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.
This resource provides young people with a useful checklist for assessing risks associated with shooting a short film to ensure everyone is safe on set. It also provides the rules of set etiquette to ensure production is professional and efficient. 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 darparu restrau gwirio ar gyfer asesiadau risg sy’n gysyllteidig â chreu ffilm i wneud yn siwr fod pawb yn ddiogel. Mae hefyd yn darparu arferion da i sicrhau fod y cynhyrchiad yn broffesiynol ac effeithiol. 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 aims to support the teaching of Macbeth at Secondary level for students aged 14-16 years old and supports English, English Literature, drama and film studies teaching and learning. It comprises of a PDF that includes comprehensive outlines for the five activities, stills from the film and worksheets use in the classroom and the accompanying MACBETH – Power Players PowerPoint presentation with embedded clips from the 2015 film starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard. Students are then encouraged to make their own short film based on the themes within Macbeth as a consolidation exercise.
Mae’r adnodd yma’n cynnwys cyflwyniad Powerpoint gyda nodiadau i athrawon i gyd-fynd gyda’r gwaith, mae’n cynnwys pump gweithgaredd sy’n gysylltiedig gyda’r ffilm, sy’n gallu cael ei gwblhau mewn 45 munud i awr. Mae’r sesiynau yma’n arwain y bobl ifanc i ddadnsodi clipiau o’r ffilm (sydd wedi atodi yn yr adnodd) ac yn archwilio cymeriadau, themâu a pherthnas o fewn y stori, yn ogystal â’r sain, iaith a thechnegau gwneud ffilm a ddefnyddir i’w cyfleu. Mi fydd y myfyrwyr yn cael eu hannog i ymateb i’r testun yn feirniadol ac yn ddychmygol, gan archwilio gwahanol ddulliau Shakespeare o fynegi ystyr a chyflawni effeithiau, gan ystyried y cyd-destynau cymdeithasol, diwylliannol ac hanesyddol yn oes Macbeth.
This pack provides worksheets and activities for members to analyse stills and clips from any archive film or photograph. The activities will help young people to develop their personal analysis and interpretation of primary sources in addition to creating their own texts inspired by the archive footage.
About 14-18 NOW
14-18 NOW is a five-year programme of extraordinary arts experiences connecting people with the First World War. Working with partners all across the UK, we commission new artworks from leading contemporary artists, musicians, designers and performers, inspired by the period 1914-18. These new artworks bring stories of the First World War to life, offer fresh perspectives and connect a global conflict from 100 years ago with our world today. So far more than 30 million people have experienced our programme. 14-18 NOW is supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council England, by the DCMS. Into Film and 14–18 NOW are delighted to be collaborating on the creation of activities to deepen students’ engagement in history through archive film.
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.
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 Adventure theme listed below:
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009),
Night at the Museum (2006),
Paddington (2014),
Shaun The Sheep Movie (2015),
The Adventures of TinTin (2011),
The Never-Ending Story (1984),
The Secret Life of Pets (2016),
Toy Story (1995), Trolls (2016),
Up (2009).
Visit the Into Film website for more details: https://www.intofilm.org/must-see-movies
Mae’r anoddau hwn am y ffilm Iron Giant wedi’i deilwra I gyd-fynd a’r Fframwaith Cenedlaethol Llythrennedd ac yn anelu at helpu athrawon cynradd I ddatblygu sgiliau llythrennedd a chyfathrebu ar draws y cwricwlwm.
Datblygwyd yr adnoddau mewn cyd-weithrediad ac ymarferydd llythrennedd profiadol gyda’r nod o arfogi athrawon a’r sgiliau I ddefnyddio ffilm I godi safonau llythrennedd.
https://www.intofilm.org/films/3001
A film guide that looks at The Way He Looks (2014), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.
The Way He Looks is a romantic drama about a blind high-school student whose relationship with his best friend is threatened by the arrival of a handsome new boy in school.
This guide is useful for exploring topics including PSHE Education and Film Studies in addition to highlighting themes surrounding growing up, friendships, disabilities and inclusion, love and relationships, and South American countries.
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
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
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
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
A film guide that looks at The Queen (2006), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.
This film is now free to stream on Into Film+. Go to the Into Film website for more information.