LFS Workshops presents:

MUSIC LICENSING IN FILM & TV: A CREATIVE AND LEGAL PERSPECTIVE WITH IAN NEIL
Saturday 11th July, 10am – 5pm
The London Film School (Central London)
Fee: £60

Leading UK Music Supervisor Ian Neil explores the complexities of placing music on a film. How do you find the right track, the right composer? How much does it all cost and what steps are necessary to ensure it’s all done legally? Open to all filmmakers, particularly useful for producers, directors, post-production, media lawyers and music composers.

Ian Neil’s recent feature credits as a freelance Music Supervisor include: ADULTHOOD (Noel Clarke, 2008); CONTROL (Anton Corbijn, 2007); ST.TRINIANS (Oliver Parker & Barnaby Thompson, 2007); THE HISTORY BOYS (Nicholas Hytner, 2006). TV includes ASHES TO ASHES and Channel Four’s RED RIDING trilogy. Forthcoming feature projects include BOYS ARE BACK (Scott Hicks) and NOWHERE BOY (Sam Taylor Wood).

“Ian’s extensive knowledge of music is legendary. His expertise inevitably makes him the first port of call.” Nyree Pinder, Hot House Music

Applicants for the this workshop may be eligible to apply for a Skillset Screen Bursary to cover up to 80% of their workshops fees.

For more info visit www.lfs.org.uk or contact Carolyn Atherton: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it / +44 (0)20 7836 9642

WRITERS' GYM SERIES WITH ELLIS FREEMAN

THE LONDON FILM SCHOOL

The Writers’ Gym aims to stimulate ideas through being playful. Over eight evening sessions, each course is designed to seek ways to unblock, gain writing habits, develop those ideas and find your voice.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 27th February 2009

From Carolyn Atherton at the London Film School

The London Film School has launched Fast Forward: a flexible upgrade programme for film and TV professionals looking to move up a level in their craft area or sidestep into a new one. 

The programme starts in January 2009 and is available in four areas: Editing, Feature Production, Production Design and Sound. Those selected for the programme will have access to intensive core workshops spread over 10 months for progressive learning whilst working. In addition each participant will be assigned an industry mentor who will guide them in developing their own individual career ‘prescription'. The closing date for applications is Monday 24th November 2008. For more information visit www.lfs.org.uk or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

LFS Workshops presents:

Alexander Mackendrick on Filmmaking with Paul Cronin

Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th Jan 2010

This two day workshop is an excellent opportunity for any film-maker who wishes to learn more about film-making from one of the masters of the medium. Alexander Mackendrick's practical approach serves as one of the best introductions to the craft of film-making available to film-makers today. The workshop is structured around the illustrated lecture MACKENDRICK ON FILM which features rarely seen footage of Mackendrick teaching and talking about his approach to film-making.  

Paul Cronin is the editor of ‘On Film-making : An Introduction to the Craft of the Director' by Alexander Mackendrick

"Paul's material is fabulous. There were some gems here that I hadn't heard expressed so succinctly before. He's amassed an extremely valuable tool for film-makers in general and I thank him for the work he's undertaken to share this valuable archive and insight with us." Lee Thomas, Head of Production & Development, Screen West Midlands

For more info visit www.lfs.org.uk or contact Carolyn Atherton: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  (0)20 7836 9642.

Fee: £150 (includes networking lunches) - Early Bird Discount: Book by 15th December to receive a 10% discount!

An Introduction To Working With Actors And Their Techniques: From Stanislavski To Meisner with Adam Meggido NEW COURSE

A weekend course aimed at film directors who are looking for an understanding of how to work with actors to get the best results from this essential collaborative relationship. Topics covered include:

• What you can expect your actors to have been taught at drama school
• The actor's vocabulary - Targets, Actions, Intentions and Given Circumstances
• Stanislavski
• Strasberg and ‘The Method'
• The Meisner Technique - ‘Behaviour', ‘Being in the moment' and ‘Preparation'
• Troubleshooting

Adam Meggido is Artistic Director of The Sticking Place, one of Britain's most experimental film and theatre companies, and Head of Foundation at The London School of Music and Dramatic Art. For more information visit www.lfs.org.uk or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 Fee: £180

Early Bird discounts available until 31st Oct (see website for details) 

 This course is eligible for Skillset Screen Bursaries.

From London Film School:

The London Film School’s Q@A programme returned last week with a wide-ranging selection of preview and retrospective screenings - and there are many great guests still to come.

We have an allocation of free places for industry guests and those interested in studying at the London Film School. If there is an event you would like to attend, please apply for a place online at www.lfs.org.uk/qa. Screenings start at 5.45pm, followed by Q&A and networking drinks. Q&A@LFS: Autumn 2008, Sponsored by Skillset

Creative Re-Writing

2 Weekends: 8/9 & 22/23 November 2008

The London Film School, Central London

LFS Workshops presents: 

Writers' Gym Series with Ellis Freeman, The London Film School, Central London

Part-time courses in practical tools for creative screenwriting

"I applied because I wanted to be inspired, to think more creatively about my approaches to screenwriting and to improve my knowledge. The Writers' Gym ticked all the boxes for me. It surpassed my expectations! Ellis is a fantastic teacher." - Christie Walker, Writers' Gym participant June 2008

LFS Workshops presents:  Improvisation for Screenwriters in Film & TV with Sean McCann 

Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th July 2008, The London Film School, Central London

Improvisation can be employed at any stage of the writing process; from the very first ideas to the penultimate draft of the finished screenplay.