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Into Film Festival 2025 - Save the Dates

Save the Dates for the Into Film Festival 2025

17 Jun 2025

The Into Film Festival returns from 7-28 November 2025. Entirely free, bookings will go live in early September. Find out more!

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Best Animation - 12-19 winners with Hugh Grant

Into Film Awards 2025: The Winners

Watch the incredible winning films from this year's Into Film Awards, find out more about our winners, and watch highlights from the star-studded event.

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01 Jul 2025 in Film Features

Highlights from Sheffield Doc/Fest 2025

We attended the UK's largest and most prestigious documentary film festival to report back on the most engaging films to challenge and enrich young audiences.

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11 Jun 2025 in Into Film+

Press Play on Summer Into Film+ Campaign (Summer 2025)

Press Play on Summer with Into Film+

With a host of brand new titles, including 'Paddington in Peru' and 'Dog Man', Into Film+ offers the perfect opportunity to end the summer term on a high.

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30 Jun 2025 in Film of the Month

'The Last Walk' is our latest Film of the Month

Made by Aaron from Clevedon, this powerful and contemplative film leaves interpretation up to the viewer, as we follow a man during what may be his last walk.

Viewing time 5 mins

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Story Builder Resource Unleashes Students' Creativity in Unscripted TV

17 Jul 2025

Students from Paignton Academy in Devon recently took part in a special Story Builder: Unscripted TV workshop, demonstrating the resource's great impact.

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Hit drama 'Adolescence' lands on Into Film+

31 Mar 2025

We're delighted that this outstanding and provocative drama is now available to stream in secondary schools across the UK with Into Film+.

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Refugees and Migration

UK Refugee Week, 20 Jun - 26 Jun

Film is the perfect medium to reveal the nuances and human stories behind these groups that are so often mispresented and dehumanised across society.

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Resources 17

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The Environment and Climate Change

Earth Day, 22 Apr

A list of films on Into Film+ that encourage respect for the environment in different ways by exploring our planet and the incredible variety of life that it supports.

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No. of films15

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Review Writing

Find all of our resources, news articles and top tips to support young people with review writing - a great way to develop literacy and other skills.

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Step into Screen Careers

Get learners thinking about the practicalities of working in the screen industries by downloading our Step into Screen Careers sheets.

Suitable for15+

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100% Wolf: Film Guide

A film guide that looks at 100% Wolf (2020), exploring topics including werewolf myths, dog breeds, and growing up.

Suitable for8–12

1 ppt

Zip & Zap and the Captains Island: Guide

A film guide that looks at Zip & Zap and the Captain's Island (2016) to discuss Spanish characters, adventure and the Peter Pan myth.

Suitable for8–12

1 ppt

Minions: The Rise of Gru: Film Guide

A film guide that looks at Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022), exploring topics including the Chinese Zodiac, geography and role models.

Suitable for5–8

1 ppt

Mandela: A Life and Legacy on Film

This assembly resource looks at the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela.

Suitable for12–16

1 pdf

1 ppt

Akeelah and the Bee: Film Guide

A film guide that uses 'Akeelah and the Bee (2006) to discuss self-confidence, dealing with pressure and techniques to improve spelling.

Suitable for12–15

1 ppt

Little Shop of Horrors: Film Guide

A film guide that uses 'Little Shop of Horrors' (1986) to discuss musicals, parody, morality and puppetry in filmmaking.

Suitable for12–15

1 ppt

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GCSE Film Studies: Whiplash

Kickstart your teaching of Whiplash with this resource designed specifically for GCSE Film Studies.

Suitable for15–16

1 ppt

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GCSE Film Studies: The Hurt Locker

Kickstart your teaching of The Hurt Locker with this resource designed for GCSE Film Studies.

Suitable for15–16

1 ppt

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GCSE Film Studies: Juno

Kickstart your teaching of Juno with this resource created especially for teachers of GCSE Film Studies.

Suitable for15–16

1 ppt

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Film Studies: La La Land

Kickstart your teaching of La La Land with this resource specifically designed for A Level Film Studies courses.

Suitable for16+

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Anti-bullying on film: 7-11

This resource will help you to address bullying and its effects with your pupils through the medium of film.

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1 ppt

01 Aug 2025 BY Cerys Evans

Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius(2025)

Three-part documentary which explores the life and work of one of Britain’s greatest ever authors, Jane Austen.

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15+ years 176 mins

Wild Tales(2014)

An anthology of darkly funny stories revolving around the theme of revenge, featuring normal, everyday people in absurd situations.

