital, Fluid Films, 2013
Imaa
WRITER/DIRECTOR, 16mm, 20 min, LFS, 2010
Oxtail
WRITER/DIRECTOR, 16mm, 3 min, LFS, 2010
Tinny
WRITER/DIRECTOR, 16mm, 3 min, LFS, 2010 E.D.D.I. Enhanced Digital Data Interface, HD, 7 min, Berlinale Talent Campus, 2008
Quietus
WRITER/DIRECTOR, HD, 10 min, UK Film Council/ ScreenEast, 2006
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Yangyi Hu
Toshiyuki Ichihara
Hailing from Northern Ireland, Andrew completed a BA in Film and Media Studies at the University of Ulster Coleraine. Following this he volunteered with a social organisation in Belfast that used film to help address issues within the community, this lead to working freelance as a Production Assistant. At The London Film School Andrew was President of the Student Union and Student Governor. During his studies he also worked freelance in the corporate sector with clients including Sony, Ubisoft and Deep Silver. He is currently developing a number of projects including Pollock, a historical short film set during the Belfast Blitz with his production company Team Icarus.
Hu graduated from the London Film School in 2016. He previously studied Visual Communication Design at the TArt College of Renmin University of China. He studied painting for 8 years when younger. When he studied at the National Taiwan University of Arts, he began to make films. In 2011, he was cast into the film THE FLOWERS OF WAR directed by Zhang Yi-Mou. He was selected into the Top 30 of “Cui Yong-Yuan Rising Star Directors Project” in 2012. Hu’s films always focus on the alienation of modern society and spiritual world of human beings. His work has been selected into several film festivals. Hu also writes poetry and short novels in his spare time.
Toshiyuki Ichihara is a Japan-born Film and TV programme Director. After completing his Bachelor’s degree in law, he directed over 20 documentaries for Japan’s public broadcaster, NHK. In 2013, he moved in London to focus further on developing his filmmaking skills at The London Film School where he has contributed to more than 10 short films. After graduating from the School in 2016, he set up a company based in Tokyo and is currently working on various film projects.
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The Scribblers
CINEMATOGRAPHER, Alexa, 19mins, LFS, 2016
Luxury Romance
CINEMATOGRAPHER, Sony F5, 2015
Piña Colada
CINEMATOGRAPHER, Royal Holloway, 2015
The Swallow
CINEMATOGRAPHER, Alexa, 16mins, LFS, 2015
Her graduation film SOFTLY SOFTLY CATCHY MONKEY is a short version of a feature project under development.
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Oracle
DIRECTOR/WRITER/EDITOR/PRODUCER, Digital Amira, 30mins, LFS, 2016
Hidden Flame
DIRECTOR/WRITER/EDITOR, Digital Sony F55, 12mins, Royal Holloway University of London, 2014
Leaving with the Cloud
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WRITER/DIRECTOR, Digital, LFS, 2015
CINEMATOGRAPHER, Aaton XTR 16mm, LFS, 2014
DIRECTOR/WRITER/EDITOR, Digital Sony F7, 10mins, Hu Yang-Yi Film Studio, 2012
The Empty Room
FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Digital, LFS, 2015
Marlon
DIRECTOR/WRITER/EDITOR, Canon 5D Mark2, 20mins, Hu Yang-Yi Film Studio, 2012
WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER, Digital, 2015
Marziyeh
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Orange Tree
CAMERA OPERATOR, Arri Alexa, 16m, LFS, 2015
The Dressmaker
WRITER / DIRECTOR, 35mm, 15m, LFS, 2015 How we are now Documentary DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, Sony PMW EX3, 34m, LFS, 2014
The Last Painting
CAMERA OPERATOR, 16mm, 4m, LFS, 2014
The Bicycle
When the Sunset Disappears
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DIREDTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, 33m, Arri Alexa, LFS, 2016
DIRECTOR/WRITER/EDITOR, 16mm, 6mins, LFS, 2014
Clown Vs Mine
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The Road
Marry Christmas, John
Poetry to Satan
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WRITER / DIRECTOR, Red Epic, 31m, LFS, 2016
DIRECTOR, Digital Sony EX3, 25mins, LFS, 2014
In the Forest
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My Bird
Down by the Riverside
CAMERA OPERATOR, 35mm, LFS, 2014
The Porter Brothers
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Images of our Intent
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, Aaton XTR 16mm, LFS, 2014
Under the Same Roof
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Director
DIRECTOR/WRITER/EDITOR, Digital Sony F7, 20mins, Hu Yang-Yi Film Studio, 2014
CINEMATOGRAPHER, Sony FS-100, LFS, 2015
Tehran 1998
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ARJ Heron
Cinematographer
WRITER/DIRECTOR, 16mm, LFS, 2013
A Young Woman Seated at a Piano
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Still Life
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, 16mm, 3m, LFS, 2014 DIRECTOR, 16mm, 4m, LFS, 2014 CAMERA OPERATOR, 16mm, 3m, LFS, 2014
Recycling
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, 16mm, 3m , LFS, 2014 Wildlife - Ise Jingu shrine TV documentary TV DIRECTOR, Digital, 59m, NHK Nature Wonderland - Nubian ibex TV Documentary DIRECTOR, Digital, 28m, NHK, 2013
Nature Wonderland - Japanese water shrew TV Documentary
WRITER/DIRECTOR, Digital, LFS,2015
DIRECTOR, Digital, 28m, NHK, 2012
Wildlife - Heavens of Harmony: Satoyama
TV Documentary DIRECTOR, Digital, 89m, NHK 2010
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fecfg8py@gmail.com
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Currently at the David Lynch Graduate School of Cinematic Arts, Jamsheed is collaborating with other students in creating a unique web-series, teaming up to write and direct individual episodes.
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Adam
WRITER/DIRECTOR, Digital, 15min, DLMFA, 2016
Avo
WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER, Alexa, 8:43min, LFS, 2015
Tehran 1998
WRITER/DIRECTOR/EDITOR, 35mm, 7:44min, LFS, 2014 Besides that Life is Grant Short Assistant Camera, Alexa, LFS, 2014 Loud Like Love Short EDITOR, Avid/Digital, LFS, 2014
A Woman at a Piano
WRITER/DIRECTOR, 16mm, 1:59min, LFS, 2013 He took his skin off for me Short ASSISTANT CAMERA, Alexa, LFS, 2013 Seams Short ASSISTANT CAMERA, Alexa, LFS, 2013 Can’t Cook Short DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, Digital, LFS, 2013
ACE Short
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, 16mm, LFS, 2013 Title: Tea-Man feature/documentary film CAMERA OPERATOR, Digital, Sheherzad Media International, 2010
Ta’arof
WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER/EDITOR, Digital, 7:41, Self produced, 2009 Godma Short ASSISTANT CAMERA, 16mm, UCLA, 2005 Homemade Short ASSISTANT CAMERA, 16 mm, UCLA, 2005
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Anniversary
WRITER/DIRECTOR, Alexa, 15 min, LFS, 2016
A Day Back in Krakow
WRITER/DIRECTOR/CINEMATOGRAPHER/EDITOR, DSLR, 3 min, Hyesung Jeon, 2016
Orange Tree
CINEMATOGRAPHER, Alexa, 16min, LFS, 2015
Fruit of thy Womb
PRODUCER/EDITOR, 35mm, 16 min, LFS, 2014
Lacrimosa
WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER/EDITOR, 16mm, 3 min, LFS 2014
Blitzed
DIRECTOR, 16mm, 3 min, LFS 2013
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A sense of new discovery led Andrew to many differing countries both as traveller and citizen after graduating from a BA in Film & Philosophy. Varied experiences have enabled him to work in numerous contexts over the last several years. From production companies and films in New York (SMUGGLER, RESTLESS CITY) to features and television in Australia (VAN DIEMEN’S LAND, INTO THE SHADOWS, MASTERCHEF).
Mark Kuczewski graduated from film production at Staffordshire University in 2010. Before he came to the LFS he spent time working as a freelance Cinematographer. He worked in-house shooting, directing and editing for Fuzzy Duck. He also worked at Big Talk Productions who are responsible for great films such as SHAUN OF THE DEAD, ATTACK THE BLOCK and SCOTT PILGRIM VS THE WORLD.
In 2013 he moved to London to complete an MA Filmmaking at The London Film School, several of his films garnering international recognition at film festivals. As a Writer and Director Andrew draws his prime inspiration from landscape and place. \ /
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No Man’s Land
WRITER/DIRECTOR, Alexa, 13min, LFS, 2016
Zalew
CO-PRODUCER/EDITOR, Amira, 8min, LFS, 2016
Ocean Within
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Alexa, 17min, LFS, 2015
On Paper
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In his time at film school he has directed 4 short films; A BITE TO EAT winning the Audience Award at the Nevermore Film Festival. His other films have been screened at over 30 festivals across the world picking up both nominations and awards along the way. His graduation film HAPPY ANNIVERSARY has been screened at Fright Night Film Festival and the London Short Film Festival. Since leaving The London Film School he has been freelancing as Director and Cinematographer on a number of projects.
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After Eight
CAMERA OP, Alexa, 2016
The Wild Side
DOP, URSA Mini 4.6k, 2016
Towards the Sun
CAMERA OP Alexa, 2016
Meltemi
CAMERA OP Alexa, 2016
House Girl
DOP, Alexa, 2016
Happy Anniversary DIRECTOR, Alexa, 2016
A Bite to Eat
DIRECTOR, Alexa, 2015
Lovequake
FOCUS PULLER, Alexa, 2015
Playground
CAMERA Op, Alexa 2015
Deborah’s Letter DOP, EX3, 2014
Little Air
DIRECTOR, 16mm, 2014
The Lamb of God DOP, 16mm, 2014
Just a Sketch
DOP, 16mm, 2014
Bridget
DIRECTOR, 16mm, 2014
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Alexa, 12min, LFS, 2015
Tamara
Lapse of Reason
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Red, 17min, LFS, 2015
WRITER/DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, Super 16mm, UCLA, 6min, 2004
Silver Waters
WRITER/DIRECTOR, Alexa, 15min, LFS, 2015
Poppy
CAMERA OPERATOR, 35mm, 14min, LFS, 2014
Peace
DIRECTOR, Sony X200, 15min, LFS, 2013
Final Call
WRITER/DIRECTOR, 16mm, 2min, LFS, 2013
hyesung.jeon@gmail.com hyesungjeon.com MA Filmmaking
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Mark Kuczewski
Director
Hyesung Jeon is a South Korean Filmmaker based in London. After a politics degree, her passion for photography led her to the world of filmmaking. During her time at the London Film School she directed four short films and worked on many others. Her short film, A DAY BACK IN KRAKOW, was shortlisted in the British Airways New Talent Awards 2016. Having just finished her graduation film, ANNIVERSARY, she is currently working as a freelance Filmmaker while working on her first feature. \ /
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Andrew Keresztes
Director
Writer/Director
Recently David Lynch picked her work as the winner of the David Lynch Master of Fine Arts in Film 2016 short film competition, where she was granted the Joanna Plafsky DLMFA Academic Tuition Scholarship for her film AVO.
