Full-time: 30+ hours per week (some weekends and evenings required) 44 weeks of tuition over 11 months.
Up to 20 x 2min films
Up to 5 x 4min films
Up to 5 x 8min films
Kodak commercials.
Film and digital exercises/workshops.
Everyone directs a 2 min film, 50% get to direct a graduation film, rest get to do a Kodak commercial.
In depth training in 16 roles, all key areas of filmmaking-Students perform all key roles during 2min films.
All credits from the 4 and 8 minute films are put on graduation DVD (Directors and Producers must ‘pitch’ to work on graduation films).
Excellent tutor-student ratio: 16-20 students.
Minimum age 18 (average late 20s).
Some experience of filmmaking required, need to send in examples of written and visual work and attend interview.
The Diploma offers excellent standard of professional film training to kick start a career in filmmaking.
Professional assessment and feedback.
Assistance with visa application for international students is given.
Graduation screenings and showcases in Central London to industry contacts.
Selected graduation/ student films entered to festivals and competitions.
Large financial and time commitment to gain professional training and launch career – should appeal to those seeking career change and recent graduates who want vocational training.
Features
of LFA Certificate
4 weeks/20 days
Full-time: 125
hours of tuition
up to five 2-min films, dependant on student numbers
Foundation training
in key disciplines from concept to screen
AVID and Steenbeck
editing practical experience
Average 10 students (max 15)
Excellent tutor-student
ratio
Minimum age 18 (average late
20s)
No experience of filmmaking
required
People considering serious
full time move into filmmaking as a foundation
course to further training/finding runner jobs
or work experience for ‘traditional’
route into career
Course Leader feedback and
assessment
Assistance with visa application
for international students given.
Key role (Director/Producer/DOP/Editor)
and credits on up to 4 other films in supporting roles
Showreel produced on completion
to assist finding work
Award: Certificate in Filmmaking on successful completion of course (end of the course test and tutors assessment)
Selected shorts submitted
to festivals
One month taster course provides
a broad knowledge and practical experience of
short filmmaking and helps students gain entry
level general assistant / running work in the
industry
Need to make commitment
of 4 weeks – could be fitted inbetween
jobs, instead of holiday/summer break or straight
after further education
Features of LFA Foundation
Part-time Foundation:
6 days (usually consecutive 6 Saturdays or 6 Sundays)
Full-time Foundation in a Week:
6 days (Monday to Saturday with screening on Sunday)
45hrs tuition
Everyone writes a short scene in pairs
Shoot your script on S16mm film and edit with your filmmaking partner
Taster of wide range of on-set roles
Feedback and informal screening of completed work – no formal assessment
Certificate and DVD showreel of all course films awarded on successful completion of the course
Great overview for those considering serious move into filmmaking
Foundation for working your way up in the industry from entry level positions
Opportunity to explore different roles for those already working in a particular area
Get the skills to start making your own films
Average 20 students – chance to network and find crew for films after course
Make contacts with likeminded professionals who can crew your future shoots
Build a portfolio career alongside your existing profession by making films in your own time
Sound basis for going on to further education in filmmaking
You can take this course while working full time
No previous experience of filmmaking required
Minimum age 18 (wide variety of ages and backgrounds, average late 20s)
Turist visitors visa only
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Features
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