Mental Wellbeing

Back to School: Transition Assembly

This assembly resource helps you support young people with the transition between primary and secondary school.

David Harewood: Psychosis and Me: Guide

A short PowerPoint of activities focusing on David Harewood: Psychosis and Me (2019) exploring key topics and themes through informal discus

Whiplash: Film Guide

A film guide that looks at Whiplash (2014), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

DAD: Nodiadau Athrawon (Cymraeg)

Cyflwyniad sy'n edrych ar DAD (2015), yn archwilio'r prif themâu a phynciau allweddol y ffilm drwy weithgareddau a thrafodaethau anffurfiol.

Love, Simon: Film Guide

LGBTQ History Month, 1 Feb - 1 Mar

A film guide that looks at Love, Simon (2018), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

Words Can Hurt strand resource

Activities to support engagement, debate and reflection alongside a screening from the Words Can Hurt strand.

Mental Wellbeing - Secondary

Activities to support engagement, debate and reflection for secondary titles within the Mental Wellbeing strand of the Into Film Festival.

Mental Wellbeing - Primary

Activities to support engagement, debate and reflection for primary titles within the Mental Wellbeing strand of the Into Film Festival.

Mental Wellbeing & Identity

Activities to support engagement, debate and reflection for titles within the Mental Wellbeing & Identity strand of the Into Film Festival.

Mindfulness Through Film

Exploring the benefits of mindfulness, through film analysis and filmmaking activities/ Archwilio meddwlgarwch drwy dadansoddi a chreu ffilm

I'm the One - Iechyd a Lles

Nod yr adnodd hwn yw cefnogi dysgwyr i ddatblygu gwydnwch, empathi, bod yn falch o fod yn wahanol a phwy ydyn nhw.

Me and My World / Fi a Fy Myd

Introducing film across the curriculum - learning through and with film / Defnyddio ffilm ar draws y cwricwlwm - dysgu drwy a gyda ffilm

Growing around Grief (11-16)

This resource looks at bereavement and mental wellbeing using the short animation Ladder to You.

Coming of Age: Online and Offline

Safer Internet Day, 7 Feb

This resource includes themes of public image, online personas, identity, comparisons using the film Eighth Grade

McQueen: Film Guide

A film guide that looks at McQueen (2018), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

Lost Connections: Film Guide

A film guide that looks at Lost Connections (2021), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

Growing Around Grief (7-11)

This resource explores bereavement and grief for 7-11 year olds.

Digital Wellbeing (11-16)

Safer Internet Day, 7 Feb

This resource looks at digital media and mental wellbeing using the short film Crocodile.

Digital Wellbeing (14-16)

Safer Internet Day, 7 Feb

This resource looks at digital media and mental wellbeing using the short film #Tagged.

Body image on film 5-11

World Health Day, 7 Apr

This resource uses film to explore body image issues with primary students.

Body image on film 11-16

World Health Day, 7 Apr

This resource uses film to explore body image issues with students aged 11-16.

Dear Evan Hansen: Q&A and Film Guide

A Q&A with Director of Dear Evan Hansen Stephen Chbosky, actor Nik Dodani & mental health expert Jane Caro

Moving Minds 2: Building Resilience

A resource to support mental health and wellbeing, designed around the films and themes explored in the Moving Minds 2 filmmaking project.

I'm the One - Health and Wellbeing

This resource aims to support learners in developing resilience, empathy and having pride in their differences and who they are.

Social Skills for Success - Inside Out

This clubs resource is based around the film Inside Out and how it can help you to kick off your film club.

Dear Evan Hansen: Film Guide

Mental Health Awareness Week, 10 May - 16 May

A film guide that looks at Dear Evan Hansen (2021), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

Relationships and Resilience

Using powerful new film Beautiful Boy, our brand-new Relationships and Resilience assembly resource will engage students in PSHE learning.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Guide

Mental Health Awareness Week, 10 May - 16 May

A film guide that looks at The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012), exploring its key topics and themes through...

