LFA Blog
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Exploring Fulham: An LFA Beginners Guide for Students
A beginner's guide to exploring Fulham.![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/Susanna__1689087215.png)
Life after LFA: Graduate Susanna Newman's Guide to Becoming a Filmmaker
Former BA student Susanna offers her insights.![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/Hamish_Blog_Tile_1687185040.png)
Life as a First-Year BA Student with Hamish Galbraith
First-year BA student Hamish offers his insights.![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/General_Thumbnail_400x400_1687170957.jpg)
Life after LFA: Insights From Former Filmmaking Student Bence Berkes
Insights from former Filmmaking student Bence Berkes![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/LFA_Staff_Poll_1680272554.jpg)
Best Opening Movie Scene LFA Staff Poll
We asked our staff to pick their favourite opening sequences in movie history.![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/Blog_MV_Thumbnail_400x400_1655220182.png)
#WomenWednesdays Marian Vosumets Interview: LFA MA Filmmaking Student and Writer/Director of ‘The Body Fights Back’ Documentary.
We caught up with our fantastic MA Filmmaking student, Marian, about her life at LFA and her exciting career to...![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/Festival_Success_Blog_Thumbnail_1652436839.jpg)
BA (Hons) Filmmaking Graduates Film Festival Successes
Read on to discover more about the achievements of our recent BA graduates!![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/Miramax_Films_1649176166.jpg)
LFA Student Support and Wellbeing Resources
Find out more about the wellbeing support on offer to LFA students!![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/WomenInFIlm_thumbnail_1648465492.png)
Celebrating #WomenInFilm in honour of #InternationalWomensDay
Throughout March, we’re spotlighting the impactful and pioneering LFA female alumni who are making waves in the film industry!![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/DU_blog_thumbnail_1644857099.png)
#WomenWednesdays Spotlighting LFA Alumni, Deana Uppal (Director: 'India's Forgotten People)
We caught up with our Documentary Filmmaking Certificate alumni about her impactful career so far!![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/Alice_Lowe_smaller_file_1642440439.png)
#WomenWednesdays Spotlighting Alice Lowe
Pour over some exclusive quotes from our Filmmakers’ Club Q&A session with writer, director, and actor, Alice Lowe!![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/SG_blog_1640106674.png)
#WomenWednesday Spotlighting Sarah Gavron
We’re deep-diving into the formidable career of our LFA Showcase 2021 special guest!![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/Showcase_blog_thumbnail__1639142780.png)
LFA Showcase 2021: Celebrating the achievements of our LFA Class of 2021!
Take a look back at some of the highlights from our special graduation day at the BFI, Southbank!![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/B_17-Nov-2021_1637090987.png)
#WomenWednesdays Exploring Martin Scorsese’s female characters!
To celebrate the director’s 79th birthday, and #WomenWednesdays, we’re delving into the women of Scorsese’s films!![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/BLOG_24-Oct-2021_(1)_1636132921.png)
#SustainableSundays ‘1917’; the biggest sustainable film production to date
Find out how Sam Mendes’ epic one-shot war film became the biggest-budget production to achieve Albert accreditation.![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/Blog_3-Nov_1635875437.png)
#WomenWednesdays revisiting Alicia Malone’s incredible talk!
Take a look back at this TED talk from 2017, which challenges the perceptions of film directors in the industry!![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/Blog_Thumbnail_31-Oct-2021_1635263810.png)
7 Eco-Disaster Movies to watch this Halloween! #SustainableSundays
Is there anything scarier than climate change? Our spook-tacular watchlist will surely give you the jeepers creepers!![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/BLOG_27-Oct-2021_1635259834.png)
Spotlighting Dee Rees #WomenWednesdays
She's had a fascinating career so far, we’re on tenter hooks waiting to see what she’ll do next...![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/BLOG_23-Oct-2021_1634899656.png)
Celebrating Black pioneers in the film industry
We take you through a selection of the most innovative, and pioneering, Black filmmakers in history!![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/Blog_21-10-2021_1634742064.png)
Moonlight review 5 years on: Barry Jenkins’ triptych symphony
We return to Barry Jenkins’ masterpiece on the 5th anniversary of its original release!![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/Blog_22-10-2021_1634648045.png)
Spotlighting Euzhan Palcy #WomenWednesdays
Discover this pioneering filmmaker as part of #BlackHistoryMonth![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/Blog_Thumbnail_SS-17-Oct_1634287967.png)
#SustainableSundays Leonardo DiCaprio is not your average celebrity.
