As an official partner with Parliament Week FILMCLUB aims to give you the tools to explore stories of democracy through film with your students. This year we have handpicked thirteen films to engage and excite, relating to the theme: Women in Democracy. We have also suggested several activities to help young people engage with and better understand parliamentary democracy. To find out more about film education charity FILMCLUB and discover how to get a club started in your school, go to www.filmclub.org

National Schools Partnership and Into Film with Pathé launch A United Kingdom: The Power of Unity. This inspirational, free educational resource uses the brand new film A United Kingdom, released in cinemas on 25th November, to help young people, aged 11-18, discover the power that unity has to transform societies and shape British values. The film tells the remarkable true story of Seretse Khama, the King of Beuchuanaland (modern Botswana) and Ruth Williams, a London office worker, whose love triumphed over oppression and intolerance to lay the foundations for one of Africa’s most peaceful and prosperous countries. This flexible resource, which supports the PSHE/LLW/PSE/Health & Wellbeing and History curricula, as well as SMSC education, will immerse students in the post-war period of the British Empire in Africa, while bringing into focus the contemporary relevance of the story. They will build empathy with the film’s key characters, discover what shaped their views and actions, and reflect on how British values have developed to include tolerance and respect for cultural diversity and interracial relationships. The programme will empower students to become unity ambassadors, promoting tolerance and respect for others in their own schools and communities. They will be encouraged to create and share a statement about why they think unity is powerful or examples of when they’ve seen unity conquer difference on a unity message board in school and via social media for the chance to win great prizes. This film is available to stream free at Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/18745

To tie in with World Food Day on October 16 2013 Into Film put together a selection of films, each with synopsis, discussion points, teachers’ notes and recommended activities to support school activities around this topic in collaboration with Oxfam's ‘Behind The Brands’ Campaign. To find out more about Into Film and how you could be involved please visit https://www.intofilm.org/clubs

These resources form part of the Into Film Staying Safe Online resource, created in partnership with Childnet International, uses film and related activities to bring important messages to life and provide information that will help both primary and secondary pupils to be safe and responsible citizens in an increasingly digital world. Through films as The Social Network, Catfish, InRealLife and Trust, these explore issues ranging from privacy settings to avoiding harmful content. Please use in conjunction with the activity plans. For more information, visit intofilm.org

Brought to you in partnership with Warner Bros and SUPER., this new cross-curricular resource challenges students to master their inner power and become the Seventh Master of NINJAGO, just like the characters in the upcoming cinema release of The LEGO® NINJAGO® Movie on October 13, and The LEGO® NINJAGO Movie Video Game out October 6. Inspired by Spinjitzu, the martial arts infused movements used by the characters of NINJAGO, pupils will use a gentle and dynamic sequence of motions to meet creative literacy outcomes. In-class and homework activities are grouped around the six Masters and their elements Green Energy, Water, Lightning, Fire, Earth and Ice. Each lesson and accompanying homework activity will result in a new page of their very own comic book. This resource supports physical education (PE), English, PSHE, citizenship and art and design across Key Stage 2 (England, Northern Ireland, Wales) and Second Level (Scotland). Download the accompanying activity sheets and PowerPoint presentations at https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1350. Not yet Into Film? Start your free Into Film Club at www.intofilm.org/clubs

This cross-curricular educational resource takes students on an immersive Learning journey through Johnny English’s school for Secret Agents in training. At the start of the programme, Johnny will set a mission for the class to protect their school and personal information from an incoming cyber-attack. Students aged 8 to 12 will then engage with STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) subjects, learn about cyber-attacks and how to stay safe online, breaking codes and communicating secretly using science, all whilst developing the necessary skills to become a secret agent during the course of the two lessons before having the opportunity to take part in an exciting design competition. Each lesson is broken up into the following sections: Briefing or Debrief – introduction Mission Prep – development Mission Task – individual or small group work Task Debrief – plenary Field Mission – homework About the film Johnny English Strikes Again is the third instalment of the Johnny English comedy series, with Rowan Atkinson returning as the much-loved accidental secret agent. The new adventure begins when a cyber-attack reveals the identity of all active undercover agents in Britain, leaving Johnny English as the secret service’s last hope. Called out of retirement, English dives head first into action with the mission to find the mastermind hacker. As a man with few skills and analogue methods, Johnny English must overcome the challenges of modern technology to make this mission a success.** In cinemas October 5**. For more information about new release films and exciting competitions please visit the Into Film website www.intofilm.org

