Announcing our new partnership with Scouts

We're delighted to announce a brand-new partnership with Scouts, and we're excited to be working alongside them to provide Scout groups with all the tools, techniques and confidence they need to begin or develop their filmmaking journeys.

At Into Film, part of our mission is to get as many young people, from all walks of life, using film and filmmaking to get creatives and tell their stories. Filmmaking helps children and young people develop their creativity and enhances their knowledge and skills in many different areas, and also hones other transferable skills, such as teamwork, delegation and problem solving, which can be of great benefit when they one day transition into the working world.

Filmmaking is now more accessible than ever; with smartphones and tablets having top-of-the-range cameras, and countless apps for editing and post-production, young people have an abundance of ways to make a short film in Scout groups, film clubs and with their friends.

Our expertise in using film in education will undoubtedly help many Scout Leaders to harness the power of the moving image and present an opportunity to try something different with their young Scout group members.

Who are Scouts?

Scouts is the UK's largest youth movement, preparing 4-24-year-olds to step up, speak up and gain skills for life. Everyone's welcome at Scouts - all faiths, genders and backgrounds. They help nearly 450,000 young people to build their confidence and self belief, while having fun and making new friends. Our 7,000 Scout Groups are based in local communities right across the UK, helping other people. All this is made possible by 145,000 adult volunteers.

If you're a Scout Leader and keen to start using film with your club members, you can access our free and easy to use filmmaking resources here. Download storyboard resources,15 minute filmmaking guides and everything you need to make a short film from start to finish. 

Get your Into Film Blanket Badge

We have also launched an exciting Into Film Blanket Badge, created in partnership with Scouts. This colourful badge comes with suggested activities to help young people explore storytelling through film.

The Into Film blanket badge is available to purchase from the Scout store here: Into Film Blanket Badge

Webinar for Scout leaders

We're also teaming up with Scouts to deliver a webinar to Scout Leaders. Join Scouts on 14 May at 18:30 for a special webinar where you'll hear from Into Film about how you can bring storytelling, scriptwriting, and filmmaking into your group or unit. It's a fun and engaging way to develop young people's creativity, teamwork, and confidence while trying something a bit different!

Whether you're new to filmmaking or already keen to give it a go, this session will show you how easy it is to get involved.

If you're a Scout Leader, sign up for the Scouts webinar today and inspire the next generation of storytellers!