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Into Film Festival Attendees (2019)

Into Film Festival

6-27 November 2026

A free, annual, UK-wide celebration of film and education for 5-19 year olds

The Into Film Festival is the largest free, annual, UK-wide celebration of film, providing memorable cinema experiences for children and young people aged 5-19. 

The Into Film Festival 2025 saw over 3,000 screenings and events take place across 580 cinemas around the UK, reaching almost 400,000 young people and their educators.

The Into Film Festival 2026 will take place from 6-27 November, once again bringing thousands of young people together to experience the magic of film on the big screen. Bookings for our UK-wide programme of free screenings and special events will open on Tuesday 8 September 2026. Many events will fill up quickly, so be sure to save the date to ensure you don't miss out!

About the festival

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Free activities include:

  • UK-Wide Screenings

    Over 600 venues across the UK to choose from.

  • Educational resources

    Rich materials to support learning and the curriculum.

  • A wide choice of films

    Over 130 film titles to choose from.

  • Industry experts

    Special speaker Q&As and masterclasses.

  • Filmmaking workshops

    Learn tips from the best in the business.

  • Exclusive events

    Film previews, premieres and more.

Into Film Festival 2025 Highlights

The Into Film Festival is a free, annual, UK-wide celebration of film, providing memorable cinema experiences for children and young people aged 5-19.

What our educators say

"There is no doubt that the initiative has encouraged pupils to become actively engaged in their learning. Without question this scheme directly supports all four capacities encapsulated in the Curriculum for Excellence."