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 2024 Into Film Festival, don't worry, we'll be back with more exciting free screenings in 2025. Keep your eyes peeled for future announcements!

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

"Film is totally part of the curriculum throughout all subjects, at both Key Stages 3 and 4. We couldn't teach here without film!"