+44 020 7836 9642
Hyesung Jeon
Golnaz Jamsheed Born in San Francisco, Jamsheed received a Bachelor of Arts in Film, Television and Media from The University of California, Los Angeles (2006). She was given a scholarship to receive her Master of Arts degree in Filmmaking at The London Film School (2015).
info@lfs.org.uk
andykeresztes@gmail.com keresztes.com
markkuczewski@gmail.com markkuczewski.co.uk
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Yen-Ju Lee
Zoya Machkina
Silvia Marini
Nicholas Nazari
Yen-Ju Lee is a freelance Writer and Filmmaker. She has previously worked as a Journalist for Taiwan’s United Daily News, PAR magazine and GQ Business, writing a number of social and performing arts articles about the country. She is now working for Initium Media from Hong Kong while working on her next film project.
Born and brought up in the capital of Russia, Zoya started off her career with a degree in Journalism in 2009, working as a TV Reporter before narrowing down to directing and producing music videos, documentaries and commercials.
Silvia Marini was born in Vasto, Italy. She moved to Milan to study Cinema, Communication and Advertising at IULM university and then to London, where she attended the MA Filmmaking at The London Film School.
After attending the Roger Hatchuel Academy at Cannes Lions in 2011, she was inspired to take the art of storytelling a step further and pursue her passion in filmmaking. As a result, she arrived at The London Film School in 2013.
She’s currently busy in a work experience in Milan as an Editor at Piraña Films.
Nicholas has lived in Italy, Spain, France, Australia and Egypt before moving to London - where he is currently based. With an academic path that includes a BA in Political Science and an MA in Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies, Nicholas is always on the look for projects that carry a meaningful message at their core and often collaborates with poets, rappers and the third sector in creating films with socially oriented content.
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To Pluto
WRITER DIRECTOR, Sony A7S II, 15 mins, LFS & A Cinema Room production company, 2017
We Were Waves Once
CINEMATOGRAPHER, Arri Alexa, 15 mins, LFS, 2016
Wasteworld
PRODUCTION DESIGNER/SOUND RECORDIST, Arri Alexa, 12 mins, LFS, 2015
The Legs of London - Danni Dee
EDITOR/SOUND RECORDIST, Sony EX3, 12 mins, LFS, 2014
Where’s Molly
WRITER DIRECTOR, Aaton 16mm, 5 mins, LFS, 2014
Cooking
CINEMATOGRAPHER, Aaton 16mm, 5 mins, LFS, 2014
The Way Home
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The Last Party
EDITOR, SOUND RECORDIST, Sony, 19 min LFS, 2016 PRODUCTION DESIGN, Sony, 13.31 min, LFS, 2016
A Bite to Eat
PRODUCTION DESIGN, Alexa, 16.40 min, LFS, 2015
Lovequake \ /
PRODUCER, Alexa, 14.58 min, LFS, 2015
Awake
Image of Our Intent
EDITOR, SOUND RECORDIST, Sony, 13.46 min, LFS, 2014
Alice In Fashionland
DIRECTOR, 35mm, 3.08 min, LFS, 2
PRODUCER, LFS 2014
Joachim Neef
Director/Cinematographer
Hazal
Her enthusiasm and zest for life, travel and experiences touches everything that she does in her professional work. \ /
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The Painter
DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER, Gate Films for London Live and Westfield 2014
Projects he has worked on have been screened in festivals worldwide, including Oscar and BAFTA qualifiers Palm Springs International Film Festival, London Short Film Festival, Aesthetica Short Film Festival, Leeds International Film Festival, and most recently Cannes, where the project IN THE HILLS directed by The London Film School graduate Hamid Ahmadi, was selected for the official Cinefondatión competition and won Second Prize.
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Sirens
CINEMATOGRAPHER, Blackmagic Ursa Mini, 4:25, Inovi productions, 2016
Meltemi [Μελτεμι]
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, ARRI Alexa Classic, 16:57, LFS, 2016
Skies of Arcadia
CINEMATOGRAPHER, ARRI Alexa Mini/Alexa Studio XT, 14:51, LFS, 2016
Wolfboy
director of photography, ARRI Alexa Mini, 19:59, LFS, 2016.
In the Hills
Joachim Neef is a Director and Editor originally from Germany, where he attended the Berlin Screenwriting School before spending two years working under the mentorship of Oscar nominated film producer Wolfgang Pfeiffer at the Wolfgang Pfeiffer Film GmbH as Production Assistant, Script Development Assistant and Researcher. During that time he also worked freelance as Assistant Director and Editor on a variety of short films, music videos and documentaries. In April 2013 he joined The London Film School and graduated as Master of Arts under the mentorship of British Director Rupert Jones.
cinematographer, RED Epic, 21:00, LFS, 2016
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CINEMATOGRAPHER, Blackmagic Cinema Camera, 15:48, Groves-Natcheva Studio, 2015
Jellyfish
DIRECTOR, Canon 5D mkII, 46:08, MAIA Onlus, 2014
Wolves
Black Ice
Revolution Art Poetry Silver Waters
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DIRECTOR, 35mm, 10:19, LFS, 2014
Black Mountains
DIRECTOR, 16mm, 4:06, LFS, 2013
Finally, no more
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, 16mm, 3:49, LFS, 2013
The Element
Karen
Detached Property
Magdalen
Self-Tape
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1ST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Red Epic, 20 min, LFS, 2016 DIRECTOR/EDITOR, Alexa, 30 min, LFS, 2016 EDITOR, Instituto Marangoni, 2016
1ST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Red Epic, 20 min, 2016
Passage
DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER, LFS 2016 The DDLJ Documentary SOUND RECORDIST, LFS 2016
1ST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Alexa, 15 min, LFS, 2016
Kingfish
1ST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Alexa, 15 min, LFS, 2016
In the Hills
Passion Provider
SOUND RECORDIST, LFS 2016
EDITOR, Alexa, music video, 2015
Slipping
CO-WRITER & EDITOR, Alexa, 15 Minutes, LFS, 2015
Down by the Riverside
DIRECTOR / EDITOR, 16mm, LFS, 2014
A Deep Breath
EDITOR, LFS, 2014
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zoya.machkina@gmail.com
silviamarini_90@hotmail.it
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EDITOR, Alexa Mini, 19:59 min, LFS 2016
In the Hills
It Better be Good
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1ST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Red Epic, Feature film, Jellyfish Feature Film Limited, 2016
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, ARRI Alexa Classic, 15:11, LFS, 2014
The Inner Life of Veronika
PRODUCER, Habitual Man Productions 2016
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DIRECTOR, ARRI Amira, 18:01, LFS/Itinerant Works, 2016.
Help
PRODUCER, Habitual Man Productions 2015
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On Paper
DIRECTOR, Canon 5D III, 10 mins, 2012
PRODUCTION DESIGNER, Actor’s Centre 2015
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DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, ARRI Alexa Mini/Sony F55, 18:00, LFS, 20016
The Swallow
PRODUCTION DESIGNER, LFS 2014
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Diliman
EDITOR, Super America 35mm, 30 mins, LFS, 2013
The Little Match People
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Andrea Niada
Jorge Ojeda-Davila
I was born in Milan, moved to London at two years old and have been based in the UK ever since. After graduating with a BA in Theatre & Performance from the University of Warwick, I was accepted on the Masters in Filmmaking programme of The London Film School. My mid-course documentary HOW WE ARE NOW is currently on the festival circuit along with WASTEWORLD, a short psychological horror set in a world made of bin bags and my graduation film HOME EDUCATION, a darkly comic psychological thriller set in the English countryside.
In 2011 his short film MAKING ART was exhibited at the New Gallery London; his short film A MISSED CONNECTION was part of the Official Competition of the Morelia International Film Festival (FICM), and broadcasted nationwide on Conaculta’s TV channel Canal 22. The Mexican National Council for Culture and the Arts awarded him the prestigious FONCA Scholarship, 2011. In 2012 his short film HEART OF GOLD was selected in competition at the FICM 2012. The Mexican National Council for Science and Technology together with the National Institute of Fine Arts, awarded him the prestigious CONACYT grant in 2015. In 2016, his short film THE BURNING has been selected for Oaxaca International Film Festival, Morelia International Film Festival, Post Mortem FilmFest, and Feratum Film Fest where it obtained a Special Mention of the Jury, as well as Tribe16 Arts Festival in London.
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Home Education Short Film
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WRITER/DIRECTOR/EDITOR, Sony FS7, 25 mins, LFS, 2016 El Velo (The Veil) Short Film DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, Alexa, 12 mins, LFS, 2015 Lovequake Short Film GAFFER, Alexa, 15 mins, LFS, 2015 Wasteworld Short Film WRITER/DIRECTOR/EDITOR, Alexa, 12 mins, LFS, 2014 How We Are Now Short Documentary WRITER/DIRECTOR, Sony EX3, 33 mins, LFS, 2014 Still Life Short Film WRITER/DIRECTOR/EDITOR, 16mm, 3 mins, LFS, 2014 Only Pictures Remain Short Film CAMERA OPERATOR, 16mm, 5 mins, LFS, 2014 The Bicycle Short Film DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, 16mm, 4 mins, LFS, 2013 Recycling Short Film WRITER/DIRECTOR, 16mm, 3 mins, LFS, 2013
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The Burning
DIRECTOR, digital, color, UK/Mexico, 2016 (Official Competition Morelia Film Festival, Oaxaca Film Fest, Feratum Film Fest, Chrom-Art Tribe 16)
Happy Birthday, Mum
DoP, 35mm b/w film, UK, 2012
Heart of Gold
DIRECTOR, 16mm film, colour, UK, 2011 (Official Competition, Morelia Film Festival 2012) (In Exhibition at the UK National Gallery, spring 2011)
Mademoiselle
DoP, 16mm film, colour, UK, 2011
A Missed Connection
DIRECTOR, 16mm film, colour, UK/Mexico, 2011 (Official Competition, Morelia Film Festival 2011) (Picked for National TV Broadcast in Mexico, Channel 22)
Making Art
DIRECTOR, video art, colour, UK, 2010 (In Exhibition at the London New Gallery, summer 2011) Impulsos Documentary Video DIRECTOR, Mexico, 2003
Solange Plaza
Natashja Rathore
Owczarek, was born and raised in Poland. Her BA graduating project in digital photography stirred a heated discussion regarding a fine line between the photography and moving images at Fine Arts Academy in Gdansk. It seemed only natural to keep the motion and move to filmmaking. After successfully applying to The London Film School and completing several projects she became confident to pursue a career as a Writer/Director. She's in the process of preparing her first feature length movie.
