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, including both feature films and some brilliant short films for those with less time. Below, we've gathered a selection of some of the incredible titles available that we believe would make a perfect end-of-term treat, including everything from classics like Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave, to recent smash hits like Zootropolis 2, How to Train your Dragon (2025) and I Swear.
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. Into Film+ users can also take advantage of our Highlights and Playlists features, which let you save segments of films for later use, and assemble them into your very own playlists, making it more convenient than ever to use film in the classroom.
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.
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Feature films to stream with Into Film+
Dog Man (U)
A spin-off from the hilarious Captain Underpants, this action-packed animated comedy sees a faithful police dog and his human police officer become fused together when they're injured on the job. Based on the best-selling children's book series by Dav Pilkey, Dog Man also opens up conversations about family, friendship and embracing our differences.
How to Train your Drago (2025) (PG)
On an island where Vikings and dragons are at war with one another, a young, curious Viking named Hiccup befriends a dragon known as the Night Fury. This live-action adaptation of the popular animated series delivers dragons that bring a peril and intensity that differs from the original, while still retaining its core messages of friendship, anti-prejudice and teamwork.
KPop Demon Hunters (PG)
A beloved Korean girl group must learn how to balance their careers as pop superstars and their secret lives as powerful demon hunters in this smash-hit musical animation that has audiences singing their hearts out. It's a feel-good story that blends western animation with anime influences to great effect.
Note: Both the regular and singalong versions are available with Into Film+.
Zootropolis 2 (PG)
This Disney sequel sees Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde - the unlikely rabbit and fox detective duo from the first film - team up once more to crack another complex case in the animal-populated city. With familiar furry characters and new mammals and reptiles on the scene, Zootropolis 2 takes a fun and fresh perspective on the animal kingdom and revisits themes of friendship and defying prejudice.
Blinded by the Light (12)
This uplifting musical comedy with key themes around community, growing up and cultural differences follows a British-Pakistani teenager who is inspired by the music of American rocker Bruce Springsteen.
The Chorus (12)
This touching French-language film explores the power of music and good teaching, highlighting the importance of giving people a chance, as a teacher at a boarding school for 'difficult' children in post-war France manages to connect with the pupils through the power of music.
Save the Cinema (12)
This film tells the remarkable true story of a Carmarthen resident who, in 1993, attempted to save her local cinema from closure by contacting Steven Spielberg. A hugely likeable and entertaining ode to the magic of the cinema and why it remains an important part of our communities.
I Swear (15)
This inspiring true story is a moving account of the life of John Davidson, a Scottish man diagnosed with Tourette's during the 1980s, back when it was a largely unknown and little-understood condition. John went on to become a notable campaigner for Tourette's awareness and understanding, leading him to receive an MBE for his work in 2019.
Skate Kitchen (15)
Featuring non-professional actors, this film is an authentic depiction of teenage life that discusses social media, sexuality and wellbeing in a refreshing and nuanced way, as a lonely teenager befriends a skateboarding crew formed by a group of girls in New York City.
Short films to stream with Into Film+
The Scarecrow's Wedding (U)
Based on a picture book by beloved children's author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler, this is a joyful tale about loyalty, love and respect that sees two scarecrows planning the perfect wedding, only for things to get out of control when one of them strays a little too far from the farm.
Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave (U)
Wallace and Gromit encounter a sinister dog who attempts to steal their knitting machine in this typically funny and charming adventure with the beloved duo, which won an Academy Award, and introduces audiences to Shaun the Sheep for the very first time!
Joy Batchelor: Classic Fairy Tales (Unclassified)
Joy Batchelor was an integral part of the husband-and-wife team Halas & Batchelor Cartoon Films, a pioneering British animation studio that produced the classic allegorical fable Animal Farm, along with many highly popular TV series throughout the 1940s and 1950s.
This series of films is based on well-known fairy tale stories by The Brothers Grimm, Charles Perrault and Hans Christian Anderson. Each eight-minute-long film is animated with simple yet delightful cut-out collages based on bold watercolour designs by Swedish illustrator Sunniva Kellquist.
Fussel (Unclassified)
A group of strange-looking creatures stumble upon a ball of red string and decide to follow the thread to find out where it ends - but what will they find when they reach their destination?
Été 96 (Unclassified)
During a summer holiday, Paul, his family and their friends find themselves trapped by a rising tide and must stay on an island overnight. Gorgeously hand-drawn, this nostalgic animation explores memory and transition whilst also being an excellent way to introduce basic French to young learners.
Ratatouille (U)
Animated with style, this Pixar classic shows audiences that prejudice can often be a barrier to discovering talent, as a chef in Paris must convince people to see through his flaws - primarily that he is a rat!
Rango (PG)
A chameleon with an identity crisis resolves to rescue a town plagued by bandits in this zany but thoughtful Western-inspired animation that aims to start discussions around the way people search for identity and authenticity.
Wonder Park (PG)
This sweet animated adventure tells a tale about overcoming grief and celebrating creativity in any form, in its depiction of a magnificent amusement park where the imagination of a wildly creative girl comes alive.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps (12)
On a parallel Earth, a family of superhero astronauts must stand up to a malevolent cosmic entity intent of devouring their planet. This superhero action adventure from the Marvel Cinematic Universe is full of heart, and has a charming nostalgic aesthetic reflecting the original 1960s comic.
Ticket to Paradise (12)
This romantic comedy is about a divorced couple who fly to Bali to try and sabotage their daughter's impending wedding.
Bullet Train (15)
This slick thriller finds five assassins all aboard the same fast-moving train in Japan, where they discover that their missions all have a common element.
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.
