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How to book (unless stated otherwise)

All screenings cost £5 per pupil, with teachers/school staff free. 

Please ensure you have 1 staff member for every 10 pupils.

To book a schools film screening, please email the following information to schools@filmhouse.org.uk

· Date, time, and title of screening

· Name of school

· Name of lead teacher and mobile number

·  Number of pupils

· Number of staff members

· Any access requirements

· Preferred payment method – invoice, by telephone, or by card on arrival

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Pride

Upcoming School Screenings

Secondary School Screenings (Senior)

Time for Inclusive Education and Filmhouse invite you to a special FREE educational film screening of Pride (2014) for senior pupils on Thursday 26th February at Filmhouse in Edinburgh. The film screening is accompanied by a series of teaching resources to support you to deliver lessons before and after learners attend the film screening.  

PRIDE (2014)

In partnership with Time for Inclusive Education

Thursday 26th February • 10.30am • 120 mins • 15 • S4 – S6 • FREE

Based on the inspirational true story. In 1984, a group of LGBT activists decide to raise money to support the National Union of Mineworkers during their lengthy strike. There is only one problem: the Union seems embarrassed to receive their support. 

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Subjects: History, Modern Studies, Politics, English, Film and Screen Education, Media Studies, PSE, RME

Themes: LGBT history, labour strikes, solidarity, workers’ rights, trade unions, politics, class, discrimination 

Curriculum for Excellence: HWB 4-09a, HWB 4-10a, HWB 4-12a, LIT 4-01a, LIT 4-04a, LIT 4-06a, LIT 4-07a, LIT 4-11a, EXA 4-06a, RME 4-09a, SOC 4-04a, SOC 4-04c, SOC 4-05a, SOC 4-05b, SOC 4-05c,SOC 4-06a, SOC 4-08a, SOC 4-10a, SOC 4-17a

Sustainable Development Goals: 8, 10, 11, 12, 16

UNCRC Articles: 2, 4, 15, 26

Content notes: Contains strong language and sex references. For full information, please refer to the BBFC website.

Teaching Resources

Lesson one sets the historical context for the miners’ strike of 1984/85 which features prominently in the film. Lesson two then engages with the progress of LGBT rights in the second half of the 20th century. Including the drivers of social and legal change. Across the two lessons, learners will explore the broader themes of unity, rights, and progress for equality in Britain. 

 

These resources were developed by Time for Inclusive Education in partnership with Filmhouse to facilitate engaging learning through film.

Download Pride teaching resources: https://tie.scot/secondary/secondary-resources/

Into Film Spring

Into Film

Into Film is the UK's leading charity for film in education and the community, providing screen industry careers information and advice, supporting young filmmakers, and bringing the power of moving image storytelling into classroom teaching. The Into Film Scotland team champions their programme across the nation, ensuring it aligns with the unique needs of Scotland's education and youth sectors. 

Into Film actively support the Curriculum for Excellence, empowering teachers and youth workers to inspire learning with film. By collaborating with local stakeholders, Into Film help inspire and engage young people across Scotland through innovative programmes and creative opportunities whilst exploring their ambitions and building essential skills for the future.

Please see below for the Spring Into Film events taking place at Filmhouse, with links to film and booking information included.

Tuesday 17th March, 10.30am

Flow

Wednesday 19th March, 10.30am

How To Train Your Dragon (2025)

Thursday 19th March, 10.30am

Wicked: For Good

Wednesday 25th March, 10.30am

Special Event: Jurassic World: Rebirth + Q&A with palaeontologist Steve Brusatte

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