Into Film is an education organisation providing a unified UK-wide offer for learning through and about film. It is supported by the British Film Institute (BFI) through Lottery funding and its programme includes delivery of the BFI 5-19 education scheme. Into Film's resources range from film discussion guides, to curriculum linked worksheets, lesson plans and presentations. Our resources are tailored to fit the curriculum criteria of each nation, supporting learning outcomes.
Into Film is an education organisation providing a unified UK-wide offer for learning through and about film. It is supported by the British Film Institute (BFI) through Lottery funding and its programme includes delivery of the BFI 5-19 education scheme. Into Film's resources range from film discussion guides, to curriculum linked worksheets, lesson plans and presentations. Our resources are tailored to fit the curriculum criteria of each nation, supporting learning outcomes.
Art Direction: Cultivating Creative Vision Through Art and Design
Are you an Art or English teacher? Frame your next creative lesson through the role of an Art Director, as pupils design a room for their favourite film or book character. Introduce this task by bringing out the hidden detective in your pupils, by challenging them to examine a film still of your choice. As well as developing learners’ powers of deduction, we focus their attention on the importance of visual design in films and in meaning-making.
This resource is aimed for use with pupils aged 7-14 and designed for flexible delivery in a variety of contexts: in subject-specific lessons, specific careers lessons, or during an Into Film Club.
**Download the free resource to inspire your pupils and help broaden their understanding of future job roles available to them. **
The short films included in the resource have been licenced by Into Film for educational use only. Please do not share any links, clips, or passwords externally.
For more resources on using film and filmmaking in educational settings and to set up an Into Film Club, please visit the Into Film website: www.intofilm.org/clubs
A film guide that looks at Rafiki (2019), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.
Into Film is the UK’s leading charity for film in education. We support educators to unlock the power of film to deliver transformative learning outcomes for children and young people aged 5-19 in class, extra-curricular settings and in cinemas. Designed in partnership with educators, our programme features the UK’s only school-specific film streaming service(Into Film+), online teaching resources and training, careers information, cinema screenings and a network of extra-curricular film clubs. The core Into Film programme is free for UK state schools thanks to funding from the National Lottery (through the BFI), Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen
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This resource, suitable for learners aged 7 and over, is designed to instill a sense of fair play, respect towards others and team building, using football on film as a vehicle for this discussion and understanding.
The structure of this resource follows a football match with each section titled accordingly, and activities can be cherry-picked by educators to fit into the planning and the time available. All the activities can be used in the classroom, Into Film Clubs or for home learning and some activities can be adapted for language learning opportunities as explained in the activity outlines that follow. You may wish to use the activities as part of a series of lessons during the World Cup period or you may want to use the Extra Time activities as home learning during the school holidays.
A film guide that looks at McQueen (2018), a documentary about the life and work of celebrated fashion designer Alexander McQueen.
This guide is useful for exploring topics including Art and Design, Media Studies, Theatre Studies and Psychology in addition to highlighting themes surrounding fashion, music, addictions, food and health, mental health, fame and consumerism, LGBT issues, and British cinema.
Using film as the stimulus, and set in modern-day scientific contexts, this series of resources can be used in the classroom to help develop students' scientific literacy. They help students to apply their scientific knowledge and skills to issues in the modern world. The question sets focus on the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary for scientific literacy as set out by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Gattaca acts as a good stimulus for conversations around genetic modification and ethics in science. Download the accompanying Welsh language PowerPoint presentation and rent this DVD for free from the Into Film website: https://www.intofilm.org/resources/22
This resource comprises of activities and top tip suggestions on how to explore more of Shakespeare's film adaptations, giving you programming advice and tips on how to hold a themed screening in your film club. This resource is suitable for use with students aged 7 and over. This downloadable resource is designed to be used in conjunction with selected film titles which are available for free from Into Film.
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A resource to support students to work with the predictions about the earth's future, depicted in this 1970s favourite, and apply normative ethics to debate environmental issues and plan activism.
