Our Team

Anna MacDonald
Joint Principal & Founder
Anna ensures that the Academy remains innovative, inspiring and cutting edge. Read More
Daisy Gili
Joint Principal & Founder
Daisy is from a family of artists, writers and filmmakers, and grew up spending as much time as possible in cinemas, cutting rooms and dubbing theatres. Read More
Simon Flynn
Vice Principal
Whether you’re looking to specialise in screenwriting, documentary, directing or filmmaking, Simon’s here to help you make the best decisions for your career. Read More
Alice Guilluy
Course Leader: BA (Hons) Filmmaking
Alice ensures the course runs smoothly. She completed a PhD at King’s College on the European reception of contemporary Hollywood romantic comedy. Read More
Matthew Wake
Course Leader: Diplomas
As the Coordinator of our multi-disciplinary Diploma Courses, Matthew ensures that you are getting the most out of your time with us at LFA Read More
Joseph Jenner
Course Coordinator, BA (Hons) Filmmaking
Joseph is the first point of contact for BA students' queries & welfare. He's an overall sci-fi nerd and has published academic articles on female astronauts, aliens & tentacles in Film & TV Read More
Lincoln Ascott
Course Leader: Filmmaking Certificate
Lincoln leads our Filmmaking Certificate and will be your point of contact for any questions, queries or requests related to this course. Read More
Lottie Britton
Course Coordinator: Diplomas
As Course Coordinator, Lottie helps ensure that the Diploma courses run smoothly and that you're getting the most out of your time here at LFA. Read More
Josh Owen
Short Course Coordinator
Josh organises all the wide range of short courses we provide at LFA and is first point of contact for any questions or requests relating to them. Read More
Salomé Penteado
Admissions & Operations Leader
Here to welcome you with a smile as soon as you step through our doors, Salome personifies our vision to provide a personable and friendly experience during your time at the academy. Read More
Alastair Train
Equipment Coordinator
Alastair is a former diploma graduate from the London Film Academy Read More