PARTNERSHIP
LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) is the oldest Drama School in the UK and a pioneering Conservatoire dedicated to training the next generation of theatre-makers, performers, and creative practitioners across stage, screen, and audio media. With a legacy rooted in excellence and innovation, LAMDA’s vocational training Programmes prepare students for thriving careers as actors, directors, musical theatre performers, stage managers, production managers, lighting and sound designers and technicians. Alongside its full-time Programmes and Short Course training, LAMDA delivers a global exams and assessment Programme, inspiring creativity and confidence in young learners in 50 countries. Notable alumni of LAMDA’s Conservatoire Drama School include actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Leah Harvey and Brian Cox, directors Rebecca Frecknall, Tinuke Craig and Polly Findlay, and technical practitioners Natasha Chivers and Tingying Dong.
(London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art)
Gary Pillai
LAMDA has a long history of championing access and opportunity for global talent, and we are proud to be part of the ‘2Day Film Challenge’ in collaboration with the London Film School and RD Studios. This festival creates a space for emerging creatives from across the world to share stories that may not otherwise have the opportunity to be seen or celebrated, while fostering collaboration between actors, writers, directors, and filmmakers from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We are looking forward to bringing together diverse voices and perspectives through a creative process that reflects a shared commitment to inclusion, artistic innovation, and expanding pathways into the film industry for the next generation of talent.
Head of Screen Graduate Projects & Digital Assets, LAMDA
London Film School (LFS) is the oldest film school in the UK. For 70 years, LFS has been the place for emerging creative talent to hone their craft, find their voice and engage directly with the vibrant UK screen industries. The School offers five full-time MA programmes including Filmmaking, Screenwriting, International Film, Business, Film Producing, & Film Marketing and a full calendar of short courses. Our students come from over 50 nations.
LFS is a world leading conservatoire for filmmakers from around the world. Based in London’s Covent Garden, the School’s alumni include veterans (Mike Leigh, Michael Mann, Tak Fujimoto, Ann Hui) and famous younger filmmakers including Oliver Hermanus, Babak Jalali, and the creator of End of the F**king World, Jonathan Entwistle. At Cannes Film Festival 2025, two of the 22 films in Competition were directed by alumni from within the last 20 years: Carla Simón with Romería and Oliver Hermanus with The History of Sound.
The School is celebrated for its commitment to film, innovation and creative freedom, and its reputation for teaching excellence and practical learning - the School makes over 180 films every year. LFS has been named by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the top film schools in the world. A global network, once built, lasts a professional lifetime.
Chris Auty
London Film School is thrilled to be part of the 2Day Film Challenge and to reach out to the next generation of fresh talent,” said Chris Auty, Director of London Film School. “This competition promises to be an exciting showcase for emerging filmmakers, offering audiences the chance to experience fresh new stories and bold perspectives. We are looking forward to seeing the creativity, ambition and originality that this unique competition inspires.
Director of London Film School
Established in 2022, RD Studios is one of the largest film production companies in London. Based in Park Royal, the company boasts over 45,000 ft² of studio space and a 36,000 ft² yard. To make the filmmaking process easy and stress-free, they offer five sound-proof stages.
RD Studios is also ahead of the curve when it comes to sustainability having been one of only three studios to achieve ALBERT’s highest award for sustainability. RD Studios are committed to having the most sustainable and green film studio facilities in Europe. Sustainable storytelling is what they do best.
Ryan Dean
When I started my career I remember there being so many great film making competitions I could take part in. Not only did it give me a chance to find my own narrative voice, it had the dual benefit of allowing me to experiment creatively and most importantly of all meet new collaborators. For some reason many of those competitions seem to have gone away, and I wanted to do our bit to help bring back some of those opportunities and of course have a chance for RD Studios to potentially find some future film-makers we can work with as well.
Founder and CEO of RD Studios