To find out more about Into Film or to start an Into Film Club visit www.intofilm.org
This resource offers activities to help embed film watching and filmmaking in educational practice to promote achievement by all. The resource includes activity outlines for an inspiring, inclusive film-focused project as well as further information on using film across the curriculum.
The Into Film Festival takes place between 4-20 November 2015. There are free screenings and events at over 520 venues across the UK. To book and find out more visit www.intofilm.org/festival
Since 2013 the Into Film Programming Team and members of the Film Department at the British Council have worked together to create a showcase for the best British short films that appeal to young people made each year. Resulting in a series of short film programmes for Primary and Secondary ages they all include a variety of animation, live action and documentary film offering something for everyone. Watch them all at once or just dip in and out whenever you want a short burst of film fun.
The British Council builds trust between, and creates international opportunities for, the people of the UK and other countries worldwide. Its specialist Film department works to profile the innovation, diversity, creativity and excellence of British films both internationally and in the UK. Supporting short films and emerging filmmakers is a key part of our activity and so we're absolutely thrilled to be a partner for this compilation and bring some of the best short films from around UK to a brand new audience. Find out more here: www.britishcouncil.org/film The British Council also works with schools in the UK and globally to enrich education and promote global citizenship. We can help you to collaborate with partner schools overseas and give you access to resources and professional development courses. Find out more here: www.britishcouncil.org/schoolsonline
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 educational resource based on Nilesh Patel's A Love Supreme encourages pupils to think and talk about film using the French language, and helps them with the technical skill of forming the imperative. Suitable for students aged 10-14, this resource is principally designed for use in the classroom to support French Modern Foreign Language. However, it also encourages engagement with Indian culture through food and with art-house cinema.
You can download the accompanying Food in India PowerPoint Presentation, worksheets within the teachers'' notes and the curriculum links document.
Watch thousands more archive films for free on BFI Player. Britain on Film is a project to digitise and make accessible 10,000 archive films from the BFI National Archive and the UK's Regional and National Film Archives.
This resource is designed to enhance learners’ understanding of key descriptive
techniques required to further progress their creative writing skills. It includes tasks
created for a range of abilities and encourages development of emotional intelligence as
well as focusing on key areas for development of writing.
This engaging lesson plan includes a range of creative activities aimed at students aged
11–14, linked to the curriculums for English and History in England, Scotland, Wales
and Northern Ireland. Across the activities, learners will be encouraged to improve
their descriptive writing whilst developing awareness of a key historical event.
The independence of India can be explored with greater depth in the Into Film resource
Viceroy’s House: Empire and Independence - www.intofilm.org/resources/1205
Viceroy’s House Creative Writing was written by a Teach First teacher, for the BFI’s India
on Film season - http://www.bfi.org.uk/india-on-film
It takes an enormous amount of skill and hard work to make a film, and we believe that this creative process should be understood, valued and respected. We want to ensure that young people understand the connection between a finished film and the creators’ intellectual property, as well as be aware of the consequences of illegal downloading and video piracy.
Watch the film See What You Did with your students before completing the activity sheet.
What is intellectual property?
Copyright and intellectual property (IP) sits at the foundation of all film production. It gives creators confidence that they own their work, and that they will be entitled to manage the distribution of the finished product.
By striking a balance between the interests of creatives and the wider public, the IP system aims to foster an environment in which creativity and innovation can flourish.
Here at Into Film, we support the collective efforts of the film industry and UK government to raise awareness of issues relating to copyright infringement. To achieve this, we are proud to be partnering with Cinema First, the Industry Trust for Intellectual Property (IP) Awareness, Intellectual Property Office and other cross-industry partners.