We’re looking at how Leo is utilising his platform to raise awareness for the urgent issue of global climate change.![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/13-Oct-2021_WomenWednesdays_1634125720.png)
Spotlighting Amma Asante #WomenWednesdays
We’re discussing a formidable career for #WomenWednesdays during #BlackHistoryMonth!![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/Blog_Thumbnail_2_WCOD_1633970638.png)
‘Pride’ - A look back on #NationalComingOutDay
We take a look back at Matthew Warchus’ empowering and iconic film ‘Pride’ on #NationalComingOutDay!![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/Blog_Thumbnail_3_WB_1633694929.png)
Mental Health portrayed on screen #WorldMentalHealthDay
We recommend five films that we feel offer authentic presentations of those living with mental health issues.![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/Blogthumnail_1_SM_1633693978.png)
Steve McQueen Birthday Watchlist #BlackHistoryMonth
In honour of Steve McQueen's birthday, we're taking you through a list of some of his best works to date!![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/Blog_Thumbnail_WWAV_1633538858.jpg)
Spotlighting Ava DuVernay #WomenWednesdays
Trailblazer and record-breaker Ava DuVernay is our spotlight for #WomenWednesdays during #BlackHistoryMonth!![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/SS_Lighting_1633105168.jpg)
#SustainableSundays – Giving the green light to sustainable film lighting.
Take a look at our summary of the best environmental practices within film lighting departments!![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/BHM_Blog_Thumbnail_1633018799.jpg)
#BlackHistoryMonth Throughout October
Find out why we're celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth, and what we're discussing throughout October!![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/WW_Blog_Thumbnail_29-Sep-2021_1632819092.jpg)
Spotlighting Nia DaCosta #WomenWednesdays
It's #WomenWednesdays, and today we're spotlighting the female American filmmaker Nia DaCosta!![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/SS_Blog_Thumbnail_26-Sep-2021_1632489083.jpg)
#SustainableSundays 'Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story'
Read our review of Jen Rustemeyer and Grant Baldwin's food waste documentary!![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/2021CohortThumbnail_1632499877.jpg)
Let Welcome Week commence!
Our recent LFA Graduates gave our new BA cohort top-tier advice on how to make the most of LFA!![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/Blog_Thumbnail_20-Sep-Wellbeing_1631896109.jpg)
Tips for looking after your mental health as a filmmaker
Take a look at our top tips for maintaining your wellbeing, as a practitioner within the film industry!![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/Ssundays_Blog_19_sep_1631896298.jpg)
#SustainableSundays: ‘The Year Earth Changed’
Nature's resilience and its ability to rebound from pollution is the topic of the Sir David Attenborough narrated AppleTV+ documentary...![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/5_Films_You_Didn't_Know_in_Fulham-01-01-01-02_1631788132.png)
5 Films You Didn't Know Were Filmed in Hammersmith and Fulham
Discover our list of five famous films that were shot in our favourite London borough!![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/7_Films_Before_Film_School-01-01_1631719568.png)
Essential viewing: 7 must watch films to see before Film School
We’re sharing a selection of recommendations we know will be impactful and insightful to view as an emerging filmmaker!![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/WW-Blog-15-Sep-01-01_1631716822.png)
Spotlighting Janicza Bravo #WomenWednesdays
Next up on #WomenWednesdays we're highlighting the life and work Janicza Bravo, who helmed this summer's hottest release, 'Zola'!![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/Blog_Thumbnail_LifeatLFA_1631286459.jpg)
Prepare for life at LFA
Are you joining LFA this September on our BA (Hons) or postgraduate courses? This one's for you!![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/Blog_Thumbnail_SustainableSundays_Wardrobe_1631196689.jpg)
#SustainableSundays - Fashion Frenzy
This week we’re focusing on the Costume Department, and how designers can best practice sustainability on set.![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/WW_Blog_8-Sep-2021_(1)_1631118362.jpg)
Spotlighting Emerald Fennell #WomenWednesdays
We’re zooming in on the breakout career of Emerald Fennell, known for her directorial debut ‘Promising Young Woman’.![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/SSundays_SetDesign_1630600923.jpg)
#SustainableSundays – Sharing is Caring
This week we’re looking at the Set Design department, to see what best practices filmmakers are using around the world...![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/Blog_Thumbnail_WW_1_Sep_2021_1630424966.jpg)
Spotlighting Ida Lupino #WomenWednesdays
This week we're taking a trip back to the 1950s, to celebrate the actor-turned-director, producer and screenwriter, Ida Lupino!![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/Blog_Thumbnail_FR-Naomi_1630422773.jpg)
Netflix docuseries ‘Naomi Osaka’ is refreshingly unique
"A meditative intimacy is achieved by allowing Naomi to tell her story in her own words." We review fascinating docuseries...![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/WWBlog4_1629818452.jpg)
Spotlighting Kinuyo Tanaka #WomenWednesdays
Let us give you a snapshot into the pioneering life and work of Kinuyo Tanaka!![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/SSundays_Water_1629585480.jpg)
#SustainableSundays – Staying Hydrated
Help us raise awareness and lead the way for sustainable practices on film sets!![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/Screenshot_2021-08-17_at_17.04.01_1629216267_1629440977.png)
Spotlighting Regina King #WomenWednesdays
We’re spotlighting the female actor-turned-director whose talent on-screen is equally matched by her flair behind the camera.![](https://git.londonfilmacademy.com/storage/blog/WWBlog_1_Thumbnail_1629797577.jpg)