Moonlight: Film Guide

LGBTQ History Month, 1 Feb - 1 Mar

A film guide that looks at Moonlight (2016), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

Where the Wild Things Are: Film Guide

A film guide that looks at Where the Wild Things Are (2009), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

The Iron Giant: Film Guide

World Space Week, 4 Oct - 10 Oct

A film guide that looks at The Iron Giant (1999), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

Rebel Without A Cause: Film Guide

A film guide that looks at Rebel Without A Cause (1955), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

My Life as a Courgette: Film Guide

International Day of Families, 15 May

A film guide that looks at My Life as a Courgette (2016), exploring its key topics and themes through informal...

A Monster Calls: Film Guide

World Cancer Day, 4 Feb

A film guide that looks at A Monster Calls (2016), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

Eighth Grade: Film Guide

A film guide that looks at Eighth Grade (2018), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

Anti-bullying on film: 7-11

This resource will help you to address bullying and its effects with your pupils through the medium of film.

Moving Minds: Exploring Mental Wellbeing

Our resource provides questions and activities to explore mental wellbeing using the youth made films from the Moving Minds project.

Anti-bullying on Film: 11-16

This resource will help you to address bullying and its effects with your pupils through the medium of film.

Wellbeing: Positive Mental Health

A discussion guide on positive mental health using a variety of youth made short films.

Akeelah and the Bee: Film Guide

International Day of Literacy, 8 Sep

A film guide that looks at Akeelah and the Bee (2006), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

My Skinny Sister: Film Guide

International Day of Families, 15 May

A film guide that looks at My Skinny Sister (2015), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

When Marnie Was There: Film Guide

National Storytelling Week, 30 Jan - 6 Feb

A film guide that looks at When Marnie Was There (2014), exploring its key topics and themes through informal...

Room: Film Guide

International Day of Families, 15 May

A film guide that looks at Room (2015), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

The Fault In Our Stars: Film Guide

World Cancer Day, 4 Feb

A film guide that looks at The Fault In Our Stars (2014), exploring its key topics and themes through informal...

Wellbeing - a guide to risky behaviour

A resource focusing on promoting discussion around risky behaviour and issues relevant to young people.

Feel-Good Films

A selection of uplifting films that can be used to channel positive feelings with young audiences.

Friendship

International Day of Friendship, 30 Jul

A diverse selection of films that celebrate the importance of friendship across ages and generations.

Coming of Age

A selection of films which explore teenage life, specifically the transition from adolescence into adulthood.

Body Image on Screen

A list of films that investigate body image and its impact on wellbeing.

Emotional Wellbeing

A list of films on Into Film+ and Into Film+ Premium that explore how people overcome challenging times to achieve emotional wellbeing.

Explore Mental and Emotional Wellbeing with Into Film+

The Into Film+ streaming service can help you explore the many varied - and sometimes difficult - topics around mental wellbeing for World Mental Health Day.

Using Film to Teach Empathy

For Empathy Week (26 Feb - 1 Mar), teacher Sarah Downing explains how using film in the classroom can help develop empathy in young people.

Celebrating Children's Mental Health Week

This year's theme of 'My Voice Matters' aims to help give a voice to children and young people across the UK. Use our films, resources and more to help!

Mental Health Awareness Week 2023: Anxiety-themed films

Explore this year's theme of 'Anxiety' through our wide variety of titles on Into Film+ and youth-made shorts.

'Escape Technology' is our latest of Film of the Month

Young filmmaker Frank, from London, explores a world addicted to technology and how freedom can be found in nature.

'How Do You Feel?' is our latest Film of the Month winner

Congratulations to young filmmakers at Sparks Film and Media Arts group in London, for their creative film around the theme of mental health.

Introducing Into Film+ Playlists

We are delighted to introduce Into Film+ Playlists, an exciting and unique new feature for the Into Film+ streaming service, starting with one on Transition.

'Driven to Despair' wins Best Film - 16-19

Congratulations to Freya from Finham Park Sixth Form in Coventry, whose remarkable film depicts her struggles with OCD and anxiety in a strikingly visceral way.

'Mia' wins Best Animation - 12 and Over

Congratulations to Zoe, aged 16, from Aberdeen in Scotland, whose lovingly animated stop-motion film explores mature themes of loss and grieving.

Exploring mental health and social media in musical 'Dear Evan Hansen'

We examine some of the key themes in coming-of-age musical adaptation 'Dear Evan Hansen' for World Mental Health Day.

