Folly Farm is once again working in partnership with education charity Into Film Cymru to offer Pembrokeshire kids an exclusive free trip on November 10, where they can hear Magic Light Pictures’ Welsh speaking brand director, Daryl Shute, talk about their newest animation Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes. Organisers are encouraging schools to book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This special screening is part of the charity’s annual Into Film Festival 2017 – billed the world’s biggest youth film festival, which offers children and young people a free, exciting trip to their local cinema between 8th and 24th November.

This UK-wide festival for 5- to 19-year-olds offers a packed and varied educational programme, including almost 200 film screenings and events the length and breadth of Wales, including screenings in Milford Haven’s Torch Theatre.

Open to schools, colleges, youth leaders and home educators, this festival uses the magic of film – from exclusive preview screenings of new blockbusters to popular classics - to engage young minds in a broad range of topics, many linked to the Welsh curriculum. For programme details and to book free tickets, visit: www.intofilm.org/festival

In 2016, almost 24,000 educators and young people across Wales enjoyed this annual celebration of film and education.

This year will be no exception argues Non Stevens, Head of Into Film Cymru: “We’re delighted to have pulled together such a wide-ranging programme for what is now a highly anticipated event. Folly Farm is a great supporter of our work, and we’re delighted to have West Walian Daryl Shute from Magic Light Pictures talk about a film based on the work of another Welshman: Roald Dahl. Year on year, more teachers see the value of our festival in breathing life into everyday learning.”

The Festival is made possible by funding from Cinema First and support from the BFI through Lottery funding, a wide collaboration with UK cinema industry partners, and delivery partners National Schools Partnership. The Festival is hosted by Into Film throughout the UK as part of an on-going initiative to place film at the heart of young people’s learning and personal development. With support from all the major UK cinema chains and a variety of other venues the Festival provides access to the big screen at its best, including IMAX screens and the 3D and 4D experience.

Accessibility and inclusivity are key aims of the Festival, with over half of the programme offered as audio-described, subtitled or autism-friendly. Teachers in Wales may also apply for the Arts Council’s ’Go and See’ scheme.

The Into Film Festival 2017 will take place from 8th until 24th November. All events and screenings are free. For programme information, to book tickets and download resources, including Welsh curriculum linked resources, visit: www.intofilm.org/festival