Schools Programme

Welcome to our new Spring/Summer programme for 2012, which is also available for download.

Among the cinematic treats in store for you and your students this term is the huge box-office hit, The Help, based on Kathryn Stockett’s bestselling novel, and Woody Allen’s latest, Midnight in Paris, starring Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams. The resilient New York filmmaker makes a return to form with this witty, observant film that expresses a genuine affection for the city of Paris and the 1920s writers and artists who lived there.

The Help stars Emma Stone in the role of a young southern writer who sets about recording the experiences of the black housemaids who have been such a central part of their lives. Also showing is Catfish, a biting exploration of social networking and its impact on relationships. One of the significant findings of our research project, Film Focus, is the popularity of Irish film among young people. In April, students will get the chance to engage with a panel of key Irish filmmakers followed by a screening of the most popular title chosen through our online poll. 

For primary pupils we have a preview screening of new film The Muppets and, for Junior Cycle, Polanski’s wonderful adaptation of Oliver Twist to mark the bi-centenary of Charles Dickens’ birth. These are just some of the events which we hope you will find of interest to you and your students during the term.

We look forward to seeing you.

Alicia McGivern
Dee Quinlan
Elaine MacGinty

Download our programme here (PDF – 1.7mb)

Please note: 

• Book early to avoid disappointment
• All seats reserved must be paid for (max. 3 absentees)
• Cancellations must be made directly with IFI Education (01 679 5744) at least 48 hours in advance
• Entire group no-show will be charged a no-show penalty
• Teachers must sit among students and supervise them closely during screenings
• All our events adhere to IFI Child Protection Policy Guidelines 
• Minimum attendance of 150 required for events outside IFI
• All IFI Education events commence at 10.30am unless otherwise stated
• €5 admission unless otherwise stated

For booking or more information on IFI Education events, contact Dee or Elaine
t 01 679 5744 
e schools@irishfilm.ie