Solange Plaza recently graduated from The London Film School with her Masters in Filmmaking specialising in directing. She has worked in the television industry in Trinidad and Tobago for over three years, ranging from producing and script writing to camera and editing.
Born in Singapore and raised in Mumbai, Rathore has not only lived in and understood the culture and work ethos of the East and West, but has also an extensive network of creative collaborators spanning the globe.
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Zalew (Backwater)
DIRECTOR, Amira, Short, LFS, Poland 2016
Oysters
1st AC, Sony F55, Short, London Calling 2016 Troll 1st AD, Alexa, Short, LFS, UK 2016
No Man’s Land
Director/Producer
Currently she is working with the University of the West Indies Film programme of which she is a graduate, having completed a double major in Film Production and Film Studies in 2010. She has a passion for community and has worked as mentor to young children and teenagers since 2006. As a result she enjoys making documentaries and socio-political films. \ /
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The Speech Writer
DIRECTOR, HD, 15 mins, LFS, 2015
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Although she has spent 6 years studying to be a Director and Cinematographer, she is adept at the various aspects of production, long and short formats, festivals and international markets. Her competence lies in creating things that stand out from the crowd and make the seemingly impossible things happen. She strongly believes that it is not only about how well you create, but how well you sell what you create. She also runs Aganpakhee, a theatre company in Delhi and INQLab, a creative agency in Mumbai. \ /
EDITOR, Alexa, Short, LFS, UK 2015
AMA
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1st AD, Alexa, Short, LFS, UK 2015
DIRECTOR / PRODUCER, LFS & THOSE GUY, 2016
Sternenkind
1st AC, 16mm, Short, LFS, Germany 2015
Sweet Taboo
1st AC, Alexa, Short, Tawala Production, UK 2014
Swallow
1st AD, Alexa, Short, LFS, UK 2014
Swallows
1st AC, Alexa, Short, LFS, UK 2014 CAMERA OPERATOR, Alexa, Short, LFS, UK 2014
Salut Maman
2nd AC, 16mm, Short, LFS, UK 2014
The Inner Life Of Veronica
EDITOR, 35mm, Short, LFS, UK 2014
Aga Can’t Cook
DIRECTOR, Sony, Short Documentary, LFS, UK 2014
Magdalen
DIRECTOR, 16mm, Short, LFS, UK 2013
MA Filmmaking
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Still Rolling: The DDLJ Story
Out of the Shadows
jorgeojeda79@hotmail.com
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Art Director, Alexa, Short, LFS, Italy 2015
Loud Like Love
andrea@andreaniada.com andreaniada.com
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Agnieszka Owczarek Director
Director
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+44 020 7836 9642
agnieszka.owczarek@gmail.com
solange.plaza@yahoo.com
natasharathod@gmail.com natashjarathore.com
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Farnoosh Rezapour
She obtained a BSC degree, Cum Laude, in Multimedia Design from American University of Sharjah, which resulted in her being the youngest editor at MBC at only 20 years of age.
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Forget about it
WRITER-DIRECTOR-EDITOR, ALEXA, 22m41s, FRAME DIVISON LTD/ LFS- 2016
My Victoria
EDITOR, ALEXA, 10m 51s, FRAME DIVISION LTD/LFS, 2016
My Own Life
EDITOR, 7D, 11m 43s, LFS-A GREAT DAY GROUP,2016
Marrying the Sun
EDITOR, 35mm,18m 30s, LFS, 2015
Subject 23
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, ALEXA, 11m 47s, LFS, 2015
We Were Waves Once
Being a Muslim Artist and a woman, made her exceptionally self-aware and determined to achieve her dream of becoming a Film Director.
One way out
Her love for genre spans the range of horror, dark comedy and documentary. Her style embraces the sophistication of precise mise-en-scène and she gives extreme relevance to production and costume design, believing in the creation of a fictional world that makes sense in all its facets.
PRODUCER-EDITOR,17m26s, LFS, 2014
MA Filmmaking
ASSITANT DIRECTOR, 16m, LFS, 2015
Fruit of thy Womb
WRITER-DIRECTOR, SUPERAMERICA, 35mm, 15m 21s LFS, 2014
One, Two Lithe
WRITER-DIRECTOR-PRODUCER-EDITOR, 16mm, 3m19sec, LFS, 2014
Injury Time
Sofia is a Writer, Director and Producer. Born and raised in Saint-Petersburg, Sofia studied arts and film theory at the university, earning her BA in Arts in 2009. Being in love with French pastries and films she moved to Paris, but quickly realised that her Eastern European accent stands in the way of becoming a true French. So she took a train to London, where she settled down for a few years and obtained her Masters in Screenwriting and Filmmaking from the London Film School. During her time at The London Film School she developed a few short-lived crushes, life-long friendships, unexplained love for snow effects and caffeine addiction. Currently, Sofia is working on her first feature film Marble, which may or may not have Eva Green attached to the project… Boom!
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Red Carmine
WRITER/DIRECTOR, ARRI Amira, LFS, 2016 PRODUCTION ASSISTANT, ARRI Alexa, LFS, 2016
Ocean Within
EDITOR, Red Epic, LFS, 2015
Orange Tree
EDITOR, ARRI Alexa, LFS, 2015
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Home Education
PRODUCTION MANAGER, ARRI Alexa, LFS, 2014
Fruit of thy Womb
PRODUCTION DESIGNER, 35mm, LFS, 2014
Long Before, High Above PRODUCER, HD, LFS, 2014
Into the White
WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER/EDITOR, 16mm, LFS, 2014
Lacrimosa
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, 16mm, LFS, 2014
Tune
ASSISTANT CAMERA, 16mm, LFS, 2014
Echo and Maria
1ST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, 16mm, LFS, 2014
EDITOR, ELLE CANADA, 5D, 2m 17s, 2013
Writers
ART DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT, ARRI Alexa, LFS, 2013 PRODUCTION DESIGNER, 16mm, LFS, 2013
Closing Line
WRITER/DIRECTOR, 16mm, LFS, 2013 *Official selection for competition in 9th PSSST! Silent Film Festival
farnooshrezapour@gmail.com
sofia.rimskaya@gmail.com
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CINEMATOGRAPHER, DIGITAL SONY FS7
The Swallow
Cindy’s Choice
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, 16mm, 4m, LFS, 2013
Saiyavath has always had a passion for cinematography and greatly enjoys all aspects of working on set. He graduated from the University of Arts London with a Bachelor degree in Film & Television.
Outside
CAMERA OPERATOR, 16mm, 3m, LFS, 2014
Effaceme
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2ND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, ARRI Alexa, LFS, 2016
Seams
Trouve Par Nuit
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Legend
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, 3m, LFS, 2014
Glimpse
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Poom Saiyavath
Director
EDITOR-ASSITANT DIRECTOR, Alexa, 16m, LFS, 2015
Her next project is a three generational dark comedy centred around women.
T: @lfsorguk
+44 020 7836 9642
Sofia Rimskaya
Director/Editor
Farnoosh Rezapour is an Iranian Director living and working between the UAE, UK and Italy. Her experience as Editor and Promo Producer at the Middle East Broadcasting Centre in Dubai makes her an expert in editing techniques and postproduction workflows.
info@lfs.org.uk
WRITER-DIRECTOR, 16mm, 4m28s, LFS, 2013
mailtopoom@gmail.com
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Monica Santis Director
Santis is a Director/Producer based in Austin, Texas. After graduating from Boston College, she worked as the Director of Outreach for the Austin School of Film for several years. During her time at ASOF, she helped develop the Cine Joven bilingual youth film program and worked as a producer for the NAMAC and SXSW Youth MAFIA Film Festivals. She received her Masters from George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs and graduated from GW’s Documentary Film Institute before enrolling at the London Film School. She recently received her Masters in Filmmaking from The London Film School with a specialization in directing. Her work has been screened at film festivals across North America and the UK.
info@lfs.org.uk
+44 020 7836 9642
Julian Smith
Justin Spray
I will be graduating from my MA in Filmmaking course at The London Film School as an Editor & Producer. Throughout my time on the course I have gained invaluable experience working with a wide range of directors on a variety of films.
Justin is a Chartered Psychologist. Before enrolling on the filmmaking Masters, he founded and ran a London based consultancy, advising organisations and the government. He specializes in organizational effectiveness and conflict resolution.
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He turned to filmmaking in his quest to tell stories that explore what makes us human.
UNDERWATER CINEMATOGRAPHER, Shark Eye Productions, 2015 No Way Out Short Film PRODUCER, LFS, 2015 Subject 23 Short Film ART DIRECTOR, LFS, 2015 Kingfish Short Film WRITER/DIRECTOR, LFS, 2014 A Deep Breath Documentary DIRECTOR, LFS, 2014 ‘Tis Folly Short Film DIRECTOR, LFS, 2013 Coffin Short Film WRITER/DIRECTOR, LFS, 2013
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Hacia El Sol (Towards the Sun)
DIRECTOR/CO-WRITER/CO-PRODUCER/EDITOR, Alexa Mini, 19:45min, LFS, 2016
Happy Anniversary
1st ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Alexa Mini, 6:20min, LFS, 2016
Home Education
SOUND RECORDIST, Sony FS7, 24 min, LFS, 2016
Zaire
1st ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Arri Amira, 16 min, LFS, 2015
The Door to
PRODUCER/1st ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Alexa, 4K, 13 min, LFS, 2015
My own Life
PRODUCER, HD, A Great Day Group Production, 2015
El Velo (The Veil)
DIRECTOR/CO-WRITER, Alexa, 11:30 min, LFS, 2015
The Dressmaker
PRODUCER/CO-WRITER, 35mm, 15min, LFS, 2014
Wasteworld
1st ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Alexa, 12 min, LFS, 2014
How we are now
EDITOR/SOUND RECORDIST, Sony EX3, LFS, 2014
When You’re Gone
WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER/EDITOR, 16mm, 4:30min, LFS, 2014
Closing Line
PRODUCER/EDITOR, 16mm, 4:30 min, LFS, 2013
T: @lfsorguk
Justin focused on directing during his time at The London Film School. His first documentary, “A Deep Breath” won the Jury Prize at the World Festival of Underwater Images.
I have had the opportunity to work on a number of different non-linear editing formats including Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, and am very competent in both. \ /
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Hinnaa Sulahria
Director/Producer
As well as studying my MA I have been working to establish myself as a freelancer within the industry for the last year and a half. As a Freelancer, I have endeavoured to build upon my experience and abilities as an Editor by choosing to work on projects as diverse as possible. Reliability and a perfectionist style of working, has been instrumental in establishing myself as a trustworthy freelancer, enabling me to work on various projects within the industry.
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Happy Anniversary
“I’ve pursued a career in psychology and business for nearly 30 years. I felt that the film world was an exclusive club, closed to me. In 2012 everything changed. I was part of Danny Boyle’s Olympics Opening Ceremony and a volunteer in an immersive theatre group – You Me Bum Bum Train. Both taught me that you don’t have to be extraordinary to do something extraordinary. I applied to The London Film School. It has been utterly life changing.”