We want to open up the world of film production to young people and give them opportunities to make their own films, whilst empowering them to make positive choices when accessing films online. Our suite of resources aim to educate young people to respect intellectual property in three ways:
By encouraging them to become creators themselves, thereby understanding the inherent principles of copyright and the value of work
Demonstrating our belief that the emotional impact and enjoyment derived from watching a film is a tangible reason to pay to see it legally
Teaching them about the multifaceted nature of the filmmaking process, through projects such as Creating Movie Magic and Green Light to Opening Night
For information on legally accessing films both at home and in the cinema, visit www.findanyfilm.com.
For information on copyright and schools visit www.copyrightandschools.org.
For more resources around respect for intellectual property visit www.crackingideas.com.
Managing Conflict: Essential Life Skills Through Production Coordination
Through film extracts and role-play activities, this interactive PSHE session engages pupils with the themes of managing conflict and maintaining healthy relationships. It also introduces pupils to the film industry role of a Production Coordinator. As well as developing essential life skills, learners also have the opportunity to practise their proofreading: skills integral to the work of a Production Coordinator.
This session is aimed for pupils aged 7-14 and designed for flexible delivery in a variety of contexts: in subject-specific lessons, specific careers lessons, or during a film club.
Watch the careers video below and download the free resource to inspire your pupils and help broaden their understanding of future job roles available to them.
For more resources on using film and filmmaking in educational settings and to set up an Into Film Club, please visit the Into Film website: www.intofilm.org/clubs
P.E. Skills in Action: From School to Stunt Performer
Control, balance, flexibility and strength are skills that are fundamental to a pupil’s development in Physical Education (P.E.). These are also key attributes for stunt performers. This resource will help develop your pupils’ understanding of these key terms, through an active and creative physical lesson. Through creating, performing and developing movements, pupils are also encouraged to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle and the breadth of job roles available in the creative and screen industries, including stunts.
This resource is aimed for use with pupils aged 7-14 and designed for flexible delivery in a variety of contexts: in subject-specific lessons, specific careers lessons, or during an Into Film Club.
Download this free resource to inspire your pupils and help broaden their understanding of future job roles available to them
This resource produced in partnership with the UK Cinema Association (UKCA) will help young people aged 7 to 14 to develop an understanding of cinema design and how they are developed to suit the needs of their customers. These activities will help young people to develop an understanding of the key transferable skills that are required, the breadth of roles available and the potential opportunities that are available for them within the exhibition sector. Advice and pathways into a career in cinema exhibition is provided in the factsheet including information on the Cinema Operative apprenticeship.
This resource explores a role within the cinema exhibition industry and provides young people with the opportunity to participate in a practical activity that will introduce them to the types of issues that they can face and which they will need to use their essential life skills and business skills to tackle. Each activity also has an extension activity which will challenge learners to explore the role and the industry in more depth. There are also slide notes that explain the specifics of the exhibition industry for your reference. The final section is a reflection that allows young people to think about the skills that they have used in each activity and they can apply it to their lives.
It comprises of this teachers’ notes document which explains the activity outlines and includes worksheets for you to duplicate and use with your group.
The accompanying Careers in Film: Exhibition Cinema design PowerPoint presentation includes;
• an embedded clips of an exclusive interview with a current cinema exhibition industry professional
• explanations of activities for students
• additional information and useful links in the slide notes
The activities can be used as a teaching sequence or specific activities can be cherry-picked and used with your learners. They are suitable for use in a film club setting to explore the industry in more depth with members, as an activity in tutor time or to support careers-focused activities in school.
Wales has a long and rich film history. This resource showcases and celebrates the breadth of film created in Wales or featuring Welsh talent, as well as supporting teachers in engaging with film as a core learning tool. The activities are designed to fit the National Curriculum for Wales and to encourage educators and young people to explore Wales through film, focusing specifically on three central Welsh themes: Landscape, Myth, Legend and Nature, and Culture and Heritage. From classic cinema through to modern day representations of Wales on film, the resource explores Welsh history, language, industry, culture and society.
How to use this resource
The resource features questions and activities based around each film, as well as thematic activities that explore aspects of Landscape, Myth, Legend and Nature, Culture and Heritage. In addition, the resources use clips provided in the accompanying PowerPoint presentation available from the Into Film website: https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1149 . Activities create engagement with film through watching, discussing, analysing and filmmaking.
