Into Film Clubs
Find out everything you need to know about starting an Into Film Club.
The end of another jam-packed school year is just around the corner, and we think that both you and your learners deserve a fun reward to close out the year - and what better way than streaming a great film?
Whether you teach primary or secondary, you can use Into Film+ to easily and legally stream some of the best films for young audiences. Below, we've gathered a selection of some of the incredible titles available with Into Film+ that we believe would make the perfect end of term treat, including everything from old favourites, to recent super-smash hits like Wonka and Barbie (and you can read more about Barbie and the art of set design in our recent article).
Into Film+ is free* to use and features an ever-evolving catalogue of hundreds of titles to stream instantly, including feature films and fantastic shorts from around the world. Plus, if you're a state school in England that's funded by the Department for Education, you'll have access to Into Film+ Premium, which offers an even wider catalogue of unmissable titles.
Refer a Friend to Into Film+
We hope you agree that Into Film+ is a powerful platform for learning and engaging children of all ages and abilities. So why not share the experience and help others unlock the power of film?
With the end of term around the corner, now is the perfect time to ‘Refer a Friend' and bring your friends and fellow educators on board. Into Film+ features an ever-growing catalogue of hundreds of the best films, documentaries and TV programmes available to stream safely, legally and for free*. Plus, if you refer a friend, both you and the person you refer will have the chance to each win a £50 John Lewis voucher!
Films to stream with Into Film+
Trolls Band Together (U)
Filled with recognisable songs and eye-popping animation, this third entry in the Trolls franchise sees Poppy discovering that her boyfriend, Branch has a secret past - he used to be in her favourite boyband, and now she plans on reuniting them for one last show.
The Little Mermaid (1989) (U)
This animated classic from Disney sees the mermaid Ariel - daughter of Triton, King of the Sea - dreaming of a life on land, and one day dares to venture there against her father's wishes and travel there. Loosely based on a story by Hans Christian Anderson, The Little Mermaid features a vibrant dose of comedy alongside some classic songs.
Wonka (PG)
This musical family fantasy film is a sweet and charming origin story about one of children's literature's most beloved and beguiling characters, as eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka looks to make a name for himself in the competitive world of confectionary.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (PG)
This follow-up to the ground-breaking original animation also expands on its themes of responsibility, heroism and the importance of family, as Miles Morales is drawn deeper into the multi-verse, where he encounters an entire world of Spider-People.
A Wrinkle in Time (PG)
Adapted from the classic 1962 novel by Madeleine L'Engel, A Wrinkle in Time tells the story of Meg and her younger brother Charles, who, following the disappearance of their scientist father, are sent on an extraordinary journey across space by three remarkable women to try and find him.
Moana (PG)
A courageous teenager follows in the footsteps of her ancestors by sailing across the Oceanic seas, where she encounters the demi-god Maui, who may hold the key to saving her village.
Barbie (12)
Becoming a global phenomenal, Barbie is a funny, fiery and forthright satire which explores the dynamics and media representations of gender, as the utopian Barbieland is thrown into turmoil when Barbie suffers an existential crisis and travels into the real world.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (12)
The first entry in the popular franchise is a swashbuckling adventure in which a young blacksmith enlists the help of a chaotic rogue pirate - the "legendary" Captain Jack Sparrow - to help rescue a kidnapped Governor's daughter.
Sing Street (12)
Forced to change schools and fed up of hearing his parents arguing, 15-year-old Conor forms a band to impress a mysterious older girl in this joyous and very funny coming-of-age tale.
Do the Right Thing (15)
Although it's a quintessential 1980s film, Do the Right Thing offers a timeless exploration on gentrification, racism in American and inner-city communities, as, on the hottest day of the year, racial tensions run high in a Brooklyn neighbourhood.
A Bug's Life (U)
In this early Pixar film, a clumsy yet brave ant decides to stand up for his colony by going up against the cruel grasshoppers who rule over them all.
Christopher Robin (PG)
After being visited by his old friend Winnie the Pooh, a grown-up Christopher Robin ends up on a nostalgic adventure in the Hundred Acre Wood in this warm, funny and charming film based on the characters created by author A.A. Milne.
Brooklyn (12)
Unashamedly melodramatic, rich in elegant period detail and impeccably performed, this is above all a relatable story of a young woman striving to define her identity, as a young Irish immigrant starts an exciting new life in 1950s Brooklyn, but soon finds the past catching up with her.
The Hunger Games (12)
Adapted from the first book in the incredibly popular young adult novels, The Hunger Games is an extremely engaging adventure, in which an unequal post-apocalyptic society sees a 16-year-old girl volunteering to take the place of her younger sister in a brutal annual contest.
Inception (12)
An agent attempts to use experimental dream-sharing technology to infiltrate a target's subconscious and steal information from his mind in Christopher Nolan's ambitious and enigmatic blockbuster.
How Do I Get Started?
To access Into Film+, all you'll need is an Into Film Account - it's completely free, and only takes a moment to set up. Into Film+ is free to use for all UK state schools that hold a valid Public Video Screening (PVS) Licence from Filmbankmedia.
Filmbankmedia PVS Licences are paid for on behalf of schools by all local authorities in England and by some local authorities in both Wales and Scotland. Into Film NI cover the license cost for some schools in Northern Ireland. For further information on licensing in your locality please see our FAQs.
If you're a state school in England that's funded by the Department for Education, you will automatically have access to Into Film+ Premium, which offers an extended catalogue of 500+ titles. Find out more about Into Film+ Premium in our FAQs.
If you don't have a PVS Licence, or aren't already covered, then a licence can easily be obtained from Filmbankmedia.
Filmbankmedia
Filmbankmedia licenses and distributes film and TV entertainment to many groups and is the licensing authority we work with to ensure schools, libraries and youth groups have the permissions to screen films from our catalogue.
* Screenings for an entertainment or extra-curricular purpose require a PVS (Public Video Screening) Licence from Filmbankmedia. State-funded schools in England are covered by the PVS Licence.
The core Into Film programme is free for UK state schools, colleges and other youth settings, thanks to support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery good cause funding, and through other key funders including Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen.
