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'Hidden Figures' shines a light on maths, science and unsung heroes

17 Feb 2017 BY Joe Ursell in Film Features

We look at Hidden Figures, a film that tells the true-story of the African American women who used their resourcefulness & ingenuity to propel NASA into space.

15 films for Secondary schools to help teach the value of IP

17 Feb 2016

These films deal with issues around copyright and IP protection, focusing on issues around adaptations and remakes.

Autumn Preview: Cinematic Highlights for the rest of 2016

30 Aug 2016 BY Michael Prescott

In our Autumn Preview, we're taking a look at some of the fantastic films that are still to hit cinemas in 2016 - from stellar sci-fi to sublime animation.

Explore a career in visual effects

27 Mar 2015

The UK has become the centre of the VFX industry recently, and this new resource will show you what career opportunities are available within it.

Industry tips from Academy members

03 Aug 2017 in Behind the Scenes

Professional filmmakers and members of The Academy joined us at the Into Film Festival 2016 to give their top tips on pursuing a career in film.

Into Film & Hull City of Culture Brings Film Talent Back Home

03 Feb 2017

Film Industry talent Chris Beanstead, Olivia Young, Chris Hees, Mark Herman, and Tracey Seawood talk to young people from Hull about how they got into film.

Into Film: Into Space - Tim Peake Announces Winning Films

25 May 2016

We're thrilled to have British astronaut Tim Peake announce the eight groups of young filmmakers whose work has been screened on the International Space Station

The science behind 'The Martian'

13 Mar 2017 BY Joe Ursell in Film Features

Ridley Scott's space-faring epic 'The Martian' may be rooted in science fiction, but there's a lot more science fact in it than you might think.

Using film to celebrate 'Women in Space' this World Space Week

05 Oct 2021

Our curated collection of resources can help you explore World Space Week and the 2021 theme celebrating the achievements of women in space.

Using Film to Support Science Learning

10 Mar 2017 BY Robin McHugh in Using Film to Teach...

Former Head of Biology Robin McHugh explores ways of using film to complement the science curriculums.

Respect for Intellectual Property

We support the collective efforts of the industry and UK government to raise awareness of issues relating to copyright infringement.

Achievement

Stories that depict great accomplishments and celebrate the incredible feats that filmmakers themselves have achieved with their works over the years.

Space

Into Film - Into Space is an ongoing project which provides a host of great free activities around the themes of space and exploration.

Film language

A glossary of some of the most frequently used terms in Film Language, with examples and key-codes from classic films to help demonstrate their meaning.

Respecting intellectual property

World Intellectual Property Day, 26 Apr

These films deal with issues around copyright and IP protection, focussing on issues around adaptations and remakes.

Space

World Space Week, 4 Oct - 10 Oct

A collection of films taking in space exploration throughout cinema history.