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Tooth Fairy Short Film
WRITER/DIRECTOR, LFS, 2016
My Victoria Short Film PRODUCER, LFS, 2016
And you Sleep Short Film
CINEMATOGRAPHER, LFS, 2016
Coma Short Film
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Hazel
PRODUCER, Red Dragon, LFS, 2016
My Victoria
1ST AC, Amira, LFS, 2016
The Scribbler
PRODUCER, Amira, LFS, 2016
Good Luck Marc
PRODUCER, LFS, 2016
Still Rolling: The DDLJ Story AMIRA, LFS, 2016
A Bite to Eat
LOCATION 1ST AC, Alexa, LFS, 2015
Wrong way Forward 1ST AD, LFS, 2015
PRODUCER/EDITOR, Alexa Mini, 7 min, LFS
The Speech Writer
EDITOR, Alexa Mini, 15 min, LFS
The Veil
EDITOR, Alexa, 15 min, LFS
The Orange Tree
PRODUCER, LFS 2015
PRODUCER, Alexa, LFS, 2015
Lovequake
1ST AC, Alexa, LFS, 2015
CAMERA OPERATOR, Alexa, 10min, LFS
Grounded
Awake
1ST AC, Alexa, LFS, 2015
CO-DIRECTOR/PRODUCER, Sony FS5, 15 min, LFS
Wasteworld
Evan
BOOM OPERATOR, Alexa, LFS, 2014
DIRECTOR/WRITER/EDITOR, Aaton 16mm 5 min, LFS
julian.smith14@gmail.com jsmithediting.com
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The Road
A Bite to Eat
MA Filmmaking
Hinnaa Sulahria specialised in Production at The London Film School. In this role she managed a team and provided all aspects of production, including hiring cast and crew, hiring equipment, and budgeting. Sulahria has more than six years of experience in production, and her speciality is Assistant Directing. She previously studied at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and plans to pursue her career in Los Angeles.
1ST AD, Alexa, LFS, 2016
House Girl
santis.monica@gmail.com
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Oliver Sunley Producer
Oliver is a Producer with a background in film criticism and a passion for dramatic and darkly comic storytelling.
While at the LFS, his third term documentary production, How We Are Now premiered at Fort Lauderdale IFF before closing its run at Oscar Qualifying New Orleans Film Festival. WASTEWORLD, Oliver’s fourth term production, finished its run having played in sixteen festivals including BAFTA Qualifying Aesthetica Film Festival. He has produced four graduation films with The London Film School, recently completing Outside which will premiere at this year’s BAFTA Qualifying Underwire Film Festival. During his studies, Oliver worked alongside Dcypha Productions, producing their music video for YouTube star KSI, Kilimanjaro, receiving over 13m hits as the album debuted at #1 in the iTunes charts.
+44 020 7836 9642
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Living Under Kapatilism Wild Side
PRODUCER, Blackmagic Ursa, 14 mins, LFS, 2016
After Eights
PRODUCER, Alexa, 14 mins, LFS, 2016
Outside
PRODUCER, Alexa, 14 mins, LFS, 2016 - Underwire Film Festival (2016), Grand Off Film Festival (2016)
Acts of Love
PRODUCER, Blackmagic Ursa, 3x2 mins, Hodder & Stoughton, 2016 - Video advertising campaign
The Incident
PRODUCER, Alexa, 14 mins, LFS, 2015 – Deptford Film Festival (2016), Ekurhulea Film Festival (2016)
KSI: Kilimanjaro,
PRODUCER, Sony FS7, 4 mins, Dcypha, 2015 - 13m+ YouTube hits
My own Life
Asli Umut
Zachary Weckstein
Tara Tchablakian is a fresh, hardworking and passionate Filmmaker. She grew up in Dubai, UAE, and is of Singaporean, Lebanese and Armenian descent. At the age of 15, Tara started making short films and found a real passion in writing and directing. When she graduated from high school she decided to move to London and pursue a career in filmmaking. In 2010, she enrolled at the Met Film School. After she got her BA she decided to further her education and get her MA in writing and directing. After two intense years, Tara graduated from The London Film School with a Distinction for her Masters. Tara's graduation film, Wrong Way Forward, has been very well received and is currently touring festivals globally.
Born in Istanbul and based in London, Asli is a versatile Filmmaker with a particular interest in memory, existentialism and feminist cinema. After graduating with a BA in Philosophy and Film Studies, Asli pursued an MFA in Media and Design and taught documentary and film history.
Zachary Weckstein is a Producer, Director and Writer, born in the United States and moved to Europe in his teens. Weckstein attended schools in America, England and The Netherlands, completing his Undergraduate in International Business in Rotterdam and his Masters in Filmmaking at The London Film School.
PRODUCER, Canon C300, 11 mins, Good Day Productions, 2015
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Wrong way Forward
Manners
Running to the Sea
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Wasteworld
PRODUCER, ALEXA, 13 mins, LFS, 2014 - Long Island FF (2016), Brooklyn FF (2016), Arizona International FF (2016), Arizona Underground FF (2016), San Francisco Frozen FF (2016), National FF For Talented Youth (2016), Carmarthen Bay FF (2016), Blow Up: Chicago FF (2016), Fargo FF (2016), Victoria TX Indiefest (2016), FilmQuest (2016), Screentest (2016), Magnolia FF (2016), Aesthetica FF (2015), Melbourne Underground FF (2015), Another Hole In The Head (2015)
Her journey as an Editor started with a found footage workshop under the supervision of video artist Volker Schreiner. She directed and edited her first short documentary, PROTEST (2012) shown at several festivals nationwide. During her time at The London Film School, she wrote and directed both fiction and documentary films. Her mid-course fiction film WE WERE WAVES ONCE (2015) premiered at Toronto Inside Out. Through the school, she found her passion for lighting and camera and worked on numerous films and with a wide range of formats.
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Weckstein’s motto is ‘nothing is impossible’, and his distinctive style and expertise challenges the audience expectations. It is in Weckstein’s nature to make it happen and his wellspring of talent will stop at nothing in dazzling audiences. Weckstein was the first to film monumental locations never before seen on film. His style forces the audience to re-examine their way of perceiving imagery, sound and time. Weckstein’s portfolio includes several short films, with his thesis film OUT OF THE SHADOWS red carpet premiere held at the Museum of London. Zach Weckstein currently is involved with a wide variety of independent film projects.
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Slipping
PRODUCTION DESIGN, Arri Alexa, 17 min, LFS, 2014
Kingfish
PRODUCER, Arri Alexa, 17 min, LFS, 2014
Why Congo
SOUND RECORDIST/BOOM OPERATOR, 16mm, 18 min, LFS, 2014
Roses for you
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/EDITOR/WRITER, 16mm, 4 min, LFS, 2013
Judgement
ASSISTANT CAMERA OPERATOR/ACTOR, 16mm, 2 min, LFS, (2013)
Odyssey of a Nobody
Assistant Director, 16mm, 3 min, LFS, 2013
Game of Fortune
Director of Photography, 16mm, 3 min, LFS, 2013
I was Here
Camera Operator, 16mm, 3 min, LFS, 2013
Smack
Producer, Gaffer, 16mm, 2 min, LFS, 2013
Dead end
Producer, 6mm, 3 min, LFS, 2013
Expressage
Assistant Director/Editor/Actor, 16mm, 3 min, LFS, 2013
Never let me go
Editor/Actor, DSLR 7D and DSLR 5D mark 3, 1 min, LFS, 2013
Troll
EDITOR, ARRI AMIRA, 15:49, LFS 2016
Upwards to Mars
EDITOR, RED EDIC, 12:45, LFS 2016
asli@studioasbo.com asliumut.com
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PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/WRITER, Arri Alexa, 22 min, Pearl Pictures and LFS, 2015 – 2016
CINEMATOGRAPHER / EDITOR, Canon C300 MKII, 13:43, LFS 2016
t.tchab@hotmail.com
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Out of the Shadows
Hazal
PRODUCER, Sony EX3, 34 mins, LFS, 2014 - New Orleans FF (2016), American Documentary FF (2016), Tacoma FF (2016), NorthWest Fest (2016), Picture This (2016), National FF For Talented Youth (2016), Fort Lauderdale Intl. FF (2015), London Intl. Documentary FF (2015)
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Producer/Director/Writer
In early 2016, she started Studio ASBO and has been working as a freelance film maker ever since.
How we are now
MA Filmmaking
Cinematographer/Editor
Tara Tchablakian, c300, 17 minutes, LFS, 2016
PRODUCER, Alexa, 4 mins, Independent, 2015
oliversunley.com
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Tara Tchablakian Writer/Director
PRODUCER, Alexa, TBC, LFS, 2017
Having undertaken credits in film analysis at Yale, Oliver graduated from The University of Kent, being awarded the Martin Walsh Prize, with a first class degree in film studies.
info@lfs.org.uk
zw@pearlpictures.co.com pearlpictures.co.com
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Shunag Wu
David Javid Zaidov
Matteo Zenini
Born in Beijing China, Shuang Wu completed her BA in Film Directing & Editing at the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing before attending The London Film School. After completing her Masters in Filmmaking, Wu now works as a freelance Writer and Director in Beijing
Zaidov worked in sports and film journalism for four years and was awarded the Golden Pen (2007) before working as a translator in Georgia and Ukraine. He joined The London Film School having previously earned a Masters in Film Studies at the University of Westminster, with his thesis written about Captain Scott’s depiction in film. Zaidov graduated with OUTSIDE, a short film retelling Titus' Oates last three days, one of Captain Scott's men in the expedition.
Zenini was born in Rome, Italy. After five years working in theatre as a transvestite under the name of "June" he accumulated industry experience working as a Production Assistant on several Italian Film Productions companies all the while completing a degree in Film Studies at the University of Roma Tre and directing his first zero-budget short movies. He specialised as a Writer/Director at The London Film School where he completed his Masters in the winter of 2015 with a project titled AMA. His background and education influences the themes and visual style of his work. His main concern is developing female strong, troubled characters who lead captivating journeys, framed within a realistic, yet poetic style. Based in London, Matteo survives working as a successful Camera Operator/Focus Puller meanwhile writing his next idea for a short movie.
