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London Film Academy: Filmmaking
| Institution | London Film Academy |
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| Department | Filmmaking |
| Web | http://londonfilmacademy.com/ |
| admissions@londonfilmacademy.com | |
| Telephone | 020 7386 7711 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Our Course Our one-year MA in Filmmaking is ideal for students aiming to build a career in filmmaking while learning to contextualise their creative choices through critical thinking.
Our distinctive approach to film education provides hands-on practical teaching from industry professionals and practitioners across six key filmmaking disciplines: directing, producing, editing, screenwriting, cinematography, and sound. By working in multiple roles, graduates emerge from LFA as well-rounded filmmakers, well-prepared to excel in their chosen field while remaining adaptable in a collaborative industry. The combination of extensive film production and career-focused research ensures that students develop a substantial showreel, poised to make their mark as world-class filmmakers.
We welcome creative individuals who have a keen instinct for the grammar of visual storytelling and a passion for a professional career in filmmaking. We value self-motivation, the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment, and an openness to challenging your perceptions of your chosen specialisation and the evolving film landscape.
MA Filmmaking Key Features - Intensive and in-depth practical teaching in the key disciplines of filmmaking
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No hidden costs - course materials and film budgets are all included in the course fee
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Training with experienced film and TV industry tutors and practitioners
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Masterclasses and Q&As with prominent filmmakers and guest speakers
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Shoot with high-end digital cameras and use up-to-date industry-standard equipment and software
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Development of pitching technique and other important soft skills
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Advanced critical thinking to inform your filmmaking practice
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Excellent student-to-tutor ratios
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Focus on future career and employability
Course Fees The total fee for the course is £23,500. This is inclusive of film production budgets and there are no hidden additional costs.
Deposit Successful applicants will be issued with an offer letter. Upon acceptance of their place, applicants will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit of £4,500 in order to secure their place on the course.
Term and Conditions of Offer The non-refundable deposit is due by the date stated on the London Film Academy (LFA) offer letter and forms part of the LFA Terms and Conditions - https://londonfilmacademy.com/LFATermsConditions.pdf. The balance of course fees will need to be paid in accordance to the LFA Terms and Conditions and in line with the dates stated in the offer letter. Please note that failure to adhere to these terms may lead to your place being revoked. If your place has been revoked on any course, you will be notified of this in writing and you and the LFA shall have no further obligations to each other under these terms and conditions or otherwise.
Other Information This course is validated by the University of Derby. Validation by University of Derby (TEF GOLD 2023- https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2023/derby-awarded-prestigious-gold-status-for-teaching-excellence/). As a partner student you will be granted access to the University’s online learning environment ‘University of Derby Online (UDo)’ where you will be able to access programme resources related to your programme, the University’s library and your grades
LFA is a registered higher education provider with the Office for Students (OfS) and listed on their Register, meaning that we meet the OfS requirements for academic standards, course quality, student support, and student protection.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | To begin your application process for a place on this course please visit the course page on the LFA website by visiting www.londonfilmacademy.com/course/ma-filmmaking. Applicants should have the following: - A good Bachelor’s degree (a Bachelor’s degree with Honours, a Merit (2:1) or a Distinction (1:1) from a UK university or equivalent if applying from abroad). We welcome applicants with a wide range of degree subjects. Please provide us with a copy of your Bachelor’s degree certificate or formal transcript from your university, should you not yet have received your final degree certificate. Not a graduate? Exceptions apply for applicants aged 21 or above, who may be considered through the experience route. To qualify, candidates must have 4-5 years of professional experience with established production companies or charitable organisations, demonstrating exposure to industry workflows, professional standards, and collaboration. Eligible experience includes professional work with recognised production companies or films that have had a mainstream cinematic release (paid screenings) or have been broadcast on terrestrial TV or pay-to-view streaming platforms. This ensures that applicants possess the practical experience and industry insight necessary to engage fully with the course and contribute meaningfully to their peers and learning environment. We evaluate each application on a case by case basis. Entry materials: What do you need to submit for your application? - LFA application (completed online) - Creative materials - Showcase example(s) of your filmmaking - include links to a Digital portfolio, Video showreel, Short film (please specify film genre and your production role), Short film script etc. - CV/Resume - outlining your educational and employment history, relevant skills and filmmaking work experience you may have undertaken. Maximum 2 sides of A4. - Personal statement (up to 750 words) that outlines your motivations, your background and filmmaking ambitions and why this course, and LFA as an institution, is the right choice for you. - Education certificates (degree-level qualifications only) - Two references: academic or professional - including the referee’s contact details, containing a personal recommendation for your application, detailing your work ethic, interaction with others and your suitability for an MA. - Scanned copy of your passport. Next Steps |
| Location | London Film Academy 52A Walham Grove London SW6 1QR |
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