Andrew Onwubolu MBE has developed his craft of filmmaking throughout his career from a self-taught filmmaker uploading music videos and short films to YouTube to being awarded an MBE for services to Drama and Music. This resource comprises three lessons which introduce learners to Andrew Onwubolu, his filmmaking style and debate the role of an auteur in a film production. Download the full resource from the Into Film website. Lesson 1 - Guerilla Filmmaking and Autuer Theory The first lesson in this resource introduces or reacquaints young people studying GCSE or A level Film Studies with the concept of an auteur by analysing the filmmaking style and directorial motifs in Andrew Onwubolu’s film Blue Story and his earlier work Shiro’s Story. This will lead on to analysing the theory and features of auteurism in the films of Spike Lee, John Singleton and Alfred Hitchcock. Learners are then tasked with planning a crowdfunding campaign for a film production before planning and filming a revision film on the topic of auteurism in the style of one of the filmmakers discussed in this lesson. Lesson 2 - Discovering the Auteur This second lesson continues to develop learners’ understanding of auteurism by debating who has the most creative control on a film production before planning a presentation. The project for this lesson is to produce a film in the style of one of the auteurs studied in this lesson sequence, summarising what learners know about auteur theory to be used as a revision aid. Lesson 3 - Debating the Auteur The final lesson in this sequence is an opportunity for learners to practise writing an answer to an examination-style question which is scaffolded with opportunities for peer and class feedback before individuals produce their own essay.

One of a series of resources working with films from the BFI Sci-fi season. The activities in this resource encourage students to work with Attack the Block (2011) to evaluate how young people are portrayed in the media and how stereotypes and cultural identities are challenged and reinforced in these films. To find out more about Into Film and start a free Into Film Club visit www.intofilm.org/clubs Did you find this resource useful? Leaving a star rating will help other teachers to find it.

In this resource young people explore the topic of inequality by engaging with and analysing clips from the film Kaakka Muttai (The Crow's Egg) set in Chennai, India. The film is an entertaining film about the children's quest for pizza but also introduces the impact of globalisation and the inequalities that divide modern India and are apparent over the world. The activities in this resource are suitable to use in lessons and as part of an extracurricular film club or Oxfam Youth Ambassadors club: http://www.oxfam.org.uk/education/global-citizenship/youth-ambassadors

This resource is a guide to expose young people to new debates on subjects such as race and racism, enrich the curriculum, allow young people to experience cultures beyond their own and explore a wide variety of issues. This resource covers a period of time from when King was alive to the end of the last century, which will challenge issues of race and racism within the context of the Civil Rights Movement through five important films that will encourage conversation and critical engagement. Order the films in this guide for free when you are a member of Into Film. https://www.intofilm.org/films

A resource based on the Disney film Zootropolis. Students can become entrepreneurs like the character of Nick. The resource contains activity outlines and activity sheets to support students to create a healthy popsicle recipe, tradmark their creation, calculate production costs and apply for a loan from The First Bank of Zootropolis to start their business. This film is available to stream free on Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/18642

To mark International Women's Day on March 8, Into Film has created a brand new assembly resource called Women in the Film Industry, that aims to champion the significance of female roles in the world of film. The resource consists of an interactive PowerPoint presentation to be displayed in school assemblies, as well as teachers' notes to compliment each slide, and to help raise discussion and stimulate consideration of how women are represented in the film industry and the media. Download the PowerPoint from the Into Film website: http://www.intofilm.org/news/articles/international-womens-day-resource#.VPg4D-NqBfa

An inspirational, free educational resource made in partnership with NSP and Pathé that uses the brand new film Viceroy's House - released in cinemas on 3 March - to help young people aged 11-19 to engage with the complexities that led to the creation of modern India and Pakistan as they commemorate their 70th anniversary. The film, directed by Gurindar Chadha, depicts the remarkable true story of the last Viceroy of India and his handling of events in 1947 throughout India's last months as a British Colony. This flexible resource, which supports History at Key Stage 3, units within exam boards for GCSE and A Level, and additional links to citizenship and SMSC, will connect students to a complex and significant moment in world history, 70 years on. It will enable students to gain knowledge of what happened in the run up to partition, along with the huge social impact it had. Download the accompanying PowerPoint presentation including film clips, stills and an exclusive interview with the director at https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1205. The programme will coincide with schools' wider India 2017 commemorations, and students will complete their learnings by reflecting on the consequences of partition for Britain, India and Pakistan, discussing who the real victors were, and looking at links between India, Pakistan and the UK today. WIN TICKETS TO A SCREENING OF VICEROY’S HOUSE FOLLOWED BY A Q&A WITH THE FILM’S DIRECTOR GURINDER CHADHA! Download the form for more information. Did you find this resource useful? If so, leave a star rating so that other teachers can find it. Not yet Into Film? Start your free Into Film Club at www.intofilm.org/clubs

