Diversity on film is a key topic in the film industry and this assembly is aimed at helping young people to discuss the representation of female characters on film using the Bechdel Test and the F-Rating as a framework. The Bechdel Test is used in this assembly as a fun way of analysing how women are represented on film, and starting a conversation about whether this is fair. The F-Rating is included to stimulate debate about equal representation behind the scenes within the industry, and how this affects the films that are made. Young people will apply the Bechdel Test and the F-Rating to clips from popular films before discussing the effect of these campaigns to instigate change within the industry. The extension activities will allow students to explore the issues presented in the assembly in a creative and analytical manner. The resource is suitable to be used in an assembly format, in a film club setting or for use in the classroom (guidance is given below).

This literacy pack provides a range of worksheets for analysing the storyline and characters within any film. There are also worksheets to help young people to develop their personal analysis and interpretation of the film in addition to a section on filmmaking tasks. The final section contains worksheets to promote extended writing to develop the learning from any film. Mae'r pecyn llythrennedd yn cynnig nifer o syniadau ar gyfer dadansoddi'r stori a'r cymeriadau o fewn unrhyw ffilm. Mae yna thaflenni gwaith i helpu pobl ifanc i ddatblygu eu dadansoddiad personol a dehongliad o'r ffilm yn ogystal ag adran ar dasgau gwneud ffilmiau. Mae'r adran olaf yn cynnwys taflenni gwaith i hyrwyddo ysgrifennu estynedig i ddatblygu'r dysgu o unrhyw ffilm.

Designed to be used with Edward Scissorhands, this resource, aimed at students aged 11-14, provides simple-to-use activities that are a fun way to start a film club. The activities allow learners to explore key themes of empathy, tolerance and respect for all, while developing their literacy skills.

Diversity on film is a key topic in the film industry and this assembly is aimed at helping young people to discuss the representation of female characters on film using the Bechdel test as a framework. The Bechdel test is used in this assembly as a fun way of analysing how women are represented on film, and starting a conversation about whether this is fair. Young people will apply the Bechdel test to clips from popular films before discussing how films break with tradition. The extension activities will allow children to explore the issues presented in the assembly in a creative manner. The resource is suitable to be used in an assembly format, in a film club setting or for use in the classroom

These film-focused lessons are designed for used in studying English Literature English, using BFI film resources of Shakespeare adaptations. The lessons are particularly suitable to support revision for 14-16-year olds and cover four set texts: The Tempest, The Merchant of Venice, Macbeth and Twelfth Night. Each activity can be used in relation to the chosen text and mapped to exam boards. This resource was written by a Teach First teacher and is based on the Silent Shakespeare BFI archive film collection. For more information on the Shakespeare on Film season, please visit http://www.bfi.org.uk/shakespeare-on-film

This resource focuses on the themes of diversity and equality by focusing on the characters and stories in two short films across two lessons. Both films were made in the 1960s; Jemima + Johnny is set in post-Windrush London and Tiger Bay and The Rainbow Club – I is set in Cardiff, Wales. This resource includes two lessons that enable teachers and pupils to engage with drama and documentary footage featuring people of colour to develop language, literacy and cultural appreciation skills. Children will be able to compare and contrast the similarities and differences between life for children in 2016 and the 1960s through analysing the film through the 3Cs and 3Ss of film. This resource was written by a Teach First teacher. For more information about the BFI’s Black Star blockbuster season, please visit www.bfi.org.uk/black-star. A range of educational resources on the theme are available at www.bfi.org.uk/education-research/education/black-star-education.

This educational resource aims to support the teaching of Macbeth at Secondary level for students aged 14-16 years old and supports English, English Literature, drama and film studies teaching and learning. It comprises of a PDF that includes comprehensive outlines for the five activities, stills from the film and worksheets use in the classroom and the accompanying MACBETH – Power Players PowerPoint presentation with embedded clips from the 2015 film starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard. Students are then encouraged to make their own short film based on the themes within Macbeth as a consolidation exercise. Mae’r adnodd yma’n cynnwys cyflwyniad Powerpoint gyda nodiadau i athrawon i gyd-fynd gyda’r gwaith, mae’n cynnwys pump gweithgaredd sy’n gysylltiedig gyda’r ffilm, sy’n gallu cael ei gwblhau mewn 45 munud i awr. Mae’r sesiynau yma’n arwain y bobl ifanc i ddadnsodi clipiau o’r ffilm (sydd wedi atodi yn yr adnodd) ac yn archwilio cymeriadau, themâu a pherthnas o fewn y stori, yn ogystal â’r sain, iaith a thechnegau gwneud ffilm a ddefnyddir i’w cyfleu. Mi fydd y myfyrwyr yn cael eu hannog i ymateb i’r testun yn feirniadol ac yn ddychmygol, gan archwilio gwahanol ddulliau Shakespeare o fynegi ystyr a chyflawni effeithiau, gan ystyried y cyd-destynau cymdeithasol, diwylliannol ac hanesyddol yn oes Macbeth.