Watch our Mental Wellbeing-focused 'Dear Evan Hansen' Q&A

For World Mental Health Day we speak to 'Dear Evan Hansen' director Stephen Chbosky, actor Nik Dodani, and Jane Caro of the Mental Health Foundation.

'When the Sunset Fades' is June 2021's Film of the Month

Congratulations to Daniel, from London, whose lockdown-made short film encourages people to remember to put their devices down and get more out of life.

'Workout' is March 2021's Film of the Month

Made by Kit, from Sussex, 'Workout' is a haunting exploration of male body image that sees a young man's fitness regime and eating habits spiral out of control.

'Lift Off' is February 2021's Film of the Month

Young filmmaker Max, from Essex, tells us about his moving and creative short film 'Lift-Off', and speaks about how it was inspired by a very personal loss.

Let’s Talk About Autism – Using Film to Raise Awareness

We look at how film can help to raise awareness of autism, while Into Film Club member Bethany speaks about her own experience of autism in school life.

Moving Minds 2: Supporting young people's mental wellbeing

The second iteration of our mental health filmmaking project was organised entirely online and produced films around isolation, social anxiety, abuse and more.

Sol: A Heart-Warming Children's film about Grief

Don't miss this new animated short about a little boy’s journey through grief, which is getting its TV premiere across the UK and Ireland on Monday 21 December.

Interrogating cultural identity in British drama 'Mogul Mowgli'

Through the character of a British-Pakistani rapper, Mogul Mowgli explores what it really means to be culturally displaced in the 21st Century.

I Am Greta: How One Teenager Started a Climate Revolution

We look at how new documentary 'I Am Greta' explores themes around mental health, protest, democracy, and climate change through the story of Greta Thunberg.

World War One actioner 1917 leads this week's DVD releases for members

Stunning war film 1917 sees the action unfold over one seemingly continuous take whilst British horror Saint Maud is released in cinemas.

British horror Saint Maud leads this week's new cinema releases

Religion and horror converge in the female-fronted British horror film Saint Maud whilst visually impressive war movie 1917 leads this week's DVD releases.

World War Two satire Jojo Rabbit leads this week's DVD releases.

Jojo Rabbit takes a satirical, comedic look at how war can effect young people whilst Welsh dramedy Eternal Beauty is released in cinemas.

Welsh dramedy Eternal Beauty leads this week's new cinema releases

The seriousness of mental illness is explored with a light touch in Eternal Beauty whilst World War Two satire Jojo Rabbit leads this week's DVD releases.

'The Lost Year' is September 2020's Film of the Month

Congratulations to Hedydd from Wales, whose film is a very mature reflection on the challenges of isolation and growing up during the difficult lockdown period.

Period comedy Emma. leads this week's DVD releases

Jane Austen's classic novel is brought to life with a contemporary spin whilst climate documentary Rebuilding Paradise is released in cinemas.

French thriller Les Misérables leads this week's new releases

'Les Misérables' explores racial and class tensions in a Parisian neighbourhood whilst The New Mutants is the latest comic book adaptation to hit cinemas.

Cinema Returns: Films to Look Forward To in September and October

As cinemas reopen around the country we take a look at some of the new films finding their way to young audiences.

Wellbeing: Teaching Tools for those returning to school

Our wide variety of Wellbeing and Mindfulness resources can be extremely useful in easing both teachers and students back into the school environment.

Celebrating Kindness for Mental Health Awareness Week 2020

Explore some brilliant youth-made films around the theme of Kindness as well as our other Mental Wellbeing resources.

Spotlighting filmmaker Joe Blandamer for Autism Awareness Week

Check out Joe's inspiring story, his essential stop motion animation and other important resources around autism and film.

Announcing Moving Minds 2 for Children's Mental Health Week

We're delighted to be launching our Moving Minds 2 filmmaking project which helps young people create films focused on mental health issues.

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood leads this week's new releases

Tom Hanks stars as American icon Mr Rogers in this heartfelt drama whilst Brad Pitt's sci-fi spectacle Ad Astra launches onto DVD

The Personal History of David Copperfield leads this week's releases

Charles Dickens' David Copperfield gets a fresh and comedic adaptation whilst The Goldfinch leads this week's DVD releases.

Dazzling anime Weathering With You leads this week's new releases.

Japanese animation Weathering With You tells the story of a young girl who can manipulate the weather whilst It Chapter Two leads this week's DVD releases.

