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.
The last of the Shaun the Sheep The Movie Green Light to Opening Night films is accompanied by this resource that helps young people to understand how to create the soundtrack for their film. Use the Teachers’ Notes alongside the short film where Young Reporter Jess visits Aardman Animations Studio to find out the secret of sound. The film is available on the Into Film website at the following link: https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/behind-the-scenes-shaun-the-sheep-movie
To access the accompanying powerpoint for this resource please click on the following link: https://www.intofilm.org/resources/13
For information on how to start a free Into Film club please visit https://www.intofilm.org/clubs
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This film is now available to stream free at Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/18592
The fourth film of five in the Bill: Green Light to Opening Night covers crew.
This film includes information on:
- the camera trainee and focus puller who describe their roles,
- the Director of Photography explains the camera and the lighting set up of the scene,
- the Art Director and Sound Recordist do on set.
A resource designed to accompany behind the scenes film has been designed to work across a range of curriculum areas and subjects for students aged 9-13. It comprises of a set of teachersâ notes with activity outlines and worksheets for classroom use and a PowerPoint presentation with embedded clips from the film and the Behind The Scenes film which can be downloaded at www.intofilm.org/bill
This film is now available to stream free at Into Film+
https://www.intofilm.org/films/18539
A series of five videos that go behind the scenes and explore the making of the film Bill, a fictional take on the young William Shakespeare’s search for fame and fortune.
In part one of this five-part Green Light to Opening Night series, we learn about pre-production, including pitching, commissioning, screenwriting, the first script read through and the role of the director. We also meet some of the lead actors and one of the writers of the film.
A resource designed to accompany behind the scenes film has been designed to work across a range of curriculum areas and subjects for students aged 9-13. It comprises of a set of teachersâ notes with activity outlines and worksheets for classroom use and a PowerPoint presentation with embedded clips from the film and the Behind The Scenes film which can be downloaded at www.intofilm.org/bill
This film is now available to stream free at Into Film+
https://www.intofilm.org/films/18539
The second film of five in the Bill: Green Light to Opening Night series, covers the production of the film.
Into Filmâs team of Young Reporters visit the unit base on location to meet the Co-Producer and the First and Second Assistant Directors. They also learn about:
⢠scheduling and shooting films out of sequence,
⢠the hair and makeup and costume production
⢠trailers, the challenges of re-creating Tudor looks and clothing.
A resource designed to accompany behind the scenes film has been designed to work across a range of curriculum areas and subjects for students aged 9-13. It comprises of a set of teachersâ notes with activity outlines and worksheets for classroom use and a PowerPoint presentation with embedded clips from the film and the Behind The Scenes film which can be downloaded at www.intofilm.org/bill
This film is now available to stream free at Into Film+
https://www.intofilm.org/films/18539
This resource supports work with British film Bill and five exclusive behind the scenes films. Bill tells the story of what ‘really’ happened during Shakespeare’s ‘Lost Years’ - hopeless lute player Bill Shakespeare leaves his family and home in Stratford to follow his dream to become a playwrite in London.
These teachers’ notes are designed to be used with the accompanying PowerPoint presentation and five films: Pitch, Unit Base, Cast, Crew and Edit available at www.intofilm.org/bill. This resource can be used to explore the topics of Shakespeare, Tudors and careers the film industry, investigating the roles of a film crew including director, stunt coordinator, camera operator, hair and make-up artist and of course the actors.
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This film is now available to stream free at Into Film+
https://www.intofilm.org/films/18539
The fifth and final film in the Bill: Green Light to Opening Night covers post production and editing.
In this video, the young people visit the edit suite in order to:
- learn about the editing process,
- select a take to use in the final film,
- talk to the songwriter
- watch the recording of the soundtrack with Tudor instruments.
A resource designed to accompany behind the scenes film has been designed to work across a range of curriculum areas and subjects for students aged 9-13. It comprises of a set of teachersâ notes with activity outlines and worksheets for classroom use and a PowerPoint presentation with embedded clips from the film and the Behind The Scenes film which can be downloaded at www.intofilm.org/bill
This film is now available to stream free at Into Film+
https://www.intofilm.org/films/18539
Dream Big with Snoopy and Friends is a curriculum-focused English and art resource for children aged 7 to 11. It has been developed by National Schools Partnership and Into Film to celebrate the cinema release of Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie on 21 December.
Download the accompanying video, PowerPoint presentations, class poster and curriculum links from http://www.nationalschoolspartnership.com/snoopyresource/. Here teachers will also find details for a ‘Dream Big’ comic competition which challenges children to dream up their own comic strip featuring Snoopy and the Peanuts gang. Competition ends 15 January 2016.
Start your free Into Film Club at www.intofilm.org
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This film is now available to stream free at Into Film+
https://www.intofilm.org/films/18592
The third film of five in the Bill: Green Light to Opening Night, covers cast including lead actors and supporting artists.
Into Film’s team of young people learn about :
- cast members about techniques for playing characters,
- the basics of sword fighting from the stunt co-ordinator.
A resource designed to accompany behind the scenes film has been designed to work across a range of curriculum areas and subjects for students aged 9-13. It comprises of a set of teachersâ notes with activity outlines and worksheets for classroom use and a PowerPoint presentation with embedded clips from the film and the Behind The Scenes film which can be downloaded at www.intofilm.org/bill
This film is now available to stream free at Into Film+
https://www.intofilm.org/films/18539
This viewing guide will inspire young people aged 11–14 to consider a positive future though STEM by using the film Hidden Figures and EDF Energy’s Pretty Curious programme activities to unlock their potential.