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Cindy’s Choice
WRITER/DIRECTOR, 16mm, 4 min, LFS, 2013
Tune
WRITER/DIRECTOR, 16mm, 3 min, LFS, 2013
Walls
WRITER/DIRECTOR, HD Colour, LFS, 2016c
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Co-writer/Director, Alexa, 14 min 59 seconds, LFS, 2016
Another Bullet
Script Editor, Alexa, 18 mins, Nariman Film, 2016
We Were Wave Once
Producer, Alexa, 16 mins, LFS, 2015
Wasteworld
Camera Operator, Alexa, 12 mins, LFS, 2014
Long Before High Above
Editor, Sony, 23 mins, LFS, 2014
The Magical TV
Writer/Director/Producer, Editor, 16 MM, 3 min 30 secs, LFS, 2014 Camera Operator, 16 MM, 5 mins, LFS, 2013
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Wolfboy
Silver Waters
Canon 7d, 15.20, Joulirouge Film, 2013
Traum Des Teufels
Sony Minicam, 20.25, Joulirouge Film, 2009
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ILLUMINATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LONDON FILMMAKERS At Panalux, we have a passion for making films. It is our privilege to co-operate and assist talented, emerging filmmakers learning their craft
Camera Operator, Alexa Mini, 17.20, LFS, 2016 Camera Operator, 15.11, LFS, 2015
zaidovjavid@gmail.com
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La California Non Esiste
doublewu001@aliyun.com
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Writer/Director
Outside
Recycling
T: @lfsorguk
matteo.zenini@gmail.com
Panalux share and support Film London’s mission of showcasing and maintaining London as a world premier hub for filmmakers and filming excellence
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The Masters in Screenwriting at The London Film School is an intensive one-year programme with the focus on developing the Writer’s voice in the context of a world class film school where we make 180 films each year.
The MAS programme continues to flourish with graduates gaining four feature credits this year and working across the film, television and media value chain in development, production, publication and education – writing for theatre, television, animation, web series, graphic novels as well as comedy, shorts and features. This is a course of rigorous study where students practice and learn transferable skills of analysis, collaboration and storytelling. As we know it takes time, tenacity and talent to develop a career as a screenwriter. This is the twelfth year of the MAS programme at LFS and many graduates are now working professionally across the industry in development, production and on their own projects in UK based companies as diverse as Tiger Aspect, Sky, BBC Digital, Kudos, Lionsgate, Channel 4, the Bureau and Working Title. Our grads also work internationally. Jada Nation (2015) is based in Los Angeles where she has recently signed with Anonymous Content, the management/production company responsible for True Detective, Mr. Robot and Spotlight and has several TV and feature projects in development including withh Max Borensteins new production company. Vietnamese graduate Mai Chi (2016) is finishing her first feature produced by Dreamtime Productions in Vietnam – Mad As Life directed by Huy Khac Nguyen. Her MAS colleague Phoenix Vu (2014) was recently nominated for Best First Feature and won Best Actors & Best Actress at the Blue Star Festival – with his romantic comedy Zodiac 12. He has also just signed a three picture deal with top Saigon production house Galaxy M+E. American grad Kelly Dobitz (2015) won Silver with Magna Carta at The New York Festival Radio Awards for Best Drama Special. Her LFS mentor was script editor on the project.
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Meanwhile UK Writer James Ruzicka (2007) wrote the screenplay for MAF graduate’s Anu Menon’s recent feature shot in India titled Waiting. He returned to LFS earlier in the year for a screening and Q+A with the Director. UK Writers have been doing well this year with Chris Andrews (2012) awarded Creative England Development Funding for his British Western Scuttler and his collaboration with Film London producer Tessa Inkelaar on the rural thriller Shepherd. He is now represented by Jack Thomas at Independent Talent. Adam Dewar (2006) one of our first grads is also with ITA and earlier in the year wrote the Instagram thriller Shield 5 which was honoured at the 2016 Webbys Long Form Drama Series category (the Oscars of the internet) winning Best Writing and Critics Choice Awards at Raindance. The series was hailed as groundbreaking and played at prestigious festivals in UK (Raindance, ComiCon) France (Series Series), Germany (Seriencampen), Holland and the US (NAB). He is currently developing two feature projects with up and coming production company Cry Baby. Theo Krekis’s (2015) feature screenplay, SIFT, which he wrote during his time at LFS, was shortlisted for the BBC Writer's Room, and earned him a Script-Editor who is now assisting him with his second feature screenplay, OUR SKIN OF GRIME. Theo has recently adapted IMPAC winning author, Kevin Barry's short story, entitled THE MAINLAND CAMPAIGN, which is going into production in early 2017.Theo's short film, BREATHE, was selected as one of the BFI's Five Films For Freedom, won the ICCL Human Rights Film Award as well as competing in the official selection for Palm Springs, Aesthetica and BFI Flare. Kefi Chadwick (2012) has had a busy year with her short film Sexlife nominated on Vimeo as short of the week and is now in discussions about adapting it as a TV series. She is already being funded by Creative England and the BFI to adapt her play, Any Means Necessary, with Wellington Films attached and has joined the team on a Microwave project as a co Writer with the Director, Rene Pannevisso and will be working with Jennifer Eriksson and Jessie Mangum alongside BBC films, Film London and Creative England. She is developing two other features - Wild West Country, with producer Camille Gatin (The Girl With All the Gifts) and Director Isabelle Sieb (Three Women Waiting for Death, Encounters winner this year) and Southern Pacific with Alison Sterling at Ignition films.
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Rupert Baynham
Darragh Carey
Laurie Doran (2012) who was selected for the Edinburgh Film Festival Talent Lab collaborated with LFS MAF grad on the micro-budget Tongues shot in Chicago this summer and now in post- while his Film London funded short Prevailing Winds has won awards at several festivals. Samuel Jefferson (2013) has a medic drama series in development with ITV studios titled Incision and has been commissioned by independent production company Sly Fox to write a crime thriller.
Having studied Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin for 4 years, Rupert Baynham made the decision to take up Screenwriting at the tender age of 22.
Darragh is the Irish word for both ‘oak tree’ and a Writer/Director based in London.
Ben Cleary (2011) an Irish Writer/Director who came on the course “to learn about storytelling before beginning to direct” won the Best Foreign Film at the LA Shorts festival for his short Stutterer which he quickly followed by winning an Oscar for the same film. While Dublin based Elizabeth O’Halloran (2008) wrote the screenplay for Edie – a film starring. Sheila Hancock and Kevin Guthrie produced by Cape Wrath Films - which is now in post.
Rupert has made films across the world including a mockumentary in Vietnam, a short film in Florence and in Biarritz and many more in London.
And most recently Jessica Romagnoli (2015) won the 2016 Great TV Show Idea Contest organized by Script Pipeline with the project she had developed on the MAS programme –while her contemporary Ottilie Wilford (2015) represented by Michael McCoy at Independent worked as a script editor on the first series of ITV’s Victoria – and has been promoted to Writer on the second series. Makalla Mcpherson (2016) directed her second block of BBC drama Doctors which will be airing later in the year - now informed by her year on the MA Screenwriting programme at LFS. She added: “The course equipped me with the tools to have a better understanding of script analysis, character journeys and story structure. I found that the theory and practice on the course, really helped me to direct the show with a new confidence and understanding.”
Rupert has worked regularly with the Oscar award nominated Cinematographer, Richard Greatrex, and is collaborating with the Producers Jane Frazer and Pete Czernin on his upcoming feature
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So a glimpse of what some of our graduates have achieved this year. And we look forward to similar positive outcomes for the graduating year of 21016 as they prepare for the next step in their screenwriting and filmmaking journey. Brian Dunnigan Head of Screenwriting, MA Course Leader London Film School
Writer/Director
He has gone on to direct, write and act in short films - all of which are set to be released at film festivals in January 2017.
He is also in the process of writing a feature film (REPROBATE), which is due to be shot in the summer of 2017.
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Joe’s Dance
WRITER/DIRECTOR, Canon C100, 10 min, Baynham Productions, 2017
The Holt
Whilst ageing, he accrued 10 years in advertising, specialising in writing for TV. His work has won over 40 creative awards and was shortlisted at the global Cannes advertising festival. He believes you can’t love a film that has no heart, and that plot is a waste of everybody’s time, effort, and even urine, without characters who live and breathe on the page and screen. He is developing a feature-length screenplay: MY AUNTIE THE CLOUD. When the bride vanishes from a rural Irish wedding, her recently returned emigrant sister investigates using a camcorder video, and uncovers hidden truths about her family and the hometown she has always despised.
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On a Canoe Built for two
WRITER/DIRECTOR, Sony A7s, 7 min, Chantale Films Montréal, 2017
The Holt
WRITER/DIRECTOR, Canon C100, 14 min, Baynham Productions, 2017
Jake’s Dance
PRODUCTION DESIGNER, Sony Fs5, 14 min, Baynham Productions, 2017
Diliman
SCRIPT EDITOR, Arri Alexa, LFS, 2017
Get the Funk out
DIRECTOR, Blackmagic Cinema, 10 min, (Grad Film: Royal Holloway University 2016)
Sleeping Silence
SCRIPT EDITOR, Sony Fs7, 12 min, (Grizzly Films Belgium, 2016)
Something More Banal
SCRIPT EDITOR, Arri Alexa, 17 min, LFS, 2016)
Good Luck Marc
SCRIPT EDITOR, Arri Alexa, 13 min, LFS, 2016
The Skies of Arcadia
SCRIPT EDITOR, Arri Alexa, 14 min, LFS, 2016
Darragh is attached to direct a feature film, REPROBATE, scheduled for production in 2017. He almost never refers to himself in the third person.
WRITER/ACTOR, Canon C100, 14 min, Baynham Productions, 2017
I Love Ricci
WRITER/ACTOR, Canon 5d, 10 min Baynham Productions, 2017
Jake’s Dance
WRITER, Sony Fs5, 14 min, Baynham Productions, 2017
Diliman
SCRIPT EDITOR, Arri Alexa, LFS, 2017
Get the Funk Out
PRODUCTION DESIGNER, Blackmagic Cinema, 10 min, Grad Film: Royal Holloway University, 2016
The Skies of Arcadia
SCRIPT EDITOR, Arri Alexa, 14 min, LFS, 2016
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Mai Chi
In 2014, Mai had her directorial debut with the short documentary film DOWN THE STREAM, which garnered 04 million views in the first 06 weeks, ranked as ‘Vimeo's Best of 2015’, and won several international awards. Also in 2014, she became Editor-in-Chief of Microsoft’s MSN Vietnam. More than a year later, she left to pursue a Master in Screenwriting at The London Film School. In this one year, aside her degree, Mai co-directed her first fiction short entitled ‘Joe’s Dance”, had a short script independently produced, and worked on other 04 short films. Two months after graduation, Mai has been signed to write two feature screenplays to be produced in November, 2016 and mid-2017.