Supa Modo: A Different Kind of Superhero Film

Into Film now hold the exclusive rights to this lovely Kenyan film about family, loss and superheroes. Find out why you should order it for your Into Film Club.

The Crossing: a short film on the horrors of trafficking

'The Crossing' is a multi-platform digital project which aims to educate audiences on the awful practice of human trafficking worldwide.

What 'The Peanut Butter Falcon' Means for Down Syndrome Representation

Personal independence takes centre stage in this Americana-tinged drama about a young man who follows his dream to become a professional wrestler.

ICAP Charity Day supports our new youth mental health project

This World Mental Health, ICAP Charity Day has announced their continued support for our next youth mental wellbeing, filmmaking project, Moving Minds 2

'1 Year' is our latest Film of the Month winner

This month's winner is Ben, from Greater Manchester, whose very personal documentary explores his own experience of transitioning over the past year.

The amazing journey of suicide prevention film 'Dear Stranger'

The crowdfunded project from AR Films revolves around themes of suicide prevention, bullying, self-harm and mental health.

'Alan Turing' is our latest Film of the Month winner

Our latest winning film is an animated look at the life of mathematician Alan Turing, who was prosecuted for being gay, despite helping end World War II.

'The Art of Parkinson's' is our latest Film of the Month winner

This moving documentary from Cray in Kent shows how the filmmaker's own granddad creates artwork to help him navigate living with Parkinson’s disease.

Tap into Mental Health Awareness Week with our Moving Minds project

Our Moving Minds films can help facilitate important discussions around this year's official theme of 'Body Image', as well as many other mental health issues.

Getting prepared for Mental Health Awareness Week 2019

Explore resources and film lists around this year's official theme of Body Image, plus a variety of other mental health awareness material.

Awkwardness, anxiety and authenticity in teenage drama 'Eighth Grade'

We explore the world of an introverted 13 year-old girl in Bo Burnham's superb directorial debut, acclaimed coming-of-age drama 'Eighth Grade'.

Joe Sugg and Caspar Lee on 'Wonder Park' and surviving tough times

Joe Sugg and Caspar Lee voice beavers in new animation 'Wonder Park'. They talk to us about the film and offer their advice on getting through dark times.

'The Broken Rose' wins our ICAP Charity Day Award

Selected from the brilliant mental wellbeing-themed films made possible by ICAP funding, 'The Broken Rose' by Haringey Tuition Service wins an Into Film Award.

'Anti-Bullying' wins Best Film 11 and Under

Congratulations to Hornsea Community Primary School, Yorkshire, who created an inventive, emoji-led film tackling the tricky topic of anti-bullying in schools.

Moving Minds - youth-made films about mental health and wellbeing

Watch the entire suite of mental health and wellbeing themed films made by 200 young people aged 11-19 as part of our Moving Minds Filmmaking Project.

Announcing the 2019 ICAP Charity Day Into Film Award Nominees

We’re thrilled to announce the final three nominees for the 2019 Into Film Awards, in an important and special new category - the ICAP Charity Day Award.

Addiction, recovery and father-son relationships in 'Beautiful Boy'

Watch drug addiction drama 'Beautiful Boy', in cinemas from 18 January, and download our new Relationships and Resilience assembly resource as an accompaniment.

Celebrating the films of our Moving Minds project

The brilliant, youth-made, mental wellbeing-focused films - the result of our ICAP charity day funding - were showcased at Regents Street Cinema in London.

Download our new PSHE resource around 'Beautiful Boy'

Explore PSHE learning for students aged 15 and above with our new Relationships and Resilience resource, themed around new true-life drama, 'Beautiful Boy'.

Book Now for Free Spring Screenings during LGBT History Month

Our Spring Screenings return for February 2019 with an LGBT focus for secondary audiences plus titles exploring identity and inclusion for younger viewers.

Unveiling our Future Storytellers Filmmaking Project

Our latest filmmaking project created 2 brilliant animations by children with ADHD, giving a unique insight into their daily struggle to focus and concentrate.

Benedict Cumberbatch on 'The Grinch' and Socially Anxious Characters

Reporter Eve G speaks to Benedict Cumberbatch about his new film 'The Grinch', and why he's often drawn to characters that struggle in social situations.

