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.
Created in partnership with Youth Sport Trust, Sonic Skills: Set for Success
is a PE-led resource for teachers of young people aged 9-13, inspired by
new film Sonic the Hedgehog, in cinemas 14 February 2020. Using the
trailer as its inspiration, the learning sequence gives pupils the opportunity
to explore the benefits of mindfulness and physical activity on our overall
wellbeing. Alongside this, an assembly targeted at 11-13 year olds is also
included focusing on wellbeing techniques inspired the character of Sonic
the Hedgehog.
Learners will take part in a range of simple mindfulness activities before
creating a range of exercises inspired by the speed, enthusiasm and skills
of Sonic the Hedgehog. Using the results of their exercises, pupils will
examine and present their data in a chart before using line graphs as
inspiration for their own Sonic Stories creative writing task. The sequence culminates in a Super Sonic Speed competition to win
exciting prizes.
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 now available to stream for free on Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/19519
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
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
A film guide that looks at Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2019), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.
This film is now free to stream on Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/19347
A film guide that looks at Love, Simon (2018), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.
This film is now free to stream on Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/19198
A film guide that looks at Zip & Zap and the Marble Gang (2013), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.
This film is now free to stream on Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/18899
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.
This resource produced in partnership with the UK Cinema Association (UKCA) will help young people aged 7 to 14 to develop an understanding of cinemas 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.
The resource is split into five sections and the first four explore a role within the cinema exhibition industry and provides young people with theopportunity 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 an opportunity that allows young people to think about the skills that they have used in each activity and where they can apply it in their lives.
This resource 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 landscape PowerPoint presentation includes;
• an embedded clip 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
• case studies of industry professionals and their routes into the industry.
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
Hearing is Seeing: Improving Descriptive Writing Through Film
Develop your pupils’ descriptive writing skills through this engaging audio description learning sequence. As well as introducing learners to this interesting industry role, pupils will develop their literacy skills and build confidence in reading aloud. These creative activities also help develop empathy, as we invite pupils to consider the experience of a visually impaired cinema audience.
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 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
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
