A film guide that looks at Eighth Grade (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/19395

A film guide that looks at He Named Me Malala (2015), 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/18442

This resource is suitable for use with learners aged 15 and over and includes themes of public image, online personas, identity, comparisons and anxiety. Curriculum links include PHSE/RSE, English Language, Media Studies and Film Studies. This lesson will introduce learners to the theme of comparisons and how comparing ourselves to others can make us feel. By looking at the character of Kayla in the film Eighth Grade students will be encouraged to consider the potential negative impact of media images on body image and confidence. The selected scenes are included to explore feelings of anxiety that can be associated with comparing yourself to others. Young people will be introduced to aspects of performance and the use of sound to support their analysis of the protagonist. Learners will be asked to reflect on Kayla’s thoughts and feelings and offer alternative words for positive self-thought. The optional filmmaking activities build on the ideas of positive self-talk as well as the power of music to reflect mood and emotion in film.

This pdf resource and accompanying PowerPoint presentation, available to download from https://www.intofilm.org/resources/215 offers a fresh take on this classic set text exploring characters, themes and historical context through clips from the 2005 film adaptation alongside content from the V&A's world-renowned collections of art, design and performance. These activities are broadly suitable for 11-18 English literature, and particularly helpful in supporting study of the play at GCSE or Advanced level. To see more resources in this series, visit https://www.intofilm.org/resources and to find out more about Into Film and start a film club visit: https://www.intofilm.org/clubs

We have produced this new resource on WALL-E to complement the new Welsh National Literacy Framework for Primary schools, aimed a developing oracy, reading, and writing across the curriculum. Developed in conjunction with a leading literacy practitioner and the Welsh Government, these bilingual resources aim to empower teachers to increase literacy through film. Order your free DVD from www.filmclub.org

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 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.

This resource from Into Film and Altitude, based on the new documentary film The Eagle Huntress, will take young people on an epic journey and inspire them to aim high and take flight. Featuring a range of activities suitable for young people aged 7 and over, learners will explore the film’s setting and themes to gain an insight into another way of life and to develop an understanding and appreciation of other cultures before creating their own ambition map.

This assembly, produced in partnership with The Industry Trust, The Intellectual Property Office and FACT is for students aged 14-19 to consider the impact and ethics of film piracy, the consequences of downloading a film illegally and the impact of film piracy on the creative industries and creative individuals, including themselves. The message of the assembly is a positive one, giving students information about where to download films legally, how they protect their own work and consider using those skills required in the creative industries, which are protected by intellectual property (IP) legislation. This resource can also be adapted for use in Media Studies, Citizenship, PSHE and Computing lessons. Find out more at www.intofilm.org

This educational resource based on the amateur archive film Whistle and I’ll Come to You (1956, North Downs Cinematograph Society, Screen Archive South East) encourages pupils to think, talk and write about film using the French language. Suitable for students aged 11-14, this resource is principally designed for use in the classroom to support French Language. However, it also encourages engagement with archive film footage and the thriller genre. You can download the accompanying materials Whistle and I’ll Come to You PowerPoint Presentation, and the Curriculum Links document.

A film guide that looks at Dumbo (2019), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

Brought to you by Into Film and The Walt Disney Company, this cross-curricular and adaptable resource is suitable for use with children aged 5–8. During the course of this learning sequence, learners will embark on a quest for kindness as they delve into the world of Disney to identify how a range of characters from the Disney Princess films show kindness, bravery and ultimately friendship during the course of their adventures. Using our Online Character Story Spinner (characterstoryspinner.co.uk) children will watch the film content to spark their creativity to carry out a range of range of challenges which incorporate PSHE Education (for the new curriculum), Citizenship, Art and Design and English/Literacy designed to deepen their understanding of what it means to be kind, brave and helpful to others.

We have produced this resource on the film The Iron Giant to complement the new Welsh National Literacy Framework for Primary schools, aimed a developing oracy, reading, and writing across the curriculum. Developed in conjunction with a leading literacy practitioner and the Welsh Government, these bilingual resources aim to empower teachers to increase literacy through film. This film is now available to stream free at Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/3001

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. Did you find this resource useful? If so, leaving a star rating can help other teachers to find it. This film is now available to stream free at Into Film+ https://www.intofilm.org/films/18539

This resource is a PSHE lesson for use with students aged 11–16 covering topics within media literacy and digital resilience through English and drama, with the option to include filmmaking. Students will consider how relationships can be strengthened using digital media as well as examining how interacting through digital media can make us feel. Students can reflect on their own experiences as well as how relationships with digital media are depicted in film. This resource is suitable for in-class teaching and learning but could also be adapted for home learning or a blended learning approach.

DOWNLOAD THE ACCOMPANYING POWERPOINT ON THE INTO FILM WEBSITE This assembly is suitable for use with learners aged 7 and over to explore the concepts of fairness, respect and fair play in football and how it can apply to daily life. The assembly kicks off with a discussion of different football, imagery before discussing the racist abuse that Marcus Rashford, and other black players in the England team, received in the 2021 Euros final match. Learners are then asked to look at an example of an incident in a football themed film before discussing how fair play, respect and good conduct could change this situation; there are two options, Early Man for younger learners and Bend it Like Beckham for use with students aged 11 and older. The assembly concludes with learners reflecting on how they can exhibit fairness and fair play in their daily lives.

This resource is a PSHE lesson covering topics within media literacy and digital resilience for ages 14–16 through class discussion and an option for filmmaking. Students will analyse a film which focuses on social media, bullying, privacy and consent to consider how we present ourselves online and how this can affect our lives offline. Students will have the opportunity to reflect on their own experiences with digital media and to speak about the importance of being critical of the things we see online. This resource is suitable for in-class teaching and learning but could also be adapted for home learning or a blended learning approach.

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Designed to support media, film and moving image study, this resource uses hands-on film making, discussion and independent learning activities to help students understand the British film industry and its institutions. The Into Film Festival takes place from 4-20 November 2015. Free screenings and events at over 520 venues across the UK. To book and find out more visit www.intofilm.org/festival

This one-page film guide on the film Caesar Must Die, follows a re-enactment of the play Julius Caesar in a high-security Italian prison. Set in a facility notorious for holding prisoners of mafia related crimes, the inmates playing the roles is designed to support pre- and post-screening discussions of friendship, intrigue, duplicity and greed for use with students aged 12 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. The DVD is available to order for free on the Into Film website at www.intofilm.org. Voiced in Italian with English subtitles. Did you find this resource useful? Leaving a star rating can help other teachers to find it. Not yet Into Film? Start your free Into Film Club at www.intofilm.org