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My Sister’s Light House
SCREENWRITER, 90’, Dreamtime Production, 2017
Mad as Life
SCREENWRITER, 90’, Dreamtime Production, 2016
Joe’s Dance
CO-DIRECTOR/ CO-WRITER, 12’, Independent, 2016
Get the Funk out
ART DIRECTOR & PRODUCTION DESIGNER, Holloway University, 2016
In the Neck
SCREENWRITER, 10’, Holloway University, 2016
Jake’s Dance
SCRIPT SUPERVISOR, 10’, Independent2016
The Holt
SCRIPT SUPERVISOR, 10’, Independent, 2016
Down the Stream
DIRECTOR/ WRITER/ EDITOR/ PRODUCER, Independent, 2015
Climate Change Impacts in Long an Province DIRECTOR, Winrock, 2015
I Learn and I am Safe
SCRIPT WRITER, Live & Learn Vietnam, 2015
Real Life Never Stops SCRIPT WRITER, AIA, 2014
What Men Say
WRITER, 30’ Vietnam Television 3, 2013
24/7 with Celebrities WRITER, 30’, Yan TV, 2012
Late Night Talk Show
WRITER, 30’, Vietnam Television 9, 2012
Vui: A Music Tour with Le Cat Trong Ly
chichan313@gmail.com
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Desrochers is a Québécois Writer-Director living in London. He studied History, Culture and Society at the Université du Québec à Montréal. In 2012, he founded the production company Ångstrom Films (Chantale), where he has worked as a Writer/Director/ Editor on music concerts, music videos, webTV, promos & corporate videos. In 2015, he worked as a Co-Director on a two-month documentary film about environmental issues in Tunisia, produced by Alternatives Montreal. Prior to The London Film School, Desrochers worked as an extra-curricular film production tutor at Henri-Bourassa High School for two years.
F: /thelondonfilmschool
Benjamin Dujardin Screenwriter
Writer/Director
PRODUCTION MANAGER, 90’, Independent, 2011
MA Screenwriting
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Bertrand Desrochers
Writer/Director After dropping out of university in 2005, for 9 years Chi Mai freelanced as a Journalist, Scriptwriter, Copywriter, Photographer, and Translator. She was published in 06 books and a few dozens of English and Vietnamese publications.
info@lfs.org.uk
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On a Canoe Built for two
WRITER/DIRECTOR, Sony A7s, 7 min, Chantale Films Montréal, 2017
The Holt
WRITER/DIRECTOR, Canon C100, 14 min Baynham Productions, 2017
I Love Ricci
WRITER/DIRECTOR, Canon 7D, Baynham Productions, 2017
Danish screenwriter and playwright. Born and raised in Copenhagen, now based in London. Dujardin enjoys collaborative processes in finding, shaping and structuring story and character. His background in theatre and acting provides him with insights to what works and what doesn't.
Jake’s Dance
WRITER/DIRECTOR, Sony Fs5, 14 min, Baynham Productions, 2017
Get the Funk out
CONTINUITY, Blackmagic Cinema, 10min (Grad Film: Royal Holloway University 2016)
Jamie
SCRIPT EDITOR, LFS, 2016
The Holt
WRITER/DIRECTOR, Canon C100, 14min, Baynham Productions, 2017
Meat
Production Assistant, Smoke Valley Productions, 2016
In the past year, he has gone on to write and direct four short films - all of which are set to be released at film festivals in 2017. He is now working as a Director on his first feature film (REPROBATE), which is due to be shot in 2017. Cinematographer Richard Greatrex and Producer Jane Frazer are helping produce the project.
bertrand.desrochers@gmail.com bertrand-desrochers.com
jordal.dujardin@gmail.com benjamindujardin.dk
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Pat Giguere
Clyde Harris
Po Chun Hsueh
Makalla Mcpherson
Prior to The London Film School Giguere graduated from Emerson College in Boston for his B.A. in ‘Writing for TV and Film’ and was national runner up in the Rooftop Comedy National College Stand Up Competition. After that he worked in sports television for ESPN in the United States for 3 years as a Producer where he won an Emmy Award in 2013 for his work on the show ‘College Gameday’.
Clyde was born and raised in London. Having graduated in Philosophy he spent several years working in IT before developing a passion for screenwriting.
When I was seven, I met a homeless guy in the park occupying my favorite swing. He gave a contemptuous look and said, “if you want your swing back, fight me with your best story.” That’s how I became a Storywriter.
Mcpherson is an established Music Video Director for young urban artists. She has directed videos for Lisa Maffia, Wretch 32, Mumzy Stranger, Junai Kaden.
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Her short films Tight Rope and Tiny Steps have been selected for a number of film festivals including the AAWIC Film Festival in New York, Portobello Film Festival.
Hetty Feather
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Following that passion led Clyde to enrol at The London Film School where his graduation feature script was awarded a distinction in 2016. In addition to writing his own scripts, this time at The London Film School also saw Clyde acquire a love of working on other writers’ scripts.
At the School, his feature screenplay was titled "My Straight Best Friend", a bromantic road trip comedy across the American Southwest exploring gay/straight male friendship. Currently, Giguere is in production on a "cancer comedy" web series to raise money for cancer research with fellow cohorters Benjamin Dujardin and Mathilde Waignier. He has also been commissioned to develop two television series by Racine Media, one of them co-written with fellow cohorter Sophia Ohler. \ /
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Makalla completed her first block of Doctors for producer Sam Hill, which transmitted in November 2013 and is currently developing a three-part drama with playwright Paula B Stanic to be produced by Don Warrington. She directed two short films for CBBC Extra: HETTY FEATHER MEETS THE DUMPING GROUND and Hetty Feather Secret Scene BLANCHE’S PROMISE, which will be available online.
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Nothing up my Sleeves SCRIPT EDITOR, LFS, 2016
Sonny
SCRIPT EDITOR, LFS, 2016
White Orchid Hotel
SCRIPT EDITOR, LFS, 2016
Call to Arms
SCRIPT EDITOR, LFS, 2015
Mcpherson has recently directed three episodes of DOCTORS series 18 which TX in October and November 2016.
Get the Funk out Comedy Short Film
Royal Holloway Grad Film, CO-DIRECTOR/CO-WRITER with Darragh Carey & Sophia Ohler A Patient. American A Broad Comedy Web Series 6 Episodes, CO-WRITER/CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER with Benjamin Dujardin. Ron of the Rovers Original Sports Comedy TV SERIES HEAD WRITER Politically Correct Bedtime Stories Book Adaptation Comedy TV series, CO-WRITER with Sophia Ohler
psgiguere@gmail.com MA Screenwriting
Brittany Michelle
Director/Writer
Mcpherson was selected for the Creative Diversity Network Mentoring Scheme in 2012 and partnered with Executive Producer Sarah Brown.
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Doctors BBC 1 Drama PRODUCER, June 2016, Sam Hill Executive producer Mike Hobson, Tx 28th Oct, 31st Oct, 1st Nov 2ND UNIT DIRECTOR various scenes, September 2015, Main Director Delyth Thomas, Producer David Collier, Executive Producer Alison Davis
Hetty Feather Meets the Dumping Ground
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A Gesture Short Film
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DIRECTOR/WRITER, DCP 2K, 21 mins, Cinematográfica la Provincia, 2015
September 2015, 25th March 2016 Tx on CBBC AND CBBC EXTRA Producer David Collier, Executive Producer Alison Davis
Hetty Feather Secret Scene “Blanche Promise” CBBC September 2015, Tx on 7th June 2016, Producer David Collier Executive Producer Alison Davis
Doctors BBC 1 Drama PRODUCER, August 2013, Sam Hill Executive producer Mike Hobson, Tx 18th,19th,20th Nov 2013
Tight Rope Selected for: African American Woman in cinemas film festival in New York city 2011 and Takes Film Festival Australia 2012, Portobello Film Festival 2012, Hull Film Festival 2011, Selected to Broadcast on The Community Channel October & November 2012
Tiny Steps Selected for: Tirana international Film festival 2011, Portobello Film Festival 2012, Selected to Broadcast on The Community Channel October & November 2012
makalla13@googlemail.com rochellestevens.com/mcpherson
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DIRECTOR/WRITER/EDITOR, 16mm, 18 mins, CENTRO, 2011
The Day I Woke up Short Film
chun73326@gmail.com
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The Happy Rabbit Short Film
WRITER/DIRECTOR, 9 min, 2010
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Laura Nucinkis
Sophia Ohler
Joana Pereira
Alex Pogany
Alejandro Stepenberg
After graduating from the University of East Anglia with a BA (Hons) in Scriptwriting and Performance, Laura Nucinkis moved straight into post-graduate education by enrolling on the MA Screenwriting programme at The London Film School. Her previous work had mostly been in theatre - she production managed four extra-curricular productions at university, completed an internship at the Finborough Theatre which led to working as an Assistant Producer on two productions, and co-wrote a play about women at work in 1917 for the Third Year Drama Production module at UEA.
I'm a recent graduate of the MA Screenwriting program at The London Film School, previously receiving a Bachelors of Arts degree from Harvard University. I'm currently living and writing in London, working on a series of in development comedy pilots and feature length scripts.
Before moving to London to enrol onto the Screenwriting Masters programme at The London Film School, Joana worked as a Junior Writer at the Portuguese satirical news TV show INFERNO. She was the Writer and Presenter of a segment that aired weekly on the talk show LOVE SQUAD. For a year, she worked as a Production Assistant on several shows of the TV channel Canal Q. All of these experiences nurtured her creativity and supported her love of TV, film and writing.
My name is Alex Pogany. I’m a screenwriter from Budapest, Hungary; a recent graduate of the LFS MA Programme. My preference lies in future films, however, I’ve written and co-made tons of short films and I have a huge admiration for British, American and Scandinavian Television as well.
Alejandro Stepenberg holds an MA in Screenwriting from The London Film School and a BFA in Acting from the conservatorystyle actor training programme at the University of Utah, where his play PALE HORSES was one of four selected for the New Works development programme.
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A Game we Play Opening Scene
SCREENWRITER, Central Film School, 2012
Ache Short Film
SCREENWRITER, Regent’s University London, 2013
Since finishing her graduate degree, Joana has been developing the script she started at The London Film School and exploring three other original ideas for TV and film. She has also begun doing script reading for a production company and collaborating with fellow graduates and filmmaking students on screenplays, both as a Writer and as a Script Editor.
As well as working as a Runner and Script Supervisor for a number of independent short films and TV production companies while at the School, she was a delegate of The Network talent scheme at the Edinburgh International TV Festival. Currently freelancing as a Script Reader for the Pinewood Group, Laura graduates from The London Film School with a Distinction for her feature film script, SIGNPOSTS, this December
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Murphy Short Film
SCREENWRITER, Regent’s University London, 2014
My Dilemma Short Film
SCREENWRITER, Regent’s University, 2014
Another Place, Another Time Short Film SCREENWRITER, Regent’s University, 2015
The Next Stop is Happiness Where this Bus Terminates SCREENWRITER, LFS, 2016
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Kill me now
WRITER, Royal Holloway University, 2016
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Co-Writer of the original one-act play QUEEN MAB that premiered at London’s Courtyard Theatre in 2016, he has written or consulted on multiple short films and plays, produced and directed an original gender-bending adaptation of Hamlet called I MAY HAVE SEEN the Devil that found new context in an American mental asylum circa 1946, and maintains a strong interest in crafting new narratives for new mediums. He continues to develop a variety of treatments and scripts for short films, features, television, and the web. While he calls Macedonia home for now, he ultimately lives nowhere in particular as a citizen of the imagine nation.
