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Into Film puts film at the heart of the educational and personal development of children and young people across the UK. Our Into Film Recommends podcasts highlight great films to show and discuss with young people. Our Filmmaker Interviews feature talent in front of and behind the camera talking about how they started working in film.
In the primary episode of this months podcast we explore the themes of family, on screen representation, and anti bullying in the extremely popular children's film A Wrinkle in Time. The film tells the story of Meg Murry, a high-school-aged girl who is transported on an adventure through time and space with her younger brother Charles Wallace and her friend Calvin O'Keefe to rescue her father, a gifted scientist, from the evil forces that hold him prisoner on another planet. .
A Wrinkle in Time https://www.intofilm.org/films/19189
'A Wrinle in time' and Ten Films Celebrating Sibling Adventures https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/a-wrinkle-in-time-sibling-adventures
In the first segment of this episode we discuss how Love, Simon is a game changer for gay representation in teenage cinema, with it being the first film from a major studio to address the subject.
In the second segment we explore the historical and cultural significance of The Rape of Recy Taylor, a documentary which investigates the rape of Recy Taylor by six white men in Alabama during 1944.
Love, Simon https://www.intofilm.org/films/19198
Love Simon : A Game Changer for Gay representation in Teen Cinema https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/love-simon-feature
The Rape of Recy Taylor https://www.intofilm.org/films/19231
The Rape of Recy Taylor: Film Guide https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1427
Into Film interviewed both director Lenny Abrahamson and actor Domhnall Gleeson for a podcast in advance of The Little Stranger’s theatrical release (21 September). We asked them a wide variety of questions about their approach to the film, its characters, and its themes, designed specifically to support English Literature teachers using The Little Stranger in the classroom.
https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/the-little-stranger-podcast
Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPDA7Z1c-Eg
Intro 00:00 - 00:43 Adaptation 00:43 - 2:57 Character 02:59 - 09:01 Setting 09:02 - 13:30 Themes 13:31 - 20:33
BBC Radio 4, The Film Programme - Into Film co-founder Beeban Kidron talks to fellow director Hope Dickson Leach about empowering women in the film industry, with particular focus on female directors. This interview is part of the programme's ongoing strand, 'This Woman's Work.'
In this podcast we discuss gender and politics in films The Post, the true-life story of The Washington Post, and its owner Katherine Graham's fight to publish documents exposing the US Government's cover-up of the realities of the Vietnam War, and A Fantastic Woman, in which Marina, a transgender woman working as a nightclub singer and waitress in Santiago, Chile, fights bigotry.
Film Guide: The Post https://www.intofilm.org/films/19095
Blog: The Post https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/the-post-feature
Film Guide: A Fantastic Woman https://www.intofilm.org/films/19111
Blog: A Fantastic Woman https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/a-fantastic-woman-10-great-transgender-films-feature
We explore the themes of family, memory, legacy and the power of music in the popular animation Coco, which tells a cultural story about Diá de Muertos: the Day of the Dead, through the eyes of Miguel, a 12 year old Mexican boy. Celebrated from 31 October to 2 November by Mexicans around the world, the holiday sees families and friends gathering to pray for and honour those that have passed.
Coco: Film Guide https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1398
Coco: Blog https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/coco-feature
Coco: Interview with the filmmakers https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/coco-interview
Podcast: Moana https://soundcloud.com/into-film-archive/moana-primary
This podcast explores the global refugee crisis in Ai Weiwei's documentary Human Flow and how best to view and discuss the film in the classroom, and the politics and satire of Armando Iannucci's The Death of Stalin.
Human Flow https://www.intofilm.org/films/19076
Refugee Week Resource https://www.intofilm.org/resources/74
People and Democracy film list https://www.intofilm.org/films/filmlist/52
The Death of Stalin https://www.intofilm.org/films/19050
In this podcast we discuss Paddington Bear's latest adventure thwarting Hugh Grant's villainous Phoenix Buchanan in Paddington 2 which was a huge hit with audiences, and themes such as community, teamwork and staying true to yourself.
Paddington 2 https://www.intofilm.org/films/19013
The value of kindness and politeness with Paddington 2 https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/paddington-2-feature
Interview with the director Paul King https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72tjhmI-5Og&t=2s
In this podcast, we focus on Child's Eye Filmmaking, with two extraordinary films, told from the perspectives of the young child protagonists, I Am Not a Witch, and The Florida Project.
I Am Not A Witch https://www.intofilm.org/films/19055
I Am Not a Witch Interview with director Rungano Nyoni https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LE8eUU7SkWo&t=172s
BAFTA Outstanding Debuts https://www.intofilm.org/films/filmlist/82
The Florida Project https://www.intofilm.org/films/19019
The Florida Project - interviews with cast and director Sean Baker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtaJ9gVBt8A&list=PLX-ZmzC0Reyxo0F01Lpv_QD1XTNa_8F8G
Adapted from the best selling U.S. set novel, young Auggie Pullman has been born with facial differences. Embarrassed about his appearance, and fanatical about science, he wears an astronaut’s helmet. As he starts attending mainstream school for the first time, Auggie tries to fit in and make everyone realise that he is no different to anybody else. Over the course of a remarkable year, he and the other students learn about compassion, empathy and understanding, with Auggie becoming an unlikely hero. We discuss the themes and talking points in this inspiring family film, including the importance of learning to see the world through other people’s eyes and to always strive to choose kindness.