The active viewing guide supports watching of Hidden Figures in a club or class setting. It is recommended that you watch the film in its entirety before embarking on the classroom activity. Use the Hidden Figures active viewing guide to break the film down into four sections, and discuss the questions with your students. If you are using this in an Into Film Club or as part of another extra-curricular club, there are suggested extension activities that you might find useful.
This film is now available to stream free at Into Film+
https://www.intofilm.org/films/18857
Celebrate themes of acceptance and inclusivity through this showstopping
resource inspired by the new film adaptation of the musical Cats. Cats transforms Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-shattering stage musical into the must-see cinema event of the year.
This PSHE-led learning sequence, suitable for use with learners aged 7 to 14, uses cross-curricula activities (literacy, drama, maths and design and technology) to build towards pupils recognising and celebrating your school’s successes as an inclusive and accepting community.
Through this resource, pupils will be encouraged to evaluate the importance of accepting others and forming their own opinions, as well as to consider the significance of playing their own part in facilitating an inclusive learning community. Young people will be invited to create, explore and share imaginative writing, performances and much more!
Each lesson is carefully structured with teachers in mind and features pupil-friendly activity sheets and engaging homework tasks. All supporting materials include curriculum outcomes suitable for all nations and regions.
This film is available to stream free on Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/19497
In this unique resource for pupils aged 15 and up, Into Film connects the inspiring new film 1917 with Wilfred Owen’s poem Exposure. As a set text for many GCSE aged pupils, this resource offers not only a unique approach to the study of poetry, but an engaging opportunity for students to build on their knowledge and
understanding of the First World War.
Exploring the theme of time in film and poetry and building towards a creative
writing task and competition, this two-lesson sequence offers students outstanding
skills-development and examination preparation. Lead your learners on their own
mission of discovery and learning as they hold their breath and exhale through
First World War history.
This film is now available to stream for free on Into Film+
https://www.intofilm.org/films/19492
A film guide that looks at Ready Player One (2018), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.
This film is now available to stream for free on Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/19193
Our brand-new Grinchmas Spirit resource celebrates the release of The Grinch, in cinemas November 9. This bright and colourful retelling of Dr. Seuss’ classic story comes from Illumination, the team behind much-loved films like Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets and Sing.
The resource helps to engage students aged 7-14 with English literacy, PSHE, Design & Technology learning, all through creative writing and design tasks that explore the holiday spirit, the importance of generosity and why we all can feel particularly Grinchy from time to time.
This film is available to stream free on Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/19303
The Breadwinner: Raise Your Words celebrates the power of storytelling that rests at the heart of this life-affirming tale and
coincides with the UK release of The Breadwinner in UK cinemas (May 25). Activities support and encourage students to develop an understanding of their place in the world and gives them the opportunity to develop their descriptive writing skills.
This resource is suitable for students aged 11–14. It has been created in partnership with STUDIOCANAL and links to the English, Citizenship and PSHE curriculum in the UK.
This film is available to stream for free on Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/19211
This resource is designed to be delivered over several club sessions to support the viewing of the film Paddington 2. You can either use all of the suggested activities or cherry-pick the ones that best suit your group and the time you have available. Alternatively, it could be viewed during class-time to support literacy or PSHE lessons.
This film is now available to stream for free at Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/19013
This one-page film guide on the adaptation of The Tempest is designed to support pre- and post-screening discussions of character, costume and the nature of adaptation for use with school students aged 11 and over.
It comprises of discussion questions and notes for teacher reference before encouraging young people to write their own reviews of the film, take part in extension activities and with suggestions for further viewing.
This film is available to stream free at Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/16513
During the course of the film Moana finds her true path in life. In this resource, based on Disney’s Moana, young people will immerse themselves into the world of the film in order to explore the themes of identify and self-discovery, to ultimately create their own wayfinding map.
Suitable for young people aged 7-11, the activities can be cherry-picked by teachers or leaders for use in an Into Film Club, or if you wish, the classroom, with connections to English/literacy, PSHE education, and Art and Design across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Learning objectives and curriculum links are available as a guide only, should you wish to refer to them, but this may not be necessary for your club setting.
These Leaders’ notes are designed to be used in conjunction with the accompanying materials: Moana: Finding Your Way in the World PowerPoint presentation available from the Into Film website at the following link: https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1294
This film is now available to stream free on Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/18741
Pupils design and make their own Paddington pop-up book.
Pop-up Paddington is inspired by Paddington’s second film adventure, Paddington 2. Activities support and encourage pupils to develop communication, active citizenship, problem solving and creative skills. Pop-up Paddington culminates in the creation and evaluation of a pop-up book featuring Paddington carrying out ‘odd jobs’ around the community.
Pop-up Paddington is designed for learners in Key Stage 2/Second level, with guidance to simplify or extend activities to suit the variety of skills and abilities demonstrated by pupils aged 7-11. It has been created in partnership with STUDIOCANAL.
This film is available to stream for free at Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/18107
Designed to be used with Disney Pixar Shorts Volume 1, this resource, aimed at primary pupils, 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, friendship, tolerance and emotional health, while developing their literacy skills.
Disney Pixar Shorts Volume 1 and other Pixar films are available to stream for free on Into Film + https://www.intofilm.org/films/19630
This one-page film guide on the film The Lion King (a loose adaptation of the play Hamlet) is designed to support pre- and post-screening discussions of character and the nature of adaptation, for use with primary school pupils aged 5 and over.
It comprises of discussion questions and notes for teacher reference before encouraging young people to write their own reviews of the film, take part in extension activities and with suggestions for further viewing.
This film is available to stream free on Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/3008