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16+ years 117 mins

Kangaroo(2025)

An ex-TV presenter stranded in the Australian Outback must help a young indigenous girl look after injured baby kangaroos.

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8–15 years 107 mins

Future Council(2025)

Documentary following eight children as they go on a road trip across Europe to lobby powerful leaders to take action against climate change.

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8–15 years 81 mins

Ocean with David Attenborough(2025)

The celebrated nature documentary presenter explores the importance of protecting oceanic wildlife and seascapes for the future of our planet.

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8–16 years 85 mins

Capybaras(2025)

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A family of capybaras must leave their habitat when a hunter begins to close in, leading them to seek refuge with a group of mistrustful chickens.

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8–15 years 11 mins

Chevalier(2022)

Inspiring biopic of Black composer Joseph Bologne, who rose to fame in French society from humble beginnings, battling racism along the way.

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Certificate 12A

12+ years 104 mins

28 Days Later...(2002)

Classic British horror in which a man wakes up from a coma to discover that the world has been overrun by a virus that causes rage within humans.

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15+ years 114 mins

Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel(2022)

Documentary covering the life and career of acclaimed composer Hans Zimmer and his many influential film scores.

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15+ years 60 mins

Y Werin/Hiraeth(2023)

Stream on Into Film+

Short documentary exploring how a town, considered to be the most deprived area in Wales, has impacted the lives and art of its people.

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8+ years 15 mins

Shakespeare: Rise of a Genius(2023)

Three-part documentary mini-series which explores the life and work of Britain’s greatest playwright, William Shakespeare.

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15+ years 177 mins

Mozart: Rise of a Genius(2024)

Three-part documentary which explores the life and work of one of the world’s greatest composers of classical music, Wolfgang Mozart.

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12+ years 177 mins

Careers Events and Resources - Summer 2025

Careers Events and Resources for Summer

Discover a selection of activities and resources to help young people explore screen careers, as well as great opportunities for careers leads and teachers.

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31 Jul 2025 in New Releases

Two children and a baby orangutan sit on a tree branch

Rainforest animation ‘Savages’ leads August’s new cinema releases

Further fresh offerings for young audiences this month include sci-fi comedies, European dramas and a new documentary on the effects of social media.

Reading time 7 mins

A grey dragon flying over an island and cloud, with a boy on top of it.

See the winner of our 'How To Train Your Dragon' Competition

25 Jul 2025

We asked young people to bring the legendary to life and design their own dragon, with its own personality and special powers. Check out the winning entry now.

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Book now for upcoming training Webinars

22 Jul 2025

Improve your teaching on everything from editing and curricular filmmaking, to literacy and screen careers with these free upcoming training webinars.

Reading time 5 mins

Story Builder Resource Unleashes Students' Creativity in Unscripted TV

17 Jul 2025

Students from Paignton Academy in Devon recently took part in a special Story Builder: Unscripted TV workshop, demonstrating the resource's great impact.

Reading time 8 mins

01 Jul 2025 in Film Features

Highlights from Sheffield Doc/Fest 2025

We attended the UK's largest and most prestigious documentary film festival to report back on the most engaging films to challenge and enrich young audiences.

Reading time 4 mins

30 Jun 2025 in Film of the Month

'The Last Walk' is our latest Film of the Month

Made by Aaron from Clevedon, this powerful and contemplative film leaves interpretation up to the viewer, as we follow a man during what may be his last walk.

Viewing time 5 mins

30 Jun 2025 in New Releases

A man in a superhero costume talks to a dog wearing a cape in an icy cave.

‘Superman’ reboot leads new cinema releases this July

Also out in cinemas this month, expect dinosaur action in ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’, animal mischief in ‘The Bad Guys 2’, and AI ethical debates in ‘HappyEnd’.

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'Tipping Point' wins our Time for Action award

Congratulations to Araminta, aged 16, from Conwy, Wales, whose film has a vital message, urging and reminding us all to live our lives to the fullest.

Viewing time 7 mins

'The Freedom of the Sea' wins Best Documentary

Congratulations to Rosie, from Varndean College, Brighton, for her beautifully well-rounded documentary exploring her family's emigration from Iran to the UK.

Viewing time 8 mins

'Deadlines' wins Best Story

Congratulations to Ben Melocha, aged 19, from Leicester, whose David Cronenberg-inspired corporate horror has won our inaugural Best Story award.

Viewing time 6 mins

'Animated Voices' wins Best Animation - 12-19

Congratulations to 10 young people from Cardiff, Wales, whose film sees children from diverse ethnic backgrounds explore their experiences of living in the UK.

Viewing time 4 mins