Wonder https://www.intofilm.org/films/19015
Transition Film List https://www.intofilm.org/films/filmlist/25
Transition Podcast https://soundcloud.com/into-film-archive/into-change
We explore the themes of family, anti-bullying, teamwork and resilience in the riotously funny Lego Ninjago movie, the third movie in the Lego series, after The Lego Movie and The Lego Batman Movie.
The Lego Ninjago Film https://www.intofilm.org/films/18973
Captain Underpants Podcast https://soundcloud.com/into-film-archive/captain-underpants-primary
In this episode we discuss the science and the science fiction behind two movies that come from different ends of the scientific spectrum - Blade Runner 2049, set in an imagined future, which asks questions about the nature of humanity and empathy, and Breathe, set in the real life past of the 1950s, which also explores the nature of humanity and empathy in the treatment of patients with long term disabilities, through the inspiring story of polio sufferer Robin Cavendish and his wife Diana.
Blade Runner 2049 https://www.intofilm.org/films/18979
The Remarkable Visual Design of Blade Runner 2049 Article https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/blade-runner-feature
Interview with Blade Runner 2049 Art Director Lydia Fry https://soundcloud.com/into-film-archive/bladerunner-2049-art-director-lydia-fry
Arrival Podcast https://soundcloud.com/into-film-archive/arrival-the-fits-secondary
Breathe https://www.intofilm.org/films/19059
Breathe London Film Festival Red Carpet Interviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJIAizWrxdk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzNPR-eQ3eo
In this podcast, we speak to a production co-ordinator, a location manager and a first assistant director and discover what their jobs involve on a day to day basis and the skills and training needed.
To celebrate our Women in Animation film screenings taking place from 5 - 9 March 2018 across the UK, we explore the filmmaking techniques involved in bringing to life Ava, the robot at the centre of the drama in Ex-Machina, and the hand crafted, oil-painted animation of Loving Vincent.
Ex-Machina:
Film Guide: https://www.intofilm.org/resources/76
VFX https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/explore-a-career-in-visual-effects
Loving Vincent:
Film: https://www.intofilm.org/films/19047
Blog: https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/loving-vincent-feature
Women in Animation free film screenings https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/spring-screenings-2018
International Women’s Day (8 March 2018) https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/spring-screenings-2018
Anim18 https://twitter.com/anim18uk?lang=en-gb
To celebrate Into Film's Women in Animation film screenings taking place from 5 - 9 March 2018 across the UK, we discuss the oldest surviving animated film in the world. Created by director Lotte Reiniger in 1926, this cut out animation is a magical fantasy adventure which will delight young children everywhere and inspire them to use this simple storytelling technique to make their own animations.
Film: https://www.intofilm.org/films/4433
Cut Out Animation Film List https://www.intofilm.org/films/filmlist/92
Lotte Reiniger https://www.bbc.com/ideas/videos/the-animation-genius-youve-probably-never-heard-of/p05t9bsn?playlist=unsung-heroines
Women in Animation free film screenings https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/spring-screenings-2018
International Women’s Day (8 March 2018) https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/spring-screenings-2018
Anim18 https://twitter.com/anim18uk?lang=en-gb
For National Storytelling Week (27 Jan - 3 Feb 2018), we discuss how stories about real historical events are told in the masterful films Dunkirk and Detroit, directed respectively by two of the most exciting film makers working today, Christopher Nolan and Kathryn Bigelow.
World War 2 film list https://www.intofilm.org/films/filmlist/83
Dunkirk https://www.intofilm.org/films/18943
Dunkirk and the Visceral Power of Film article https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/dunkirk-feature
Detroit https://www.intofilm.org/films/18992
Will Poulter video interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrphIR-EtBg
Detroit and film as a tool for social change article https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/detroit-feature
To celebrate National Storytelling Week (27 Jan - 3 Feb 2018) we recommend for young audiences the cheeky delights of Captain Underpants, an anarchic animated family comedy full of toilet humour and pranks, and adapted from a hugely successful collection of stories.
Captain Underpants https://www.intofilm.org/films/18970
Zip and Zap and the Marble Gang podcast https://soundcloud.com/into-film-archive/zip-zap-primary
Friendship Film List https://www.intofilm.org/films/filmlist/85
We discuss the film making craft in the energetic British thriller Baby Driver, and the themes around gender and growing up in the stunning Japanese body-swap animation Your Name.