Developed by Into Film with National Schools Partnership, the Malala Youth Voice programme uses the inspirational story of Malala to enable young people across the UK to develop their own confidence, public speaking and campaigning skills, inspiring them to become active citizens who speak up on the issues that matter the most to them. Aimed at Key Stage 3-5 (or equivalent), this cross-curricular programme will help bring citizenship, PSHE, English and media studies learning to life for students aged 13-19 in a unique way that will excite and engage. Download the accompanying PowerPoint and assembly at the following link: http://www.intofilm.org/news/articles/malala-resources-live#.VioM4GRHDp0 Students aged 13-19 can enter our Malala Youth Voice competition, giving them the chance to lend their voice to Malala’s campaign, or to speak out on an issue that they are passionate about. Simply make a short campaign film, between 6-60 seconds long, upload it to our Malala Youth Voice gallery, and then encourage your friends and family to take up your cause and vote for your film on the site. You can even share your films on social media to help spread your campaign! The film submission deadline is 5pm November 13th, but the voting deadline is Midday November 20th. Visit www.intofilm.org for further details. This film is now free to stream on Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/18442

An assembly for secondary students featuring thought provoking questions based around films on the themes of democracy and debate. The assembly encourages young people to reflect on their attitudes to democracy and the portrayal of young people and politics in feature films. Find out more about starting your free Into Film Club at www.intofilm.org Did you find this resource useful? If so, leave a star rating, this will help other teachers to find it.

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).

2022 was a pivotal year for women’s football, with the England Lionesses winning the European Championship – the first time that any England team, men’s or women’s, has won the title. England are set to return in 2023 when the FIFA Women’s World Cup will be played this July. This resource, suitable for use with learners aged 11–16, gives young people the opportunity to analyse how the sport of women’s football and the women who participate in it have been portrayed in a range of films across the years, before planning and producing a creative response to the topic. The resource considers female football players and attitudes towards women in sport more generally. Learners will be given the opportunity to access archive, feature length and documentary film footage to discuss what football has looked like for girls and women over time from as far back as 1920.

Mamie Till-Mobley might not be a name that is widely recognised but her actions following the brutal lynching of her 14-year-old son Emmett Till in Mississippi, 1955, caused a seismic cultural shift in the twentieth century and acted as the catalyst for the modern Civil Rights movement. Mamie was a mother of one and public school teacher who became a revolutionary civil rights figure in the mid-1950s and campaigned until her death in 2003. Her transformation was marked by her resilience in harnessing her grief and anger towards her son’s murderers and the corrupt justice system of the southern states of the USA, which she used to teach the whole world about the impact of racism, inequality and injustice. There are parallels with the death of Stephen Lawrence in 1993 in London and the activism of his mother Doreen Lawrence, now Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon, OBE who kept his image, story and legacy in the public consciousness through media coverage and campaigning against legal injustice.

The clips used in this assembly are from Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom and Into Film's interview with the actor, Idris Elba who portrayed Mandela. This guide contains assembly discussion points, activities for your students and film recommendations on the topic of South Africa On Film which are available to order immediately on the Into Film website. To find out more about Into Film and discover how to get a club started in your school, go to https://www.intofilm.org/clubs

This resource is for teachers and film club leaders to use to mark Refugee Week, and as stimulus to discuss the hardships and resilience of refugees around the globe. This resource contains guides to two short documentary films, Hamsa and Boya Boya (Shine Shine) which have been specially selected to be accessible to learners within the 11 to 19 age range. The guides include discussion questions, and activity ideas to encourage learners to ask and answer questions and reflect on why people seek sanctuary in other countries. For more Into Film resources and to start your free Into Film club visit www.intofilm.org