Into Film Festival Attendees (2019)

Into Film Festival

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

This year's Into Film Festival took place between 8-29 November 2024, andhelped educators bring learning to life for 5-19 year olds across the UK by inspiring young people to watch, understand and make film in new and creative ways.

The Into Film Festival is the largest event of its kind in the world, and the 2024 edition hosted over 356,085 attendees, at 2,500 screenings and events, across nearly 500 cinemas, showing over 60 films. These included special previews and screenings of both new releases and cinematic classics. Many events also featured special guests and film industry professionals who were on hand to introduce the films and hold special Q&A sessions with young audiences.

Keep your eyes peeled for announcements about the next Into Film Festival in 2025. 

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. "