Baby Driver Film Guide www.intofilm.org/films/18956
Your Name Resource https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1308
Your Name Film Guide www.intofilm.org/films/18834
Take your primary school age students on a journey with Rock Dog Bodi as he sets out to realize his dream of becoming a rock musician. This fun and inspiring story encourages young audiences to work together and to harness the power of their individual creativity.
Film Guide: www.intofilm.org/resources/1352
Article www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/rock-dog-feature
Q&A with art director Lydia Fry about her work on the film Bladerunner 2049, recorded at the Into Film Festival 2017. Lydia talks about how she got into a career as an art director and the unusual places where she finds inspiration for her design work on movies.
In this episode we look at some of the films screening in the Into Film Festival 2017 which runs from 8 - 24 November in cinemas all across the UK, suitable for secondary school age students.
Into Film Festival https://www.intofilm.org/events/festival
Step https://www.intofilm.org/films/18995
Little Men https://www.intofilm.org/films/18806
Little Men film guide https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1348
Battle of the Sexes https://www.intofilm.org/films/18993
The Florida Project https://www.intofilm.org/films/19019
Thriller Strand Resource Secondary https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1346
In this episode we look at some of the films screening in the Into Film Festival 2017 which runs from 8 - 24 November in cinemas all across the UK, suitable for primary school age students.
Into Film Festival https://www.intofilm.org/events/festival
Landfill Harmonic https://www.intofilm.org/films/18976
Landfill Harmonic film guide https://www.intofilm.org/resources/297
Queen of Katwe https://www.intofilm.org/films/18740
Queen of Katwe film guide https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1166
In this episode we discuss two very different movies to watch with your secondary school-age filmclubs, the comedy-horror Get Out with its themes around racism and prejudice, and the dialogue-free animation The Red Turtle, a gentle reflection on the human life cycle.
Get Out https://www.intofilm.org/films/18890 https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1321
The Red Turtle https://www.intofilm.org/films/18941
Into Film Festival https://www.intofilm.org/events/festival
This touching and funny French animation, from filmmaker Céline Sciamma, director of the brilliant Tomboy and, for older audiences, Girlhood, is about a little boy nicknamed Courgette who is taken into care.
We discuss why this perceptive, gentle and uplifting film about friendship and child welfare is a great film to watch with primary school age students.
Film: https://www.intofilm.org/films/18885
Article: https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/my-life-as-a-courgette
Teaching Resource: https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1309
In this podcast we discuss two films exploring female characters in period dramas - the delightful 'Their Finest' starring Gemma Arterton who is hired to write Informational Films during the Second World War and 'Lady Macbeth' a dark, unsettling drama starring Florence Pugh as the eponymous heroine of the story.
Their Finest film guide https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1318
Their Finest Aritcle and Interviews https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/their-finest-feature
Lady Macbeth Article and Interviews https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/lady-macbeth-feature
Zip and Zap and The Marble Gang is a brilliant Spanish-language adventure story to watch with your primary school age students. Based on a Spanish comic strip, it's a great introduction to Spanish language learning, the action zips along with imagination, charm and wit, celebrating the right to play and championing children who break the mould.
Zip and Zap article https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/zip-and-zap-and-the-marble-gang-feature
Zip and Zap film: https://www.intofilm.org/films/18899
Scottish Development Executive Gavin Glendinning works for Qwerty Films, the production company behind films such as The Duchess, Suite Francaise and Florence Foster Jenkins. Here he describes his work and how he got into the industry, he discusses opportunities for filmmakers in Scotland, and he tells us how one of the highlights of his job was sitting in an edit suite listening to Meryl Streep’s bad singing, which we'll hear in a clip from Florence Foster Jenkins.
The Pride Festival takes place in June and July, and to celebrate, we have a fascinating interview with the screenwriter of The Danish Girl, Lucinda Coxon. The Danish Girl is a period drama depicting the true story of transgender Danish artist Lili Elbe, one of the first known recipients of male to female sex reassignment surgery. In this interview, Lucinda describes how she became a writer, the discipline and passion required to be a writer, and the dedication it took to get The Danish Girl off the ground.
The Danish Girl Film https://www.intofilm.org/films/18594
The Danish Girl Film Guide Teacher's Resource: https://www.intofilm.org/resources/339
The Pride Festival https://prideinlondon.org/
Featuring interviews with Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman, we explore the themes of love, loss and family in the powerful true story Lion. In the second part of the podcast we discuss La La Land, an unashamedly sentimental musical referencing the Golden Age of Hollywood, which won the 2017 Oscars for Best Director, Best Actress, Cinematography, Production Design and Music.
Explore further:
How 'Lion' explores identity, belonging and cultural heritage: https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/lion-feature
Lion: https://www.intofilm.org/films/18862
La La Land https://www.intofilm.org/films/18858
La La Land and the History of the Screen Musical https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/la-la-land-feature
The Lego Batman movie features the caped crusader as he returns for a hilarious crime-fighting adventure in Gotham City. Batman has always prided himself on being a solo crime fighter, but he is learning that it can be lonely being a superhero by yourself. Exploring themes of friendship, teamwork and family, this animation is the perfect end of term treat for filmclubs with primary school age students aged 7 +.
