Into Film Festival Attendees (2019)

Into Film Festival

A free, annual, UK-wide celebration of film and education for 5-19 year olds

The Into Film Festival is the largest free, annual, UK-wide celebration of film, providing memorable cinema experiences for children and young people aged 5-19. 

The Into Film Festival 2024 saw a record 365,000 children attend the festival, with 40,000 attending for the first time. 

If you missed out on the festival, don't worry! Our ⁠Into Film Spring Screenings 2025 are now live, so check out our programme to give your learners a free learning experience they won't forget.

About the festival

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Free activities include:

  • UK-Wide Screenings

    Over 600 venues across the UK to choose from.

  • Educational resources

    Rich materials to support learning and the curriculum.

  • A wide choice of films

    Over 130 film titles to choose from.

  • Industry experts

    Special speaker Q&As and masterclasses.

  • Filmmaking workshops

    Learn tips from the best in the business.

  • Exclusive events

    Film previews, premieres and more.

Into Film Festival 2023 Highlights

The Into Film Festival is a free, annual, UK-wide celebration of film, providing memorable cinema experiences for children and young people aged 5-19.

What our educators say

"We are currently screening The Wizard of Oz, profound film that it is, and the last film Wall-E. It's been rewarding observing the KS1 6 year olds run the gamut of emotions from wonder to sadness to joy. "