Our Team

Daisy is from a family of artists, writers and filmmakers, and grew up spending as much time as possible in cinemas, cutting rooms and dubbingtheatres. Although a maths graduate, Daisy decided not to pursue a career in numbers but to enter the film & TV industry. She finds that her grounding in mathematical thought, which combines form and pattern with logic, has enhanced her own approach to filmmaking.

After working for four years in production on a leading series for Channel 4, then briefly on Richard Eyre’s film 'Iris', Daisy decided to return to beinga student, this time of filmmaking. Unable to find a course that met her expectations and requirements, Daisy co-founded the LFA. In addition to co-running one of the most innovative and dynamic filmmaking schools in the UK, Daisy has produced and directed three short films, including 'The Summer House' (starring Robert Pattinson and Talulah Riley).

Anna co-founded the London Film Academy in 2001 and has led the LFA as joint principal for the past two decades. She is dedicated to inspiring and nurturing new generations of filmmakers, by providing a pioneering environment and innovative teaching methods.

Anna is also the mastermind behind many special events, masterclasses and educational programmes worldwide. She is passionate about diversity, inclusivity and gender equality in the industry and, together with her co-founder, launched the LFA Pioneer Award in 2017, which provides a scholarship to an up-and-coming female filmmaker each year.

In addition, Anna has produced and executively produced hundreds of motion pictures, including ‘The Summer House’ (starring Robert Pattinson and Talulah Riley, which reached no.1 on the iTunes sales charts in UK, USA and Canada) and a virtual reality film ‘The Empathy Machine’ (by an award-winning director Avril Furness). Her full list of credits is available onIMDB.

She was also named one of the 30 prominent Londoners with Polish roots featured in the ‘London Creatives: Polish Roots’ exhibition at the Museum of London (October 2009), and is a trustee of the Arts & Music Charity, Concordia Foundation.

As Vice Principal, Simon works closely with the Joint Principals, to ensure LFA operates smoothly. Simon moved into the film industry working with First Light and Screen West Midlands where he looked after a number of filmmaking initiatives and talent schemes. In his time looking after these schemes, he commissioned and produced a number of award-winning shorts and animation projects as well as nurturing a host of emerging filmmakers who have since progressed to direct and produce successful features and primetime television shows. In his previous role at Creative England, Simon project managed Film Nation Shorts - a leading filmmaking initiative of the Cultural Olympiad - which encouraged young people aged 16-25 across the UK to make short films, the best of which were screened at venues across London in 2012.

Lincoln leads our Filmmaking Certificate; he has a wealth of technical and creative knowledge that he shares with his students to enhance their filmmaking journey. Lincoln joined LFA following a degree in Fine Art, a postgraduate Diploma in Cinematography and a Master’s degree in Cinematography from the National School of Film and Television. He has shot many documentaries and promotional videos and has worked on a range of award-winning shorts. As Director of Photography his first feature film 'Sugar Sugar' won the best newcomer award at Raindance Film Festival.

As Senior Technical Coordinator, Marga works closely with the Academy’s Operations Team and the Courses Team. After graduating from London Film Academy in 2011, Marga has worked in several projects for Television and Film. Alongside production, Marga was also a Client Contact at Procam and then Take 2.
Marga has returned to LFA to provide technical expertise and support to the Department.

Joseph oversees the BA programme, ensuring everything runs smoothly. With a background in film theory and philosophy, having completed a PhDin Film Studies at King’s College London, Joe also runs a supplementary course on Film History. An avid and overall sci-fi nerd, Joe has published academic articles on the topics of female astronauts, aliens and tentacles in Film & TV.

Ariel grew up writing and producing her own plays before turning to film for her BA (Hons) degree in Screenwriting and Producing, and later obtained an MA in Creative Writing. Having spent so many years at university, Ariel feels right at home at the LFA, you’ll find her right at the front entrance, welcoming all students, staff and visitors to the building while also managing our student team assistants, and working in admissions to guide new students and applicants.
Ariel now spends much of her creative energy writing short plays and Dungeons and Dragons campaigns while practising silly voices as a dungeon master with her nerdy theatre friends.

Alastair is a former Diploma graduate from the London Film Academy. Since finishing our course Alastair has been working as a freelance filmmaker, making video commercials for various companies, along with recently writing and directing his own project “Osteopathy”. Alastair returned to LFA to offer valuable support and guidance to the newer diplomas, having experience the course first-hand.

Ben is a BA (Hons) Drama and Film Studies graduate, with the dream of one day working in documentary with a focus on shark conservation and research. He loves a variety of films, namely Jaws, The Terminator and Thelma and Louise. He also enjoys writing screenplays and listening to music in his spare time.

As Senior Course Coordinator, Lottie helps ensure that the Diploma courses run smoothly and that our students are getting the most out of their time here at LFA. Born and educated in Paris in the French system until she was eighteen, Lottie is fluent in French and understands the additional challenges of studying in a new country and the importance of feeling supported.

Lottie started making short films, often enlisting family members to act forher, when she was nine; her love of storytelling and scriptwriting led her to studying a BA in Creative and Professional Writing at the University of Nottingham.

As our HR Officer, Hanna is responsible for the implementation and management of our HR administration and the coordination of critical processes, activities and events. Hanna enjoys watching musicals, and does so quite regularly, while singing along at the top of her lungs. Her enthusiasm is contagious! She likes spending her evenings in theatres or watching stand-up comedy in one of the London’s basements.

As our BA Senior Course Coordinator, Grace is passionate about encouraging students to pursue their academic interests - during their formative years - and making their time in education valuable for them, both professionally and personally. With a background in Modern Foreign Languages, she also enjoys Hispanic and Lusophone film and has written on the topics of feminism in Spanish TV. She loves old Hollywood films andUS sitcoms.

As Admissions Leader, Salomé is likely to be your first point of contact with the LFA, whether on the phone, by email or in person. She’ll be on hand to answer any questions and point you in the right direction to find acourse that suits your ambitions. Salomé joined us from an international school where she supported and advised hundreds of students on how to reach their dreams. Having always been a film enthusiast, she’s pleased be pursuing her early passion for cinema and continuing on her journey of helping even more students achieve their goals.

Josh organises our wide range of short courses and is the first point of contact for any questions or requests relating to them. He has a Masters in Contemporary Film Culture with a particular interest in the relationship between memory and cinema.

Catherine is a BA (Hons) Film Studies graduate and is an avid writer and storyteller. She’s invested in analysis and script development, and is always eager to help her peers achieve their goals, which is why she’s joined our Admissions Department, to help all students with their applications and start their filmmaking journey.