The Lego® Batman Movie https://www.intofilm.org/films/18842
An inspiring podcast for anyone interested in working as an actor in film, learn about the craft of acting from British actress Hayley Atwell, who is internationally known for playing the feisty character of Agent Peggy Carter in the Captain America movie series, as well as starring in British films such as Testament of Youth and Cinderella.
Captain America: The First Avenger https://www.intofilm.org/films/16681
Testament of Youth https://www.intofilm.org/films/18295
Cinderella https://www.intofilm.org/films/18367
British Actor Asa Butterfield talks about his new film The Space Between Us, its amazing soundtrack, the similarities between him and Gardner, the character that he plays, and the locations that he filmed in.
He also reveals how being an actor has helped him to relate to people in real life.
Asa began acting at the age of eight after a casting director saw him at his local after-school drama club. At the age of 10 he was cast as Bruno in The Boy with the Striped Pyjamas, after which he starred in Hugo and Enders Game.
The Space Between Us https://www.intofilm.org/films/18874
In this podcast episode we discuss how The Edge of Seventeen offers a fresh perspective on the teen film genre and sensitively explores issues around adolescent mental health.
In the second part of the podcast, we explore themes in A Monster Calls, in which Conor, a 12-year-old boy who is facing up to his mother's serious illness must learn to understand his own feelings through his dealings with a tree monster.
The Edge of Seventeen https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/the-edge-of-seventeen-feature https://www.intofilm.org/films/18841
A Monster Calls https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/a-monster-calls-feature https://www.intofilm.org/films/18764
This remarkable documentary tells the story of Aisholpan, a 13-year old Kazakh girl living in the remote Altai Mountains of Mongolia, who is determined to become an eagle hunter like her father - a tradition usually reserved for men. We discuss how the filmmakers captured the beauty of the landscape and introduced audiences to Aisholpan, an inspirational, resourceful and courageous female role model.
The Eagle Huntress resource https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1197
A fascinating insight into the world of prolific UK producer, Damian Jones, whose hit films include The Iron Lady, Adulthood, Kidulthood, Millions, The Lady and the Van, Belle and The History Boys. Here, he reveals what a producer does and what inspired him to develop the movie Belle, explains his strategy for promoting films, describes the background, skills and passion needed for the long hours working in production, and gives his top tips for entering the industry.
Belle Film Guide https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1099
Interview with Belle screenwriter Misan Sagay https://soundcloud.com/into-film-archive/screenwriter-misan-sagay-on-the-inspiration-behind-belle?in=into-film-archive/sets/filmmaker-interviews
The Lady in the Van Film Guide https://www.intofilm.org/resources/340
Adapted from a short story by Ted Chiang, critically acclaimed sci-fi film Arrival expands on the themes of communication, language and interpretation, and the notion of time. We discuss how these issues impact the lead character Dr Louise Banks, a linguistics professor, played by Amy Adams, explore the sound and visual design of the film, and recommend other futuristic films that also use non-linear storytelling.
Arrival: Feature article https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/arrival-feature
The second part of the podcast examines the mysterious film The Fits, a coming-of-age drama which explores themes such as self-awareness and gender identity. We discuss how the director uses sound design and dance to tell this eerie story, and why we think it sits alongside films such as Picnic at Hanging Rock and The Falling.
The Fits: Feature article https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/the-fits-feature
Interview with Director Anna Rose Holmer https://soundcloud.com/into-film-archive/the-fits-interview-with-director-anna-rose-holmer
Disney's feature, Moana, is a coming-of-age tale featuring a young girl whose destiny is to become the chief of her Polynesian island. We discuss how the animation and music bring the story to life and how Moana is such an inspiring character for young people.
Find out more:
Watch interviews on Moana: https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/moana-feature
Inspiring female characters: https://www.intofilm.org/films/filmlist/73
Newcastle-based Independent British producer Samm Haillay explains what a producer does, the skills and attitude you need to do the job, and his approach to producing low budget regional feature films.
Samm Haillay founded independent production company 'Third' with Duane Hopkins in 2001. He produced Hopkins’ multi-award winning short films and his feature debut 'Better Things', which premiered to critical acclaim at International Critics Week, Cannes in 2008.
http://www.thirdfilms.co.uk/
Meet the actor behind Neville Longbottom, the clumsy but keen Herbology student and shy Gryffindor in the Harry Potter films. Matthew Lewis, who plays Neville, talks to students about his journey making the Harry Potter film series, how he got into acting, auditioning for the role, meeting the director Chris Columbus, doing stunts, and the secrets of Voldemort’s hideous appearance.