'Beautiful Boy' at the 62nd BFI London Film Festival

Reporter Alexa spoke with actors Timothée Chalamet and Steve Carell about drug addiction and the pressures of adolescence - issues covered in their new film.

Into Film Festival Teacher Recommendation - 'Pin Cushion'

'Pin Cushion', a powerful anti-bullying film, features in this year's Into Film Festival. Teacher Grace Eardley explains why she recommends it so highly.

Launching Moving Minds short films to support World Mental Health Day

The first films from our ICAP-funded youth mental health filmmaking project will be making their debut to mark this important day.

Mental health and modern masculinity in 'The Rider'

We look at how 'The Rider' uses a blend of documentary and fiction to tell the story of a young rodeo rider coming to terms with a life-changing injury.

Director Desiree Akhavan discusses 'The Miseducation of Cameron Post'

Writer-director Desiree Akhavan and actor Chloe Grace Moretz talk about the new gay conversion drama and the importance of finding your own truth.

Highlighting mental wellbeing for the new academic year

With the new academic year, take a look at some of our resources, films and activities that can help broach difficult subjects with young people.

'The Miseducation of Cameron Post' and embracing one’s sexuality

We look at new teen drama 'The Miseducation of Cameron Post', a woman-led and directed LGBTQ+ film that tackles the harms of conversion therapy.

Back-to-school resources for Autumn

With the start of a new school year upon us, we've highlighted some of our great free resources for use with key calendar events and throughout the Autumn term.

Our top 5 from Edinburgh International Film Festival 2018

Film Curation Officer Maria shares her top 5 from this years EIFF, taking in everything from stand-up comedy, school science fairs, and community tragedies.

'Identity' is May 2018's winner of Film of the Month

Made by three girls from West Sussex, 'Identity' deals with issues of masculinity and male identity in a slick and sensitive manner.

Fashion, creativity and mental wellbeing in 'McQueen' documentary

How documentary 'McQueen' uses the remarkable life and work of designer Alexander McQueen to explore wider issues around the price of fame and mental health.

'Jeune Femme' and 5 films about the lives of modern urban women

We explore comedic French drama 'Jeune Femme' as well as other titles in this latest trend which follow the lives of young women struggling in big cities.

Georgia Dodsworth on the importance of Mental Health Awareness Week

Into Film Youth Mental Health Ambassador Georgia Dodsworth opens up about her mental health struggles and the self-care methods she uses to cope.

Mental Health Awareness Week 2018

We're marking Mental Health Awareness Week with a new filmmaking project, a wealth of new mental health content, and a re-launched Mental Wellbeing page.

Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival hosts a unique Into Film event

Watch an incredible film made by young people at SMHAF 2018, and hear from those who both organised and attended this year's event.

Explore mental wellbeing with our Moving Minds Filmmaking Project

This new filmmaking project will allow 200 young people to make short films exploring elements of mental wellbeing that are important to them.

A Letter to My Younger Self - a vital short about male mental health

Hear the story of this vital youth-made mental health short, funded by Into Film and in memory of the late 'Searching for Sugar Man' director Malik Bendjelloul.

How being part of an Into Film Club can help children form bonds

Our Into Film Club of the Month for March 2018 is Bunscoil An Iuir in Newry, Northern Ireland, who have seen a great benefit to children's social skills.

'Runaway' is December's Film of the Month

Gritty and contemplative, 'Runaway' is our latest Film of the Month winner, and comes from filmmaker James at Coleg Sir Gar in Llanelli, Wales.

How would you make the Internet a better place?

After Safer Internet Day, we've got internet companies, social sites and schools listening - so let's get telling them!

Discussing Mental Health on Time to Talk Day

Time to Talk Day aims to encourage young people - and everyone - to discuss mental health issues more openly; an initiative we're proud to support.

'Agatha' is November's Film of the Month winner

Made by 15-year-olds Brandon and Danielle, 'Agatha' is a polished and darkly complex tale of family, homelessness, mental health and abuse.

'Ferdinand' Director Carlos Saldanha on Inspirational Characters

Director Carlos Saldanha talks about how animation can deliver positive messages and how Ferdinand is an inspirational character.

How running an Into Film Club can help build friendships

Teacher and club leader Jenny Torrance talks about how running an Into Film Club can aide freindship-building among young people.

