Frequently Asked Questions
What is FILM?
FILM stands for Finding Inspiration in Literature & Movies, it is curriculua for facilitators to use with youth that uses movies to promote reading, learing and service. Each curriculum has reading components, discussion prompts, activities and service project ideas.
How can I get FILM curriculum?
They are free, dowloadable PDF files only from this Web site. Click on the Curriculum tab at the top to find all available titles.
Who manages the FILM program?
FILM is a national program created and managed by Heartland Truly Moving Pictures and the National Collaboration for Youth (NCY). It is a combined effort by these two non-profit organizations - one with 17 years in the film industry and the other with 30 years in youth development advocacy.
What is the purpose of FILM?
To promote active learning through reading books and viewing Truly Moving Picture Award-winning films.
What is aTruly Moving Picture Award Winner?
It is a film that unlocks the vast potential of the human spirit and enables us to view stories that display courage, integrity and hope, taking entertainment to a higher level.
A Truly Moving Picture Award winner can move you to laughter, to tears, to make a difference.
These films offer heartfelt visions of life that are as hopeful as they are entertaining.
Heartland knows filmmaking requires a leap of faith. That's why Heartland created the Truly Moving Picture Award, to honor the best of these works and to provide an incentive for studios to make more movies that have an uplifting message.
Visit The List for a complete look at the movies recognized by Heartland Truly Moving Pictures.
What is in FILM curriculum?
Three components: reading books, seeing movies and performing service projects. The curriculum includes discussion questions, theme-based activities and service-learning prompts.
Who can use it?
Anyone who works with youth – school teachers, after school program facilitators, church youth group leaders, community youth organizations, parents and mentors.
What does a FILM curriculum cost?
NOTHING, it’s free!!
What movies do you have curriculum for?
Visit the Curricula page for a complete list of films and available curricula.
How is FILM curriculum created?
We work with movie studios and youth educators to develop curriculum that captures key messages from the selected books and movies, and structure it in a format so that teachers and youth facilitators can use it as a resource for teaching.
What other resources do you offer?
• Service-Learning Supplement developed in partnership with Youth Service America