Matthew Lewis video interview https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/matthew-lewis-isv
Pottermore https://www.pottermore.com/explore-the-story/neville-longbottom
We discuss the simplicity of the storytelling in Ken Loach's emotionally wrenching I, Daniel Blake, hear from the film's lead actor Dave Johns, and recommend other films on social injustice and inequality. We also explore the theme of prejudice and politics in the film A United Kingdom and hear from the film's star David Oyelowo.
I, Daniel Blake https://www.intofilm.org/films/18811
A United Kingdom https://www.intofilm.org/films/18745
Continue your journey with...
Cathy Come Home https://www.intofilm.org/films/11645
The Wind That Shakes the Barley https://www.intofilm.org/films/3043
Selma https://www.intofilm.org/films/18314
Suffragette https://www.intofilm.org/films/18441
Take your primary school age students on an adventurous journey into the colourful and musical world of the Trolls. We discuss themes in the film that you can discuss with your students, such as body Image and identity, healthy friendships, emotional well being and the art of toy design and storytelling. Perfect for an end of term viewing treat.
Trolls https://www.intofilm.org/films/18760
Continue your journey with...
A Town Called Panic https://www.intofilm.org/films/16264
Ernest and Celestine https://www.intofilm.org/films/17777
Inside Out https://www.intofilm.org/films/18437
Toy Story https://www.intofilm.org/films/3053
The Lego Movie https://www.intofilm.org/films/17974
We interviewed Director Anna Rose Holmer about her intriguing new movie The Fits, set almost entirely within the confines of a gymnasium in Cincinnati. 11 year old Toni joins The Lionesses, a local dance troupe, and quickly feels empowered by the sense of camaraderie and confidence amongst the slightly older, all-female team. Learning the challenging routines and making new friends, things become more mysterious when an outbreak of fainting spells begins to affect members of the team.
The Fits film guide: https://www.intofilm.org/films/18880
The Fits article: https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/the-fits-feature
Director Gurinder Chadha discusses her new movie Viceroy's House which depicts the remarkable true story of the last Viceroy of India and his handling of events in 1947 throughout India's last months as a British Colony.
VIceroy's House: Empire and Independence Resource: https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1205
To celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, we have uploaded this inspiring interview with Malala, the youngest ever Nobel Peace-Prize Winner, in conversation with actress and United Nations Good Will Ambassador Emma Watson. Here Malala discusses her hopes for her charity The Malala Fund which campaigns to give every child an education, and answers questions about her favourite books and films, views on Islam, the influence of her father, surprising aspects of the UK, and what she would do if she were invisible for a day.
The Malala Fund https://www.malala.org/
We have also created a resource focused on female representation in film. Suitable for assemblies, film clubs and the classroom, this resource encourages pupils to apply the Bechdel Test and the F-Rating to popular film clips and discuss the effect of these campaigns and how they might initiate change in the film industry.
https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1236
Explore two new films suitable for secondary audiences in our latest podcast as we discuss Hunt for the Wilderpeople & Sonita, exploring themes such as creativity and self-expression.
Hunt for the Wilderpeople Film Guide https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1246
Sonita Film Guide https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1102
Explore two new films suitable for primary audiences in our latest podcast as we discuss Kubo and the Two Strings & Phantom Boy, exploring themes such as storytelling.
Kubo and the Two Strings https://www.intofilm.org/films/18761
Behind the Scenes Video https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/kubo-behind-the-scenes
Phantom Boy Film Guide https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1162
The director of Oscar-nominated movie Moonlight, Barry Jenkins, talks about the inspiration behind making the film and the importance of casting the right actors, actor Naomi Harris discusses her reasons for taking the role of Paula and the research that she did to play her, and actor Mahershala Ali talks about how he avoids stereotypes in his performances, the importance of nurturing your spirituality and definitions of diversity.
Interviews from the 60th BFI London Film Festival 2016: https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/moonlight-lff
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them has been nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best British Film. Here, Eddie talks to us about his best-loved spells, which fantastic beasts he would keep as a pet, and his favourite movies.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them https://www.intofilm.org/films/18758
Ever wondered how the British Board of Film Classification classifies horror movies? Compliance Officer Christopher Davies takes us through a brief history of horror films and explains the criteria that is used to determine the age-rating that is awarded. Recorded at the Into Film Festival 2016.
BBFC http://www.bbfc.co.uk/
Hotel Transylvania https://www.intofilm.org/films/18564
Jaws https://www.intofilm.org/films/2850
The Dark Knight https://www.intofilm.org/films/4448
127 Hours https://www.intofilm.org/films/16413
The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari https://www.intofilm.org/films/3640
Dracula https://www.intofilm.org/films/3709
Frankenstein https://www.intofilm.org/films/3759
Dive into the ocean world as we discuss successful sequels, starting with Finding Dory, the animated sequel to Finding Nemo, in which the friendly blue tang fish heads out to search for her parents. We highlight the movie's themes including family, friendships, disabilities and inclusion, aquatic life, environment and community.
