We run Club Panico@LFA, which helps our students and graduates find work, expand their industry contacts and supports their independent productions. Our patrons include: Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Ben Kingsley (“Time Bandits”, “The Life of Brian”, “Gandhi”, “Twelve Monkeys”, “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” and “Schindler’s List”).
Graduate Support through Club Panico@LFA
Finding work in the film and TV industry is notoriously difficult. When it comes to working in such a competitive industry you need practical, hands-on experience and professional contacts. Film work is rarely advertised - jobs are filled by word of mouth - it pays to build up a network of contacts and develop your skills.
Our courses give you a solid foundation of practical skills, knowledge and experience for you to look for work in the industry or making your own films. We will also help you get your first breaks after you leave the course through our dedicated graduate support service - Club Panico@LFA.
Club Panico@LFA is a club for emerging filmmakers and is our aftercare service financially subsidised by LFA. It supports graduates by helping them find work, expanding their contacts and supporting their independent productions.
All our students receive complimentary membership to the club while on their course, enabling them to meet other filmmakers at our club nights in central London, attend free workshops and filmmaker talks and access our targeted job list.
At the end of the course graduates are invited to become full members of the club so we can continue to support their filmmaking. This gives them access to our production facilities, club discounts with suppliers and reductions on our specialised courses.
Club Panico@LFA is mainly for our graduates, but also open to those with at least one year’s relevant professional experience. If you would like to be considered for membership please email club@londonfilmacademy.com with a copy of your CV and two industry references.
Club Panico@LFA membership benefits:
- Regular events where you can meet likeminded filmmakers, discuss your projects and find crew for your films
- Free monthly talks, seminars and screenings with industry professionals
- Discounted and subsidised equipment hire, insurance, post-production, film stock and processing through Club Panico@LFA
- Assistance with contracts and agreements for productions made through Panico@LFA
- Access to targeted job listings on our members-only website
- Ee-newsletters including film industry news, jobs, forthcoming events, competitions, festivals and FREEBIES!
- Discounts of up to £100 on specialised workshops and short courses helping you develop your skills in key areas
- Continued support and professional advice
Club Meetings
Regular Club meetings are held at London Film Academy and other venues in London and are open to all members. It is a great opportunity to meet other filmmakers, build up contacts, talk about your projects and find enthusiastic crew for your films.
Filmmaker Talks, Screenings and Workshops
We hold monthly workshops and screenings with industry professionals, designed to provide you with relevant information and training for finding work in the industry and making independent films.
Recent talks and workshops include:
- Business sponsorship for film
- Surviving Cannes
- Industry panel debate: Should you be working for free
Details of our forthcoming open evenings and speakers please click here >>>
Finding Work and Job List
Work in film and TV is rarely advertised to the public. We have an exclusive job list on our members’ site with details of paid and unpaid work. Levels range from running and work experience to full time work with production companies, facilities companies and TV channels as producers, camera operators and editors.
Members also advertise on the site for crews for their own productions knowing they will find experienced, enthusiastic people they can trust.
Work Placements
Over the years we have earned a good reputation with production companies and the working professionals who teach on our courses, many of whom contact us directly knowing we can recommend professional crew and trainees.
Recent examples of placements we have facilitated include:
- Danielle Bennett, Diploma graduate - Set Runner on ITV Drama “Foyle’s War”
- Penelope Fisher, Diploma graduate, Office Runner at Icon
- Sean Conway, Foundation Course graduate, Screenwriting internship with US Screenwriter Paul S Myers (“Southern Belle”)
- Charmaine Jacobs, Certificate Course graduate, Assistant Producer placement with LFA producing tutor Bruce Webb at Whatever Pictures
- Fraser Duncan, Diploma graduate, Trainee Director’s placement with LFA directing tutor Danny Hiller on “Silent Witness” for BBC
- Rob Hall, Diploma graduate, 1st Assistant Editor to Editor Eddie Hamilton on Resident Evil: Apocalypse
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