New Home For London Film School

The London Film School is to move to a new development, London City Island, it has been revealed.

The news follows an announcement last year that the English National Ballet and English National Ballet School is also to take up residence at the London-based development.

London Film School, which boasts alumnus including Michael Mann, Duncan Jones and Mike Leigh, has had unparalleled success in film festivals across the globe, and the institution's move to London City Island from their current space in Covent Garden is proof of the ever-expanding arts scene of east London.

The new neighbourhood will include al fresco spaces used to show public art, design installations and host ad-hoc creative performances, enabling increased community engagement and improved facilities for film school students.

Residents of London City Island and the surrounding area will also be able to attend film screenings and Q&A evenings. In addition, the school will use the public open spaces of the island as set locations, activating these spaces and bringing the craft of filmmaking closer to the lives of East Londoners.

Due to open in late 2017, The London Film School's new home will accommodate 220 students, along with more than 55 staff from over 60 countries. Students will study filmmaking, screenwriting and film business in the new purpose-built space which will include two cinemas, studios and office space. The building has been designed by Nicholas Hare Architects. Funds will come from a range of sources, including Lottery funds, trusts, foundations and individuals donors.

Jane Roscoe, Director & CEO of The London Film School, said: "We're really excited about joining the English National Ballet at London City Island. Together, we'll be at the heart of an emerging cultural hub; creatively inspiring our students, practitioners and residents alike, and putting film at the centre of the Island."

Image: London City Island by EcoWorld Ballymore.

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