Finding Dory Film Resource: https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1061
Also under the spotlight are Shrek 2 and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - we explain what makes these sequels as successful as the original movies.
Shrek 2: https://www.intofilm.org/films/4133
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: https://www.intofilm.org/films/2833
For more recommendations for successful sequels, see our Film List: https://www.intofilm.org/films/filmlist/65
New in Cinema: Moana https://www.intofilm.org/films/18741
The Eagle Huntress https://www.intofilm.org/films/18843
Have you ever wondered what a Casting Director does on a movie? Lucy Bevan, whose credits include Alice Through the Looking Glass, Pirates of the Caribbean, Maleficent and Cinderella explains her craft alongside Casting Associate Emily Brockmann. Recorded at the Into Film Festival 2016.
Lucy Bevan http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0079667/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Alice Through the Looking Glass https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1066
E.T. https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1121
British Costume Designer Sandy Powell has won three Oscars for her movie creations and she was Oscar nominated for her most recent designs for Cinderella and Carol. Here she discusses how she got started in the industry, the inspiration behind her designs, the influence of contemporary fashion on her work, her methods, budgeting, and her most embarrassing movie mistake. Recorded at the Into Film Festival 2016.
Sandy Powell http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0694309/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Cinderella https://www.intofilm.org/resources/72
Carol https://www.intofilm.org/resources/361
Mike Mulholland, Ian Comley and Marian Mavrovic, from the Star Wars: The Force Awakens visual effects team at Industrial Light and Magic London, join us for a Q&A about their complex work on the movie. Recorded at the Into Film Festival 2016.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens resource https://www.intofilm.org/resources/322
Industrial Light and Magic http://www.ilm.com/offices/london/
Tahra Zafar discusses her incredible career working as an animatronic designer, puppeteer, and fabricator on movies such as Star Wars: The Force Awakens, X-Men: First Class, and The Fifth Element. Recorded at the Into Film Festival 2016.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens resource https://www.intofilm.org/resources/322
Tahra Zafar http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0451442/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Cinematographer Mick Coulter, Visual Effects Supervisor Frazer Churchill, Composer Harry Escott and Editor John Wilson discuss their route into the film industry, the importance of collaboration and the secrets of their craft. Recorded at the Into Film Festival 2016, in partnership with The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Mick Coulter, Cinematographer http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0183533/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Love Actually https://www.intofilm.org/films/10619
Frazer Churchill, Visual Effects Supervisor http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0161431/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Scott Pilgrim Vs The World https://www.intofilm.org/films/16380
Harry Escott, Composer http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1879532/?ref_=nv_sr_1 The Selfish Giant https://www.intofilm.org/films/17887
John Wilson, Editor http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0933622/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr5 Billy Elliot https://www.intofilm.org/films/2743
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences http://www.oscars.org/about
John Bright, costume designer, Sonja Klaus, production designer and Chris Munro, production sound mixer discuss their route into the film industry, the importance of collaboration and the secrets of their craft. Recorded at the Into Film Festival 2016, in partnership with The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
John Bright, costume designer Cosprop http://www.cosprop.com/
Sense and Sensibility https://www.intofilm.org/films/4122
Sonja Klaus, production designer http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0458405/
A Good Year https://www.intofilm.org/films/13027
Chris Munro, production sound mixer http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0613101/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Gravity https://www.intofilm.org/resources/303
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences http://www.oscars.org/about
Director Gurinder Chadha, actor Miriam Margolys, who plays Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter films, Misan Sagay who wrote the screenplay for Belle, Harry Potter producer David Barron and screenwriter Kirk Weddell discuss their route into the film industry. Recorded at the Into Film Festival 2016, in partnership with The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Gurinder Chadha, director Bend it Like Beckham https://www.intofilm.org/films/2738
Miriam Margolys, actor Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets https://www.intofilm.org/films/2830
Misan Sagay, screenwriter Belle https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1099
David Barron, producer Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1095
Kirk Weddell, screenwriter http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1798620/?ref_=tt_ov_dr
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences http://www.oscars.org/about
Screenwriter Misan Sagay describes the art of screenwriting and reveals the inspiration behind her script for the movie Belle. Recorded at the Into Film Festival 2016.
Resource for the film Belle https://www.intofilm.org/resources/27
Nick Hornby discusses getting into film, writing the screenplay for Brooklyn, and working as a screenwriter. Recorded at the Into Film Festival 2016.
Brooklyn resource, film guide and Interview https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1100
Our programming team take a look at teenage protagonists and teenage movies in this podcast featuring some of the best coming-of-age films to discuss with your film club.
Coming of Age Film List https://www.intofilm.org/films/filmlist/54
Departure https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1007
Boyhood https://www.intofilm.org/films/18071
An Education https://www.intofilm.org/films/16110
Boyz N the Hood https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1120
Dream is Destiny https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/richard-linklater-me-and-orson-qanda
Enjoy our spooky suggestions for fun and educational Halloween movie viewing, suitable for primary-aged leaders to use and enjoy with their film clubs, featuring When Marnie Was There, Paranorman, Phantom Boy and Trolls.