This resource will explore the five stages of the filmmaking process, and explains how you can best facilitate each stage for your group. The guide focuses on live-action narratives but the principles of planning, developing and shooting a film can be applied to animation and documentary. This guide also contains two additional chapters, Making Animations and Making Documentaries, which provide detailed support on how to facilitate for young people creating these specific types of films. Into Film provides opportunities for young people from a range of backgrounds to become involved in filmmaking activity. Our programmes allow them to tell their stories, recount their experiences, learn new skills and share their views through creative film projects. Through our See It, Make It programme, we are able to work with thousands of young people every year, giving them the opportunity to make their own short films alongside professional filmmakers, enabling them to take on the lead production roles including director, camera operator and editor, which supports the development of a range of transferable skills. Here, young people are not passive participants: they are supported and empowered to devise, develop, shoot and edit their own films.

The mini filmmaking guides explain professional filmmaking techniques and provide tips to help you apply them yourself. There are also practical tasks to help you practise the techniques and further develop your understanding of filmmaking. If you want to work through the film production process in order, you can read the guides from beginning to end. Alternatively, if you already have some knowledge, just select the mini guides you need to fill any gaps in your understanding. Mae'r canllawiau byr creu ffilm yn esbonio'r technegau proffesiynol a ddefnyddwyd yn yr diwydiant ac yn darparu awgrymiadau i'ch helpu i greu eich hymdrechion eu hunain. Mae yna hefyd tasgau ymarferol i'ch helpu chi i ymarfer y technegau a datblygu ymhellach eich dealltwriaeth o'r byd ffilm. Os ydych am weithio drwy'r broses gynhyrchu ffilm mewn trefn, gallwch ddarllen y canllawiau o'r dechrau i'r diwedd. Fel arall, os oes gennych rywfaint o wybodaeth yn barod, dewiswch y ddogfen perthnasol i unrhyw fylchau yn eich dealltwriaeth.

This resource provides young people with a number of helpful tips on getting their films seem by a wide audience. This includes tips and suggestions for entering youth film festivals and also national filmmaking competitions. The guide is recommended for young people aged 13 to 19 for them to engage with filmmaking directly and without the support of an adult. This resource forms part of a collection of mini filmmaking guides for young people covering the key aspects of the five stages of film production. Mae’r adnodd yma’n darparu nifer o awgrymiadau defnyddiol i gael eu ffilmiau wedi’u gweld gan gynulleidfa ehangach. Mae hyn yn cynnwys cyngor ac awgrymiadau i gystadlu mewn g?yliau ffilm ieuenctid a chystadleuthau creu ffilm cenedlaethol. Awgrymir defnyddio’r canllaw yma gyda phobl ifanc rhwng 13 a 19 oed i’w hymgysylltu â chreu ffilmiau uniongyrchol a heb gymorth oedolyn. Mae'r adnodd hwn yn rhan o gasgliad o ganllawiau ffilmiau ar gyfer pobl ifanc, sy'n edrych ar bump cam allweddol o gynhyrchu ffilm.

This resource introduces young people to the exhibition and distribution stage of film production. This resource provides a number of helpful tips on sharing short films with others both through online platforms and at local screenings. The guide is recommended for young people aged 13 to 19 for them to engage with filmmaking directly and without the support of an adult. This resource forms part of a collection of mini filmmaking guides for young people covering the key aspects of the five stages of film production. Mae’r adnodd yma’n cyflwyno’r bobl ifanc i’r camau o arddangos a dosbarthu ffilm. Mae’r adnodd yma’n cynnig nifer o awgrymiadau defnyddiol ar sut i rhannu’r ffilm fer gydag eraill ar-lein ac mewn dangosiadau lleol. Awgrymir defnyddio’r canllaw yma gyda phobl ifanc rhwng 13 a 19 oed i’w hymgysylltu â chreu ffilmiau uniongyrchol a heb gymorth oedolyn. Mae'r adnodd hwn yn rhan o gasgliad o ganllawiau ffilmiau ar gyfer pobl ifanc, sy'n edrych ar bump cam allweddol o gynhyrchu ffilm.