Menashe: A story of community life from a Jewish Orthodox perspective

We look at how 'Menashe' encourages empathy and cultural understanding through a relatable story of fathers and sons in the Hasidic Jewish community.

Explore social media culture with dark satire 'Ingrid Goes West'

We look at social media satire Ingrid Goes West in which an Instagram celebrity becomes an obsession for a devoted fan.

Bridget Everett and director Geremy Jasper on Patti Cake$

Filmmakers talk about inspiration hip hop story for real people in Patti Cake$ Interview. Out in Cinemas 1 September.

'Confirm Humanity' is July's Film of the Month

Our Film of the Month for July 2017 is short film Confirm Humanity, a striking-yet-delicate exploration of what it is that makes us human.

'Confirm Humanity' is July 2017's Film of the Month

Our Film of the Month for July 2017 is short film Confirm Humanity, a striking-yet-delicate exploration of what it is that makes us human.

Top Picks from the 2017 Edinburgh International Film Festival

Our Film Curator Joe attended Edinburgh International Film Festival recently, picking out some brilliant upcoming films, with a focus on identity and wellbeing.

'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.

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.

Explore rural isolation and fractured families in 'The Levelling'

We take a look at new British film The Levelling which focuses on one farming family's struggles in the aftermath of the devastating 2014 West Country floods.

'Autism Awareness' is March's Film of the Month

Made by a group of autistic young people from Wales, this film sees them appealing for greater understanding of the challenges they face every day at school.

Revisiting 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'

With its re-release, we look back at this classic film & explore the shocking nature of its production - including processes that would never be allowed today!

Using Film to Support Mental Health

With Mental Health Awareness Week in May, the Mental Health Foundation's Richard Warden talks about how film can be used to encourage good mental health.

'Breaking the Cycle' is February's Film of the Month

This charming and poignant anti-bullying animation was made by a group of young people aged 5 - 11 from Brandon Estate Community Hall, London.

'Sing' and the transformative power of music and performance

We explore new animated film Sing, and the way it celebrates the value of creativity and the thrill of 'daring to do'.

How 'Lion' explores identity, belonging and cultural heritage

We look at how the bonds between family and cultural identity can survive decades and distances, in the incredible true story of one boy's misadventure.

Diversity and Outreach: The Book Thieves

Watch 'The Book Thieves', a film made by Ideal Films and St. Luke’s School, supporting 13 young people with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties.

Diversity and Outreach: Proud

Watch 'Proud', a short film made by and supporting supporting 18 young people aged 16 - 18 in Liverpool who identify as LGBT+.

Diversity and Outreach: Go Forward

Watch 'Go Forward', a film made by Winding Snake Productions and Child and Family Services of Swansea, supporting 15 young people aged 12 to 19 who are in care.

Lives on the outside with 'A Street Cat Named Bob' & 'I, Daniel Blake'

How two different, but thematically linked films each explore what life is like on the outside, when the traditional systems designed to help people fail.

How our film club helped young people to explore their emotions

September's Leader of the Month, Ann Hardy, from The Manchester Secondary Pupil Referral Unit, explains how running a film club has benefited pupils.

Anti-Bullying - How can you use your Power for Good?

Lauren Seager-Smith from Anti-Bullying Alliance explains why film is a wonderful way to explore issues relating to bullying, power and personal responsibility.

Discover Filmmaking Opportunities with the BFI Film Academy

We highlight several young people who have achieved success as a direct result of working closely with the BFI's Filmmaking Academies.

Finding Dory and how Pixar champion characters with disabilities

With Finding Dory's release, we look at how Pixar bring characters with disabilities to the surface, as they face their trickiest animation challenge yet.

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.

How Warrington Youth Club 'Buddy Up' system created a film club family

Into Film Club of the Year winners Warrington Youth Club reveal how their 'Buddy Up' project supports young people with disabilities and promotes inclusivity.

Michael Sheen reminisces on his first cinema experiences

Into Film Ambassador Michael Sheen reveals how films adapted from classic literature inspired him to learn outside the classroom.

How the emotional response to film can benefit learning

The immediacy of film is one of its greatest strengths, but how can it be leveraged in an education setting?

Get inside the head of Pixar's Inside Out

A new Pixar film is always something to celebrate. Find out all about the brilliantly inventive Inside Out here.