Ghouls and Ghosts film list: https://www.intofilm.org/films/filmlist/50
When Marnie Was There: https://www.intofilm.org/films/18699 https://www.intofilm.org/resources/298
Paranorman https://www.intofilm.org/films/17635 http://www.filmclub.org/behind-the-scenes/details/251/paranorman
Director Whit Stillman discusses his movie adaptation of Jane Austen's novella Lady Susan and makes some book to film adaptation recommendations of his own.
Love & Friendship: https://www.intofilm.org/films/18687 Great Expectations: https://www.intofilm.org/films/3790 Sense and Sensibility: https://www.intofilm.org/films/4122 Alternative Adaptations Podcast featuring Love & Friendship: https://soundcloud.com/into-film-archive/into-alternative-adaptations-secondary
Delve into the world of movie adaptations of classic novels with our programming team, discussing titles suitable for secondary-aged leaders to use and enjoy with their clubs.
Love & Friendship: www.intofilm.org/resources/1131 Q&A with Director Whit Stillman: https://soundcloud.com/into-film-archive/director-whit-stillman-distills-his-movie-love-friendship Film List: Alternative Adaptations www.intofilm.org/films/filmlist/39 Never Let Me Go: www.intofilm.org/films/16463 The Great Gatsby: www.intofilm.org/films/17756 New in Cinema: My Scientology Movie, Supersonic
Delve into Roald Dahl on film with our programming team, discussing titles suitable for primary-aged leaders to use and enjoy with their clubs.
Roald Dahl https://www.intofilm.org/films/filmlist/1 https://www.intofilm.org/theme/28 https://www.intofilm.org/resources/116 https://www.intofilm.org/roald-dahl-competition
Matilda https://www.intofilm.org/films/3289 https://www.intofilm.org/resources/252
James and the Giant Peach https://www.intofilm.org/films/2849 https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1073
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory https://www.intofilm.org/films/4434 https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1062
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory https://www.intofilm.org/films/2767
Fantastic Mr Fox https://www.intofilm.org/films/16107 https://www.intofilm.org/resources/208
The Witches https://www.intofilm.org/films/4244
Danny, The Champion of the World https://www.intofilm.org/films/3255 https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1032
Delve into school on film with our programming team, discussing titles suitable for secondary-aged leaders to use and enjoy with their clubs.
Sing Street https://www.intofilm.org/films/18677 https://www.intofilm.org/resources/363 https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/sing-street-feature https://www.intofilm.org/resources/68
Film List: School on Film https://www.intofilm.org/films/filmlist/36
Etre Et Avoir https://www.intofilm.org/films/3153
Election https://www.intofilm.org/films/10657
He Named Me Malala https://www.intofilm.org/films/18442 https://www.intofilm.org/resources/268 https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/the-time-is-now-he-named-me-malala https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-lyH4-7s6M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxP0YOOJxns https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7iXiWIdNLw
Delve into the special screen relationships of children and dogs with our programming team, discussing titles suitable for primary-aged clubs and leaders to enjoy.
Films Discussed:
Oddball and the Penguins https://www.intofilm.org/films/18619 https://www.intofilm.org/resources/1031
Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie https://www.intofilm.org/films/18592 https://www.intofilm.org/resources/299 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKmH_Wm7ES0
Belle & Sebastian: The Adventure Continues https://www.intofilm.org/films/18589 https://www.intofilm.org/resources/343
Film List: Children and Dogs https://www.intofilm.org/films/filmlist/15
The Wizard of Oz https://www.intofilm.org/films/3044
Mr Peabody & Sherman https://www.intofilm.org/films/17979 https://www.intofilm.org/resources/256
The Cave of the Yellow Dog https://www.intofilm.org/films/3238
Frankenweenie https://www.intofilm.org/films/17644
Delve into some of the biggest, award-winning films of 2016 so far with our programming team, discussing titles suitable for secondary-aged clubs and leaders to enjoy over the summer.
The Danish Girl https://intofilm.org/films/18594 https://intofilm.org/resources/339 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPqVFjuk0XU
The Revenant https://intofilm.org/films/18601
Joy https://intofilm.org/films/18595 https://intofilm.org/resources/328
Bridge of Spies https://intofilm.org/films/18581 https://intofilm.org/resources/294
The Big Short https://intofilm.org/films/18604 https://intofilm.org/resources/1009
Spotlight https://intofilm.org/films/18607 https://intofilm.org/resources/1001
Reporter Molly interviews actor and comedian Eddie Izzard in Swansea, about what got him in to film, his film and TV career to date, film inspirations and advice for anyone wanting to work in the industry. In association with BAFTA Cymru.
