When Marnie Was There

'I Am Me' is May 2017's Film of the Month

Based on the filmmaker's own poem, our Film of the Month winner for May 2017 is a moving and very personal film about struggling with eating disorders.

'I Am Me' is May's Film of the Month

Based on the filmmaker's own poem, our Film of the Month winner for May 2017 is a moving and very personal film about struggling with eating disorders.

'Turning Tides' is June 2017's Film of the Month

Our Film of the Month for June is Turning Tides, a poignant drama that deals with grief and friendship, as two girls take a somber boat trip together.

'Turning Tides' is June's Film of the Month

Our Film of the Month for June is Turning Tides, a poignant drama that deals with grief and friendship, as two girls take a somber boat trip together.

Best of 2016: Our favourite films of the year

After a bumper year of cinema, our Film Programming Assistant Michael runs you through the highlights, before revealing the whole team's Top 5 of 2016.

My Life as a Courgette: broaching difficult topics in accessible ways

With the Oscar®-nominated 'My Life as a Courgette' in cinemas now, we look at how animation can be used to help broach difficult subjects with young people.

Review writing competition: Stories From Around The World

Our latest review writing competition asks young people to review films that highlight and celebrate different forms of storytelling from around the world.

Step: navigating real life issues with film and dance

We take a look at new dance-focused drama Step and the way it - and other films about creativity - can help people through challenging real life situations.

The Edge of Seventeen – A fresh perspective on the teen film genre

We take a closer look at new teen high-school drama The Edge of Seventeen (which is out on DVD now) and how teenagers and their lives are represented on film.

The value of the cinema experience

We recently ran a series of free Spring Screenings around the UK, and many of you have been in touch to tell us about your fantastic big screen experiences.

What films would Roald Dahl be making if he were alive today?

To mark Roald Dahl Day and the great storyteller's centenary, we explore his wide-reaching influence and consider what sort of films he might be making today.

When Marnie Was There and the magic of Studio Ghibli

With the release of When Marnie Was There, Studio Ghibli's poignant final film, we take a look at what makes their animations so widely adored.

Mental Wellbeing

Explore how film can be a wonderful tool for developing emotional understanding and mental wellbeing.

Cultural Diversity

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue & Development, 21 May

A selection of films exploring cultural diversity at home and abroad.

Ghosts and Ghouls

Halloween, 31 Oct

A selection of films which explore the worlds of ghosts and ghouls in all their forms, from the scary to the sensitive.

International Women's Day

International Women's Day, 8 Mar

A film list that celebrated stories that centre inspiring women in history or characters that challenge society's expectations.