This resource provides young people with an overview of adding sound effects and music in the post-production stage of the filmmaking process. This includes links for sourcing copyright-free music and creating an original soundtrack for a short film. The guide is recommended for young people aged 13 to 19 for them to engage with filmmaking directly and without the support of an adult.This resource forms part of a collection of mini filmmaking guides for young people covering the key aspects of the five stages of film production. Mae’r adnodd hwn yn cynnig trosolwg i bobl ifanc ar sut i ychwanegu effeithiau sain a cherddoriaeth yng ngyfnod ôl-gynhyrchu o greu ffilm. Mae hyn yn cynnwys cyfeiriadau ar sut i ddarganfod cerddoriaeth di-hawlfraint a chreu traciau sain gwreiddiol ar gyfer ffilm fer. Awgrymir defnyddio’r canllaw yma gyda phobl ifanc rhwng 13 a 19 oed i’w hymgysylltu â chreu ffilmiau uniongyrchol a heb gymorth oedolyn. Mae'r adnodd hwn yn rhan o gasgliad o ganllawiau ffilmiau ar gyfer pobl ifanc, sy'n edrych ar bump cam allweddol o gynhyrchu ffilm.

This resource introduces young people to the post-production stage of film production. This resource provides young people with an overview of the editing process using software packages. This includes uploading and tagging film clips, assembling a rough cut, trimming and adding transitions, titles and credits. The guide is recommended for young people aged 13 to 19 for them to engage with filmmaking directly and without the support of an adult. This resource forms part of a collection of mini filmmaking guides for young people covering the key aspects of the five stages of film production. Mae’r adnodd yma yn cyflwyno’r bobl ifanc i’r elfen o ôl-gynhyrchu o greu ffilm. Mae’r adnodd yn darparu trosolwg o’r broses olygu gan ddefnyddio meddalwedd. Mae hyn yn cynnwys uwchlwytho a thagio clipiau ffilm, casglu ffilm heb ei dorri at ei gilydd, trimio ac ychwanegu trawsnewidiadau, teitlau a credyd. Awgrymir defnyddio’r canllaw yma gyda phobl ifanc rhwng 13 a 19 oed i’w hymgysylltu â chreu ffilmiau uniongyrchol a heb gymorth oedolyn. Mae'r adnodd hwn yn rhan o gasgliad o ganllawiau ffilmiau ar gyfer pobl ifanc, sy'n edrych ar bump cam allweddol o gynhyrchu ffilm.

This resource provides young people with a useful checklist for assessing risks associated with shooting a short film to ensure everyone is safe on set. It also provides the rules of set etiquette to ensure production is professional and efficient. The guide is recommended for young people aged 13 to 19 for them to engage with filmmaking directly and without the support of an adult. This resource forms part of a collection of mini filmmaking guides for young people covering the key aspects of the five stages of film production. Mae’r adnodd yma darparu restrau gwirio ar gyfer asesiadau risg sy’n gysyllteidig â chreu ffilm i wneud yn siwr fod pawb yn ddiogel. Mae hefyd yn darparu arferion da i sicrhau fod y cynhyrchiad yn broffesiynol ac effeithiol. Awgrymir defnyddio’r canllaw yma gyda phobl ifanc rhwng 13 a 19 oed i’w hymgysylltu â chreu ffilmiau uniongyrchol a heb gymorth oedolyn. Mae'r adnodd hwn yn rhan o gasgliad o ganllawiau ffilmiau ar gyfer pobl ifanc, sy'n edrych ar bump cam allweddol o gynhyrchu ffilm.

This resource reinforces the importance of good quality sound when making short films. It provides a summary of the different types of sound that can be used in film with tips on creating original sound effects. The guide is recommended for young people aged 13 to 19 for them to engage with filmmaking directly and without the support of an adult. This resource forms part of a collection of mini filmmaking guides for young people covering the key aspects of the five stages of film production. Mae’r adnodd yma’n atgyfnerthu pwysigrwydd sain da mewn ffilm fer. Mae’n rhoi crynodeb o wahanol fathau o sain sy’n gallu cael eu defnyddio mewn ffilm gydag awgrymiadau ar sut i greu effeithiau sain gwreiddiol. Awgrymir defnyddio’r canllaw yma gyda phobl ifanc rhwng 13 a 19 oed i’w hymgysylltu â chreu ffilmiau uniongyrchol a heb gymorth oedolyn. Mae'r adnodd hwn yn rhan o gasgliad o ganllawiau ffilmiau ar gyfer pobl ifanc, sy'n edrych ar bump cam allweddol o gynhyrchu ffilm.

This resource introduces young people to a wide range of camera shots, angles and movements with explanations of how to achieve them and the effect this has on narrative and making a film look more cinematic. The guide is recommended for young people aged 13 to 19 for them to engage with filmmaking directly and without the support of an adult. This resource forms part of a collection of mini filmmaking guides for young people covering the key aspects of the five stages of film production. Mae'r adnodd hwn yn cyflwyno pobl ifanc i ystod eang o siotiau camera, onglau a symudiadau gan esbonio sut i'w cyflawni a'r effaith gaiff hyn ar naratif a sut y maent yn gwneud i ffilm yn edrych yn fwy sinematig. Awgrymir defnyddio’r canllaw yma gyda phobl ifanc rhwng 13 a 19 oed i’w hymgysylltu â chreu ffilmiau uniongyrchol a heb gymorth oedolyn. Mae'r adnodd hwn yn rhan o gasgliad o ganllawiau ffilmiau ar gyfer pobl ifanc, sy'n edrych ar bump cam allweddol o gynhyrchu ffilm.