Delve into the incredible world of European cinema with our programming team, discussing titles suitable for secondary-aged clubs.
Featured Film: Victoria
Related Film: Breathless
European Cinema Film List: Italian for Beginners A Taste of Honey The Ladykillers (1955) All About My Mother Girlhood White God
Victoria https://www.intofilm.org/films/18647 https://www.intofilm.org/resources/370
Breathless https://www.intofilm.org/films/2751
European Cinema and Culture Film List https://www.intofilm.org/films/filmlist/27
Italian for Beginners https://www.intofilm.org/films/4466
A Taste of Honey https://www.intofilm.org/films/4182
The Ladykillers (1955) https://www.intofilm.org/films/3902
All About My Mother https://www.intofilm.org/films/13075 https://www.intofilm.org/resources/56
Girlhood https://www.intofilm.org/films/18416 https://www.intofilm.org/resources/316 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmJRDM9Jt64
White God https://www.intofilm.org/films/18360 https://www.intofilm.org/resources/170
Explore all kinds of transition on film - from moving home to starting at a new school - with our programming team, discussing titles suitable for primary-aged clubs.
Featured Film: Goosebumps
Related Film: Matilda
Transition Film List: Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Tomboy Toy Story 3 When Marnie Was There
Goosebumps https://www.intofilm.org/films/18615 https://www.intofilm.org/resources/369 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM-haXpSD64
Matilda https://www.intofilm.org/films/3289 https://www.intofilm.org/resources/252
Transition Film List https://www.intofilm.org/films/filmlist/25
Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie https://www.intofilm.org/films/18592 https://www.intofilm.org/resources/299 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKmH_Wm7ES0
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone https://www.intofilm.org/films/2832
Tomboy https://www.intofilm.org/films/16770 https://www.intofilm.org/resources/324
Toy Story 3 https://www.intofilm.org/films/16335
When Marnie Was There https://www.intofilm.org/films/18699 https://www.intofilm.org/resources/298 http://into-film.tumblr.com/post/143789599668/when-marnie-was-there-is-an-animated-film-about-a
Delve into the world of sports on film with our programming team, discussing titles suitable for secondary-aged clubs.
Featured Film: Creed Related Film: When We Were Kings Sports Film List: Personal Best, Moneyball, Next Goal Wins, Offside, Looking for Eric
Creed https://www.intofilm.org/films/18599
Creed: Film Guide https://www.intofilm.org/resources/288
Creed: Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iEDmQQ5VQk
When We Were Kings https://www.intofilm.org/films/3067
Film List: Sport on Film https://www.intofilm.org/films/filmlist/22
Personal Best https://www.intofilm.org/films/17054
Moneyball https://www.intofilm.org/films/16872
Next Goal Wins https://www.intofilm.org/films/18378
Next Goal Wins: Film Guide https://www.intofilm.org/resources/257
Offside https://www.intofilm.org/films/3323
Looking for Eric https://www.intofilm.org/films/15011
Delve into the world of Pixar and emotional wellbeing with our programming team, discussing five films suitable for primary-aged clubs.
Films discussed: The Good Dinosaur, Inside Out, Song of the Sea, My Neighbour Totoro, Bridge to Terabithia.
The Good Dinosaur https://www.intofilm.org/films/18559
The Good Dinosaur: Film Guide https://www.intofilm.org/resources/321
The Good Dinosaur: Young Reporter Interview with Director https://www.intofilm.org/resources/321
Inside Out: https://www.intofilm.org/films/18437
Inside Out: Film Guide https://www.intofilm.org/resources/105
Emotional Wellbeing: Film List https://www.intofilm.org/films/filmlist/18
Song of the Sea https://www.intofilm.org/films/18461
Song of the Sea: Film Guide https://www.intofilm.org/resources/160
Song of the Sea: Blog https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/song-of-the-sea-hand-drawn-animation
Song of the Sea: Young Reporter Interview with Director and Producer https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/song-of-the-sea-interview
My Neighbour Totoro https://www.intofilm.org/films/3996
Bridge to Terabithia https://www.intofilm.org/films/3629
Delve into the world of Shakespeare with our programming team as they discuss some of his many adaptations over a number of decades, celebrating the 400th anniversary of his death.
Films discussed: The Lion King, Shakespeare - The Animated Tales, Henry V (1989), Romeo + Juliet (1996), Macbeth (2015), My Own Private Idaho.
Delve into the world of space and science fiction films with our programming team as they discuss the education benefits and relevance of science fiction films for school filmclubs, including Star Wars - The Force Awakens, Super 8, Interstellar, Moon and Contact.
Director Beeban Kidron talks about how stills photography inspired her to become a director.
Jonathan Pryce talks about his route into acting, being a bond vilan and giving Julie Walters and Pete Postlethwaite their first jobs.
Feature Film Foley Artist Peter Burgis talks about the birth of Foley and how it is used in film-making.
Actor Taron Egerton speaks to Into Film about acting his top tips and people he admires.