Film for Learning - Resources

Explore our catalogue of over 12,000 curriculum-linked resources and lesson plans, including film discussion guides, PowerPoint presentations, and whole-school assemblies.

Our resources use the unique medium of film to open-up the curriculum in exciting, accessible ways, enhancing classroom lessons and Into Film Clubs. 

Below, we've picked out a few highlights and brand-new resources, or browse our full catalogue to find the right resources for your learners.

Hamlet: Shakespeare for All

Hamlet: Shakespeare for All supports analysis and inference skills for students aged 15+, engaging with concepts including adaptation, interpretation, and cultural representation. The resource is aligned with curriculum objectives from English literature, film studies, and careers.

Hamlet: Shakespeare for All engages with the immersive recent adaptation to open up discussions about bringing fresh perspectives and interpretations to Shakespeare's plays. Learners will develop their comparative analysis skills, practice the close study of British film, and gain insight into screen careers.

Talking about Trailers: U, PG and 12A

Get your students excited about cinema with this versatile resource based on recently released trailers. By examining the latest promotional material for upcoming films, learners will consider how stories are constructed and how trailers persuade audiences to watch films on the big screen.

Through this resource, pupils will develop their oracy skills using a range of trailers as stimulus material. All the activities in the resource offer opportunities for exploratory talk, discussion and presentation.

Additionally, there are extension tasks to support the learning of new vocabulary and the development of new skills, including media literacy.

Creating Effective Film Reviews: 11-16

This resource is designed to introduce young people to the art of reviewing and develop their critical thinking and literacy skills. The Creating Effective Film Reviews PowerPoint presentation can be used as a standalone literacy lesson or to accompany a film screening in a school setting or at a larger cinema event, for example, the Into Film Festival.