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SCRIPT CONSULTANT, unknown, unknown, LFS Grad Film, 2017
Blankets of Love
SCRIPT CONSULTANT, unknown, unknown, LFS Grad Film, 2017
The Tempted
CO-WRITER, unknown, unknown, LFS Grad Film, 2017
When the Howls Find us
unknown, unknown, LFS Term 5, 2017
Enchanted
CO-WRITER, Alexa Mini, unknown, LFS Grad Film, 2016
Sleepwalking
SCRIPT CONSULTANT, Arri Alexa, 22:05, LFS, Term 5, 2016
Requiem for a Puppet(eer)
SCRIPT EDITOR, Arri Alexa, 14:36, LFS Term 4, 2016
An Original Natalie
SCRIPT CONSULTANT, 16mm, 3:18, LFS Term 2, 2016
Deep Focus
WRITER, Canon DSLR, 5:13, Ex Machina Films, 2013
TIC
WRITER, Canon DSLR, 7:15, 48 Hour Film Festival, 2012
PRODUCTION MANAGER, 2016
A Hot Summer’s Day
SCRIPT EDITOR, LFS, 2016
Jake’s Dance
Joe’s Dance
PRODUCTION MANAGER, 2016
SCRIPT SUPERVISOR, Baynham Productions, 2016
The Holt
PRODUCTION RUNNER, Baynham Productions, 2016
X Factor London Auditions DAY RUNNER, Thames TV, 2016
Hearthstone Truesilver Tournament FLOOR RUNNER, Multiplay, 2016
EU Referendum Broadcasts
LOGGEER, ARD London Studios 2016
One Day
RUNNER, ZigZag Productions, 2016
For the Children
PRODUCTION RUNNER, Redwulff Productions, 2016
lauranucinkis@gmail.com MA Screenwriting
sophiaohler5@gmail.com
joanacoelhopereira@gmail.com
pogany.alex@gmail.com
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Untitled (for now)
SCRIPT EDITOR, LFS, 2016
PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR, Wharton/Shearing Productions, 2016
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The Holt
Master of Ceremonies
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Sonny
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Mathilde Waignier
Sebastien Wielemans
Always drawn to cinema, Waignier, born and raised in Paris, France, worked in the film industry as an Assistant Director on many productions for three years, before deciding to study screenwriting and get closer to the creative part of filmmaking.
With a Masters degree in Filmmaking as well as in environmental management, Sebastien Wielemans has worked for more than 10 years as an independent documentary filmmaker throughout the world. His projects, mainly produced via his Belgian production company Grizzly Films, concentrate on sensitive subjects such as human rights, environmental challenges as well as North-South relationships. Awarded at several documentary festivals, he also worked in collaboration with international NGOs (e.g. Greenpeace, Engineers without Borders) as well as with broadcasters such as TV5 Canada, ARTE and VRT. In 2016, he graduated from The London Film School with a Masters degree in Screenwriting in order to write and direct dramas.
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Algo Más Banal
SCRIPT EDITOR, Alexa, LFS, 2016
Circe and the Boy
SCRIPT EDITOR, Alexa, LFS, 2016
Styx
SCRIP EDITOR, Alexa, LFS, 2016
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The Big Sleep Short Film
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Stilte Voor Opname! Het Groeit In De Liedekerkewijk Documentary
DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER, HD, 13’, Grizzly Films/ Commune de Saint-Josse/ Région de Bruxelles-Capitale, 2013 Buurtcompost Short Film DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER, HD, 6’, Grizzly Films/Ten Noey/ Green Belgium, 2012 Le Velo Documentary DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER, HD, 1’, ONF/Arte/Quark productions, 2011 A Cycle of Fences Documentary DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER, HD, 52’, Canvas/VRT, 2010 Muvmedia 2008 Documentary DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER, HD, 12 x 4’, Espresso Communications/TV5 Canada, 2008
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She already had a Masters degree in Screenwriting from the University La Sorbonne, before entering the MA Screenwriting (MAS) at The London Film School. Her year in the MAS allowed her to develop her first feature, but also discover a great appetite for development and collaborative work.
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Child of military parents and a preacher’s daughter, I moved around a lot. A total of 14 schools and 22 different homes. I began writing in the third grade and I’ve been writing stories ever since. My stories vary across the board; I despise stories that sound the same. I love pushing the imagination to it’s limits. I don’t have favorites; I celebrate what moves my soul. I enjoy John Waters films as much as I enjoy Steven Spielberg. Most of what I write comes from my real life. So many oddities have happened to me that it seems the only way for anyone to believe me is to turn it into a film. I see myself as the CEO of my filmmaking career. I’m a writer, director, editor, producer, handle sound and act. All are equally important. Writing isn’t a passion; this is a gift that must be shared.
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Stilte Voor Opname! Het Groeit In De Liedekerkewijk Documentary
DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER, HD, 13’, Grizzly Films/Commune de Saint-Josse/ Région de Bruxelles-Capitale, 2013 Buurtcompost short film director/screenwriter, HD, 6’, Grizzly Films/Ten Noey/ Green Belgium, 2012 Le Velo Documentary DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER, HD, 1’, ONF/Arte/Quark productions, 2011 A Cycle of Fences Documentary DIRECTOR/SCREENWRITER, HD, 52’, Canvas/VRT, 2010 Muvmedia 2008 Documentary director/screenwriter, HD, 12 x 4’, Espresso Communications/TV5 Canada, 2008
Tchissete, the Mirror of the Tuareg Documentary
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director/screenwriter, HD, 52’, Gouma Films, 2004 En De Tijd Gaat... Documentary director/screenwriter, HD, 13’40’’, Mediadiffusion, 2003
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MA International Film Business The world class graduate degree that puts you right inside the international film business. The MA International Film Business unites The London Film School, the world’s key postgraduate filmmaking school, with the University of Exeter’s film department in the College of Humanities and the Business School. The partnership brings together unique film production and market expertise and exceptional research and teaching on film culture and history. This MA combines high level teaching skills with a unique practitioner-driven industry access program, providing students with the key business tools and contacts needed to build a career in film. The ambitious team behind the MAIFB is dedicated to training a new generation of both producers and executives that will bring both excellence and innovation into the international film industry. By analysing the horizontal and vertical structures that shape the film industry, in tandem with changing patterns of users and digital technology, this course explores both the existing international film industry while also embracing the current high levels of disruption and restructuring. Taught in London and the South-West, the MAIFB includes opportunities for industry networking; industry mentoring supported by an advisory committee of leading UK and European film industry professionals; a research trip to the Berlin Film Festival; and an opportunity to work on an LFS graduation film as a producer.
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Giedre Apanaviciute
Pavlina Dvorakova
Kun Fang
More than a decade ago I moved to the UK to pursue my education and career in film and media. I have been living in London since and am happy to call it my second home. After trying different roles at different media companies I decided that freelancing is probably the most difficult, but nevertheless most enjoyable, way to make a living and have been doing it for several years now. I work as a freelance Production Co-ordinator and Assistant Producer and eventually I am hoping to start my own production company.
It was during my undergraduate programme, studying Arts Management at the University of Economics in Prague that I realised my childhood obsession in the world of films and books could one day become my future career. With this passion driving me, I threw myself into the industry, spending time on sets of Czech films as a Runner, volunteering at film festivals, exploring the magic of Hollywood at Film Production Summer School at the University of California Los Angeles and working as a Production Assistant in a Czech production company called Dramedy. The London Film School seemed like the next logical choice and here I am, a new graduate of the MA International Film Business degree. I am currently living in London, working at Lionsgate UK and still getting used to cycling on the left side of the road. Oh, and I am still very much obsessed with films and books.
I'm Kun from Beijing, China, an emerging Film Producer having studied the MA International Film Business (MAIFB) at both The London Film School and the University of Exeter.
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I absolutely loved the Masters in Film Business course at The London Film School/Exeter University and can honestly say that I learnt heaps! Our class was fantastic and I met great people who became my close friends. The course was intense but really informative and it provided me with great insight into film business, which I am hoping to apply to my future producing career.
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I used to be an entrepreneur, running my own media service company back in Beijing. The one-year experience of studying the MAIFB was absolutely meaningful and made me more professional, whilst becoming more confident obtaining access to the film industry and tackling all sorts of challenges. With the knowledge and networking attained during this year, I'm more capable of producing, financing, festivals, especially co-production within China as well as worldwide. From the perspective of a filmmaker, my personal aim is to produce my own project (either indie film or documentary) portraying my country and present the real China to wider audiences on an international platform.
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Cesar Garrido
Yuxi Gong
Born and raised in Panama. He first studied Publicity and Marketing with an emphasis in Digital Video Production at Latin University of Panama and worked as a Production Assistant and as a Location Manager for TV Shows and Films.
I did my MA of International Film Business, a joint programme at London Film School in partnership with University of Exeter. I aim to specialise in producing fiction films and documentaries. I have worked in both British and Chinese film crews, mainly as producer and screenwriter. I have experiences of cooperating and communicating with people who come from multi- cultural backgrounds.
Producer/Film Marketing Agent
Continuing his studies abroad, he obtained his Masters in Marketing, Distribution and Sales of Film Projects at Escola de Cinema I Audiovisuals de Catalunya (ESCAC) of Barcelona in 2011. Then started on the Distribution business as a Sales Analyst and Trade Marketing Coordinator for Twentieth Century Fox, Central America, working for 4 years on more than 60 films across the region. In 2015, he decided to move to the UK to study the MA in International Film Business at the London Film School. He is currently working as a Film Development and Distribution Consultant for Independent Filmmakers in Latin America. \ /
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My BA course Film and TV Production at University of Westminster has equipped me with various production skills. The MA course I just did at The London Film School and Exeter helps me to further develop my business skills including film financing, publicity, distribution as long as the marketing analysis. It also allows me to undertake a global survey of international film market. I am currently based in Beijing and work at Huayi Brothers Pictures.
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The Pancake Man
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Producer/ Distributor Aquisitions Consultant for RedHead Film Distribution Runner at Lionsgate Intern at Opal Film Produktion GmbH
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Courtney Harmstone
Madeleine Jessell
Courtney Harmstone has been working professionally in film since she graduated with a BFA in Film Production (cum laude) from The Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts. Since, Courtney has worked in a variety of positions in the film industry, from social media marketing to distribution, editing feature documentaries and to building Rube Goldberg machines on stage in Las Vegas.
I was born in Melbourne and grew up there for 7 years before moving to Toulouse where I spent the rest of my youth. I studied Media and Culture in Lille and during that time was granted the opportunity to work in production in LA and as a Community Manager in Paris. I then moved to Raleigh to complete my final year at NCSU where I majored in Communications with a minor in Film. There, I got involved with the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival and became a jury member for the Campus MovieFest.
