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!
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Sign up nowFree activities include:
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UK-Wide Screenings
Over 600 venues across the UK to choose from.
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Educational resources
Rich materials to support learning and the curriculum.
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A wide choice of films
Over 130 film titles to choose from.
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Industry experts
Special speaker Q&As and masterclasses.
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Filmmaking workshops
Learn tips from the best in the business.
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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.