This resource provides young people with a range of practical tips and advice on setting up their filmmaking equipment before they start shooting. This includes selecting the right camera, use of a tripod, setting up the camera and framing and composition. The guide is recommended for young people aged 13 to 19 for them to engage with filmmaking directly and without the support of an adult. This resource forms part of a collection of mini filmmaking guides for young people covering the key aspects of the five stages of film production. Mae’r adnodd yma’n darparu ystod eang o awgrymiadau ymarferol a chyngor ar sut i baratoi’r cyfarpar ffilmio cyn eu defnyddio. Mae hyn yn cynnwys dewis y camera cywir, defnyddio tripod, paratoi’r camrera a fframio a chyfansoddiad. Awgrymir defnyddio’r canllaw yma gyda phobl ifanc rhwng 13 a 19 oed i’w hymgysylltu â chreu ffilmiau uniongyrchol a heb gymorth oedolyn. Mae'r adnodd hwn yn rhan o gasgliad o ganllawiau ffilmiau ar gyfer pobl ifanc, sy'n edrych ar bump cam allweddol o gynhyrchu ffilm.

This resource introduces young people to the production stage of film production. It provides an overview of how to set up your lighting in accordance with professional practice as well as tips on creating home made lighting solutions and making the most of natural light sources. The guide is recommended for young people aged 13 to 19 for them to engage with filmmaking directly and without the support of an adult. This resource forms part of a collection of mini filmmaking guides for young people covering the key aspects of the five stages of film production. Mae’r adnodd yma’n cyflwyno bobl ifanc i’r elfen gynhyrchu o greu ffilm. Mae’n darparu trosolwg o sut i osod goleuo yn unol ag arferion proffesiynol yn ogystal ag awgrymiadau ar sut i ddatrus problemau goleuo a defnyddio’r mwyaf o olau naturiol. Awgrymir defnyddio’r canllaw yma gyda phobl ifanc rhwng 13 a 19 oed i’w hymgysylltu â chreu ffilmiau uniongyrchol a heb gymorth oedolyn. Mae'r adnodd hwn yn rhan o gasgliad o ganllawiau ffilmiau ar gyfer pobl ifanc, sy'n edrych ar bump cam allweddol o gynhyrchu ffilm.

This resources provides young people with a range of practical tips on designing and sourcing costumes, finding and creating props and creating effects with make-up.The guide is recommended for young people aged 13 to 19 for them to engage with filmmaking directly and without the support of an adult. This resource forms part of a collection of mini filmmaking guides for young people covering the key aspects of the five stages of film production. Mae’r adnodd yma’n cynnig awgrymiadau i bobl ifanc ar sut i greu a chasglu gwisgoedd at eu gilydd, darganfod a chreu props a chreu effeithiau gyda cholur. Awgrymir defnyddio’r canllaw yma gyda phobl ifanc rhwng 13 a 19 oed i’w hymgysylltu â chreu ffilmiau uniongyrchol a heb gymorth oedolyn. Mae'r adnodd hwn yn rhan o gasgliad o ganllawiau ffilmiau ar gyfer pobl ifanc, sy'n edrych ar bump cam allweddol o gynhyrchu ffilm.

This resource will help young people to develop their script into a storyboard. It covers different storyboard structures and the elements of the film that need to be recorded on the storyboard to help with planning, the shoot and later, the edit. There is also a template for young people to use for their own storyboard. The guide is recommended for young people aged 13 to 19 for them to engage with filmmaking directly and without the support of an adult. This resource forms part of a collection of mini filmmaking guides for young people covering the key aspects of the five stages of film production. Mae’r adnodd yma i helpu bobl ifanc i ddatblygu eu sgript i mewn i fwrddstori. Mae’n edrych ar wahanol fathau o strwythurau bwrddstori a’r elfennau sydd angen eu cofnodi sy’n gymorth wrth gynllunio, saethu a'r golygu yn hwyrach. Mae hefyd templed o fwrddstori ar gael i’r bobl ifanc. Awgrymir defnyddio’r canllaw yma gyda phobl ifanc rhwng 13 a 19 oed i’w hymgysylltu â chreu ffilmiau uniongyrchol a heb gymorth oedolyn. Mae'r adnodd hwn yn rhan o gasgliad o ganllawiau ffilmiau ar gyfer pobl ifanc, sy'n edrych ar bump cam allweddol o gynhyrchu ffilm.