Education events

Coming to England with Baroness Floella Benjamin

We ar thrilled to welcome Baroness Floella Benjamin back to the BFI Southbank to lead this inspirational event, focusing on diversity, inclusion and anti-bullying - 10:30am to 12:30pm or 1:30pm to 3:30pm, 23 June, in-venue at BFI Southbank.

Introduction to Shakespeare on screen for KS2

An ideal introduction to Shakespeare for KS2 through various film and TV adaptations of his plays - 10:30am to 12:30pm, 28 June, in-venue at BFI Southbank.

Animation workshops for KS2 pupils

An interactive workshop for aspiring animators - 11:30am to 12:30pm, from Wednesday 29 September, online.

Short Film Fridays

Our new monthly strand, focussing on short film production, 11am to 12pm, from Friday 24 September, online.

Global film for KS4 Film Studies

An interactive in-venue event looking at the importance of context in relation to global film - 10:30am to 3pm, 24 February, in-venue at BFI Southbank.

Revision study day for KS4 Media Studies

Join us for a revision study day to embed core ideas needed in exams - 10:30am to 3pm, 10 March, in-venue at BFI Southbank.

Industry and audience for KS5 Media Studies

An interactive study day using set products to teach media industry and audience concepts - 10:30am to 3pm, 19 January, in-venue at BFI Southbank.

Representation for KS5 Film and Media Studies

This event will guide students through the critical skills necessary to develop independent thought regarding representation - 10:30am to 3pm, 28 January, in-venue at BFI Southbank.

Gender theory for KS5 Film and Media Studies

A live and interactive look at gender theory and intersectionality with a focus on bell hooks and Judith Butler - 11am to 12pm, 2 February, online.

Video games for KS5 Media Studies

Join us from the comfort of your classroom as we investigate video games using set texts from all 3 exam boards - 11am to 12pm, 9 February, online.

Documentary film for KS5 Film Studies

Focusing on Amy (2015) and Stories We Tell (2012), we will analyse the characteristics of different modes of documentary filmmaking - 11am to 12pm, 3 March, online.

Silent film for KS5 Film Studies

Study day offering clear guidance on the aesthetics and techniques of different silent film movements - 10:30am to 3pm, 7 March, in-venue at BFI Southbank.

Classical and New Hollywood for KS5 Film Studies

Join us for whistle-stop tour of Classical and New Hollywood - 11am to 12pm, 17 March, online.

LGBTQAI+ lives in early cinema for KS5 Film Studies

A rare chance to explore the representation and experience of LGBTQAI+ people in early cinema - 11am to 12pm, 23 March, online.

Silent film and experimentalism for KS5 Film Studies

Explore the delights of silent film and experimentalism at this specification-linked event - 11am to 12pm, 21 April, online.

Schools screening: Pulp Fiction

Join us at BFI Southbank for an introduced screening of Pulp Fiction (1994) for students and teachers - 10am to 1pm, 20 April, in-venue at BFI Southbank.

KS5 Film Studies: Close Up - Pulp Fiction

Take a deep dive into Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction (1994) with a focus on Postmodernism - 11am to 12pm, 27 April, online.

Amy for KS5 Film Studies + Q&A with Asif Kapadia

Join us at BFI Southbank for study day dedicated to the documentary film Amy (2015), including Q&A with director Asif Kapadia - 10:30am to 3pm, 29 April, in-venue at BFI Southbank.