Also available to download from below, Wales on Film Secondary in Welsh language format.
Cymru ar Ffilm Uwchradd
Mae gan Gymru hanes ffilm hir a chyfoethog. Mae'r adnodd hwn yn arddangos ac yn dathlu ehangder ffilm a grëwyd yng Nghymru neu sy'n cynnwys talent o Gymru, yn ogystal ag cefnogi athrawon o ran ymgysylltu â ffilm fel arf dysgu craidd. Mae'r gweithgareddau wedi eu cynllunio i gyd-fynd â'r Cwricwlwm Cenedlaethol Cymru ac i annog addysgwyr a phobl ifanc i archwilio Cymru drwy ffilm, gan ganolbwyntio'n benodol ar dair thema Cymraeg canolog: Tirwedd, Chwedlau a Natur, a Diwylliant a Threftadaeth. O sinema glasurol trwy i gynrychioliadau gyfoes o Gymru ar ffilm, mae'r adnodd yn archwilio hanes, iaith, diwydiant, diwylliant a chymdeithas Cymru.
Sut i ddefnyddio'r adnodd hwn
Mae'r adnodd yn cynnwys cwestiynau a gweithgareddau yn seiliedig o amgylch pob ffilm, yn ogystal â gweithgareddau thematig sy'n archwilio agweddau ar Dirwedd, Chwedlau a Natur, Diwylliant a Threftadaeth. Yn ogystal, mae'r adnoddau yn defnyddio clipiau a ddarperir yn y cyflwyniad PowerPoint. Mae'r gweithgareddau yn ymgysylltu â ffilm drwy wylio, trafod, dadansoddi a gwneud ffilmiau.
Looking for some fun activities to undertake with your family this summer? Download one of the five Must See Movies Before You Grow Up family activities based on 50 popular children's films suitable for young people aged 5-11.
All the films chosen are definite must-sees for children, with engaging storylines and characters, and will entertain and develop your children's knowledge of the wider world.
The activity can be used with any of the 10 films in the Classics theme listed below:
101 Dalmatians (1961),
Babe; The Gallant Pig (1995),
Dumbo (1941),
Mary Poppins (1964),
Nanny McPhee (2005),
Oliver! (1968),
The Iron Giant (1999),
The Jungle Book (1967),
The Secret Garden (1993),
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971).
Visit the Into Film website for more details: https://www.intofilm.org/must-see-movies
Looking for some fun activities to undertake with your family this summer? Download one of the five Must See Movies Before You Grow Up family activities based on 50 popular children's films suitable for young people aged 5-11.
All the films chosen are definite must-sees for children, with engaging storylines and characters, and will entertain and develop your children's knowledge of the wider world.
The activity can be used with any of the 10 films in the Kids Rule! theme listed below:
Annie (1982),
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010),
E.T. The Extra Terrestrial (1982),
Free Willy (1993),
Home (2015),
Hook (1991),
How To Train Your Dragon (2010),
Matilda (1996),
Swallows and Amazons (2016),
The BFG (2016).
Visit the Into Film website for more details: https://www.intofilm.org/must-see-movies
Looking for some fun activities to undertake with your family this summer? Download one of the five Must See Movies before You Grow Up family activities based on 50 popular children's films suitable for young people aged 5-11.
All the films chosen are definite must-sees for children, with engaging storylines and characters, and will entertain and develop your children's knowledge of the wider world.
The activity can be used with any of the 10 films in the Thrills & Chills theme listed below:
A Little Princess (1995),
Coraline (2009),
Hotel Transylvania (2012),
Jumanji (1995),
Kubo and the Two Strings (2016),
Star Wars: A New Hope (1977),
The Gruffalo (2009),
The Witches (1990),
Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005),
Zootropolis (2016).
Visit the Into Film website for more details: https://www.intofilm.org/must-see-movies