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Since the completion of her dissertation in August of 2016, a documentary pitch project package, Courtney has worked on three projects, recently completing work on a feature length film, JELLYFISH, as a Production Manager. Courtney, during her time away from film, also works with fellow alumni of The London Film School, corunning a studio, Amotion, in Park Royal. Courtney’s longer term goal is to create and produce socially impactful documentaries and narrative films. \ /
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H. J. Leonard
Haidi Leung
Carmen Paddock
H. J. Leonard is an awesome film producer with expertise in production and distribution. His films has been showcased all over the Caribbean, Latin America, North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
Leung’s path into the film industry took brief detour when she undertook her legal training and worked several years as a commercial lawyer in NZ and UK. Now with the Masters in International Film Business under her belt and a renewed passion for the film industry (and in particular film distribution) she’s aiming to break into the Irish film industry when she moves there next year. Let’s make this mid-life crisis pay off!
Carmen undertook the MA International Film Business degree with The London Film School / University of Exeter after her BA studies at Exeter, during which time she acted as Publicity Officer, Fundraising Coordinator, and finally President of Campus Cinema. Her enthusiasm for exhibition and distribution fuelled an interest in film business rather than filmmaking, and her final dissertation discusses the state of the independent film sales sector in light of Netflix’s and Amazon’s emergence.
haidi.leung@gmail.com
carmencpaddock@gmail.com
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Film Distributor
Right now he’s working on a short documentary about the Puerto Rican diaspora in the United States in the decade of the 60’s and pre-producing a mini webseries which will make you laugh if you are into Star Trek, Lost in Space, Power Ranger, and campy Sci-fi films from the 60’s.
These experiences helped forge my desire to work around film festivals which is why I chose the Masters in International Film Business. In the UK I worked in festivals such as the Sheffield Doc/Fest and the East End Film Festival. I now work full time at Lionsgate and hope reorient myself towards festivals and exhibition in the near future.
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Jellyfish
Acrophobia
PRODUCTION MANAGER, Red Epic, 89 min, Jellyfish Feature Film Ltd., Feature, 2016
PRODUCER/WRITER/DIRECTOR, 2013
The Hygienic Odyssey of Lolly Poo
In: Transit
PRODUCER, 2012
CONSULTING PRODUCER, N/A, 19 min, BKE Productions, Short, 2016
Listerine: Be Bold
PRODUCER, Red Epic, 1 min, McCoy & Meyer, Commercial, 2016
Nightwatch
PRODUCER, Sony AS7 Mark2, 2 min, Short, 2016
The Case of Lot 333
PRODUCER, Cannon 7D Mark3, TBD, Short, 2016
Troll
PRODUCTION MANAGER, Arri Amira, 15 min, LFS Short, 2016
Sunset on the River Styx
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER, Alexa, 89 Min, Feature, 2016
Pump Documentary Feature
ASSISTANT EDITOR, Mixed, 89 Min, Green Planet Productions/The Big Picture Ranch, 2014
madeleine.jessell@gmail.com MAIFB
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Chichi Shen Shen was born in Taipei, Taiwan. She studied TV and film production for her Bachelors at National ChengChi University. During her undergraduate course, she was involved in 10 shorts and 7 plays, specialising in directing and acting. To learn more about the business side of the film industry, she went on to study the Masters in International Film Business at the University of Exeter/The London Film School in 2015. Since completing the Master degree, she has been working at a distribution company in Taiwan.
Anusha Vaidya Producer
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Howard Wu
Film Professional Hi,I’m from Taiwan, a recent graduate from the Masters in International Film Business. I’m particularly interested in international sales and distribution. My vision towards my future career is to exploit my Asian background and bridge world cinema with Asian markets.I completed my master thesis with the topic of “Building the Next Film Empire: Unravelling China’s Complex Relationship with Hollywood”, analyzing the trends of the rising Chinese film market and the impact towards Hollywood film industry.
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LFS Open Bringing the best of The London Film School (LFS) training to new audiences LFS OPEN brings together our world-renowned short courses (LFS Workshops), brand new outreach programmes working with young people around London, and a raft of international partnerships. Across the programme, our aim is to bring the best of LFS’ expertise and facilities to a wider audience, from new entrants through to advanced professionals, here in the UK, and around the world.
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LFS Workshops LFS Workshops is a year-round programme of short courses offering world-class continuing professional development at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. We pride ourselves on offering only the highest quality training delivered by industry professionals, across a broad range of subjects relevant to filmmaking today. Workshops cover everything from directing actors, the basics of cinematography, and visual storytelling, to how to set up a production company, how to write treatments and much, much more. LFS Workshops are open to industry professionals looking to improve their skills, and many courses are also available to LFS students to enhance their experience during the MA programme. \ /
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“The short courses currently being offered by the London Film School are hot property…they fill a really important training gap, targeting already skilled filmmakers moving on and up.” John Whiston, Creative Director of Serial Drama, ITV Plans for 2017 include new workshops exploring the many facets of creative producing, new programmes focusing on transferable skills for content creators on platforms like YouTube, and expanding our summer programme with a cross platform development lab running alongside our popular directing summer schools
Summer Schools The LFS Workshops programme also features a series of popular directing summer schools; a series of popular directing summer schools, aimed at first-time filmmakers and more advanced directors alike. Jonas Grimås’ First Film Summer School offers newer directors a golden opportunity to undergo a tailored training programme focussed on practical filmmaking exercises, working with professional tutors, actors and crew, culminating in their own short film which they take away along with all of the materials they have shot. As well as Jonas, an awardwinning director of shorts and high-end TV projects himself, lead tutors this year included Mike Fox (cinematography), Roger Hyams (screenwriting) and Barrie Vince (editing). Dates for the 2017 edition of the First Film Summer School will be available on the LFS Workshops website soon. For more advanced filmmakers, Udayan Prasad’s Directing Summer School offers the pinnacle of filmmaking training, taking participants through a methodical series of practical exercises and encouraging directors to explore every aspect of the craft. Also working with professional crew and actors, across three weeks participants immerse themselves in the role of the director. Led by Udayan, a filmmaker whose feature films have opened Sundance and been selected for Directors’ Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival, additional tutors in 2016 included Witold Stok (cinematography), Simon Block (screenwriting), Moira Tate (production design) and Barrie Vince (editing). Dates for the 2017 edition of the Directing Summer School will be available on the LFS Workshops website soon. In 2016 we also ran our first ever Documentary Summer School, with Zillah Bowes. Drawing on Zillah’s insight, creative nous and technical expertise, this 2-week programme gave nine filmmakers the chance to create their own documentary project with support throughout the process. Plans for future documentary summer schools will be announced soon. \ /
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The Into Film & LFS Filmmaking Academy This year saw our first major outreach projects launching with a bang as we kicked off four intensive weeks of filmmaking training for 13-17 year olds, with support from Into Film. The Into Film & LFS Filmmaking Academy gave 50 young people from across London the chance to learn the entire filmmaking process in 7 days: developing story ideas, writing screenplays, shooting their films on a specifically designed set here at LFS, editing using our professional editing suites, and finally screening their films in the LFS cinema. We brought the group back together later in the year for a session focussed on taking their next steps towards a career in filmmaking, with input from industry professionals, Into Film and the BFI. We hope to run similar projects again in 2017 and details will be announced on our website. We’ve also run filmmaking workshops for disadvantaged young people around London, partnering with One Housing Group and others. We’ll be rolling out these workshops to schools and youth groups in 2017; if you are interested in working with us on outreach projects, please get in touch with the LFS OPEN team.
"Such a great experience for young people as it brings creative people together with different visions to make something unique." Daniiels, Participant Filmmaking Academy
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One key goal for the School is ensuring access for the next generation of talented story tellers, targeting groups currently underrepresented in the film industry. The London Film School wishes to thank Creative Skillset for their ongoing support and funding for training film students. The Creative Skillset bursaries ensure that talented filmmakers can benefit from the entire, world-class programme of film training available through the LFS, regardless of their financial position. Creative Skillset empowers the Creative industries to develop skills and talent; it does this by influencing and shaping policy, ensuring quality and by securing the vital investment for individuals to become the best in their field and for businesses to grow. As the industry skills body for the Creative Industries, it works across film, television, radio, fashion and textiles, animation, games, visual effects, publishing, advertising, marketing communications and performing arts. We also want to thank the Film Skills Fund which is invested in training priority skills that are identified by the film industry through Film Skills Fund research and by the senior employers on the Film Skills Council. The film skills strategy focuses on addressing the vital skills and training needs of the industry to deliver maximum economic and cultural return: creating jobs, strengthening skills, building skills for the future and ensuring world-class film education. A range of bursaries and scholarships are offered to address this mission including: Creative Skillset Bursaries, Leverhulme Scholarships Bbfc Bursaries, Adam Sedgwick Award, Phil Mottram Memorial Award, Charles Creighton/Charles Cooper/Roy, Pointer/Tim Hoorocks Scholarships.
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Partners & Friends
Halo Post Production
Act IV
Image Systems
Aesthetica Magazine
Into Film
Avid
Kodak
ARRI
La FĂŠmis
Arts Council England
Lee & Thompson
Barbican
Little White Lies
BBFC
Locarno Film Festival
Berlinale Talents
London Short Film Festival
BFI London Film Festival British Council
London Metropolitan University
British Board of Film Classification
Molinaire MOME
British Shorts in Berlin
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Hampshire Street Studios Harbottle and Lewis
Onsight Panalux Panavision PEC
Mike Leigh, Chair
Honorary Appeal Chairs
Margaret Matheson
Gillian Anderson
Dan Chambers
Danny Boyle
Graham Easton
Jim Broadbent
Kemal Akhtar
Sir Michael Caine
Michael Wakeford
Ken Loach
Peter Armstrong
Michael Mann
Professor Diana Green-Davy
Sir Paul McCartney
Ruth Lesirge
Dame Helen Mirren
Governors
Sam Mendes CBE
Julie Parmenter Helen Dudley Stephen Garrett Stefania Marangoni, Staff Governor
Patrons Alan Yentob
Hero Mackenzie, Student Governor
Anthony Smith CBE
Nia Fausset, Student Governor
Christopher Hird
Charlie Parsons Franc Roddam
Pinewood Studios Group
Hanif Kureishi
Pinsent Masons
Iain Smith OBE
Premiers Plans
Jeremy Thomas CBE
QAA
John Hurt CBE
RADA
Roger Graef OBE
Rhode Island International Film Festival
Tilda Swinton
Ronford Royal College of Music Screen Daily Scuola Holden SFZE Shorts International The Digital Orchard The John Brabourne Award The Leverhulme Trust The SAID Foundation Twickenham Studios Limited UNATC University of Exeter University of Warwick Visual Impact
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