Into Film Festival

The Into Film Festival is a free, annual, nationwide celebration of film & education for 5-19 year olds

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What is the Festival?

This year's Into Film Festival will take place between 7-28 November 2025, and will once again help educators bring learning to life for 5-19-year-olds across the UK by inspiring young people to watch, understand and make films in new and creative ways.

With all bookings entirely free, the Into Film Festival programme features thousands of film screenings, special events and previews, and interactive Q&A sessions with screen industry professionals, making it the perfect opportunity to support young people in enjoying the big screen experience.

Bookings for this year's Into Film Festival are now live, and events are certain to book up quickly, so be sure to secure your places today! And remember - it's all completely free! You'll just need to be logged in to your Into Film Account to book.

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The Into Film Festival is possible thanks to the support of Cinema First and multiple partners across the cinema sector.

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The Wild Robot
Screening

The Wild Robot

Light Cinema Banbury

  • Wheelchair friendly
  • Audio description
  • Subtitles

Based on an acclaimed children’s book, this gorgeous animation explores what happens when nature and technology collide.

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DateWed 19 Nov

Time10:00 - 11:45

Harold and the Purple Crayon
Screening

Harold And The Purple Crayon

Cineworld Rochester

  • Wheelchair friendly
  • Audio description
  • Subtitles

Harold is a cartoon boy living in an animated world with his magical purple crayon. Whatever he draws using the crayon instantly comes to li

Remaining places50

DateWed 19 Nov

Time10:00 - 11:45

Flow
Screening

Flow

The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre

  • Wheelchair friendly

In a serene natural environment where the animal kingdom is thriving and the last vestiges of humanity are being consumed by water, a tiny b

Remaining places3

DateWed 19 Nov

Time10:00 - 11:30

Paddington in Peru
Screening

Paddington In Peru

Vue Hamilton

  • Wheelchair friendly
  • Audio description
  • Subtitles

This third film in the Paddington franchise promotes the theme of chosen family and inclusivity.

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DateWed 19 Nov

Time10:00 - 12:00

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