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Our top 5 from Edinburgh International Film Festival 2018

29 Jun 2018 BY Maria Cabrera in Film Features

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.

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London Film Festival 2020: Round-up

20 Oct 2020 BY Maria Cabrera

Into Film's curation team pick some of most notable films from this year's festival programme

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Best of 2020: Family Films

18 Dec 2020 BY Maria Cabrera in Film Features

We round-off our blogs celebrating the best films of 2020 by reflecting on our favourite family-friendly titles.

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War, gender and the power of storytelling in 'The Breadwinner'

06 Jun 2018 BY Maria Cabrera in Film Features

We explore Cartoon Saloon's latest animation, based on real events about a young girl in Afghanistan who must disguise herself as a boy.

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Family, Technology and Modern Day Superheroes in 'Incredibles 2'

13 Jul 2018 BY Maria Cabrera

We discuss the superhero sequel and its themes of family and technology as well as looking at its compelling use of setting and characters.

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

07 Sep 2018 BY Maria Cabrera in Film Features

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.

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Creativity and Filmmaking with Agnes Varda's 'Faces, Places'

04 Oct 2018 BY Maria Cabrera in Film Features

Using Agnes Varda's latest documentary, 'Faces, Places' as a jumping off point, we've highlighted some filmmaking resources to inspire young students.

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A Round-up of 2021's BFI Flare LGBTQ+ Festival

01 Apr 2021 BY Maria Cabrera in Film Features

Joe and Maia from our curation team share their highlights from this year's BFI Flare Festival for LGBTQ+ cinema.

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New short films now on Into Film+

07 Dec 2021 BY Maria Cabrera in Into Film+

We've added a selection of new short animated films to the Into Film+ streaming service, suitable for a range of age groups.

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The importance of archive footage in Summer of Soul

15 Jul 2022 BY Maria Cabrera in Film Features

Using never seen before footage of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, this uplifting documentary explores the importance of understanding the past.

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Films to Look Forward to in 2019: Part Four

01 Oct 2019 BY Maria Cabrera in Film Features

We take a look at the most anticipated films set to hit cinemas in October, November and December 2019 for all ages.

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Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound

The History of Cinema Sound in Documentary 'Making Waves'

30 Oct 2019 BY Maria Cabrera in Film Features

We look into some of the most fascinating topics discussed in this documentary that explores the artistry and history of sound film.

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Feel-Good Films to Stream at Home

18 May 2020 BY Maria Cabrera in Film Features

We've put together a list of uplifting, feel-good films that you can stream at home to help provide some joy, comfort and escapism during these uncertain times.

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Police brutality, community and activism in 'Monsters and Men'

01 Feb 2019 BY Maria Cabrera in Film Features

Police brutality drama 'Monsters and Men' is the latest in a wave of timely films exploring the way black Americans are treated by those meant to protect them.

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Celebrate Pride Month With These Films To Stream At Home

29 Jun 2020 BY Maria Cabrera in Film Features

Look back on Pride month with young people with this selection of fantastic LGBTQ+ films that you can stream at home, many of which have accompanying resources.

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BFI National Archive shorts available to stream with Into Film+

19 Oct 2022 BY Maria Cabrera

We've partnered with the BFI to make a collection of archive films, preserved by the BFI National Archive, available for educators to stream with Into Film+.

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