{"title":"Into Film","logo":{"url":"/media/vd5pwkju/into-film-logo-round.png?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1db7ef0869eda90","caption":"Into Film Logo Round","type":"png","size":81188,"width":1100,"height":1100,"altText":""},"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003ELights, Camera, Action!\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EWe\u2019re excited to announce that we\u2019ve teamed up with Into Film to bring the magic of storytelling and filmmaking to Scout groups across the UK!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003ETogether, we\u2019ve created free fun activities to inspire young people to tell their own stories through film. They\u2019ll learn new skills, get creative, and even have the chance to own an Into Film blanket badge!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EStorytelling through film is a great way for young people to express themselves, build confidence, and work as a team. We can\u2019t wait to see what they create!\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"value":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1071465722","gridType":"embed","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Image top","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp class=\u0022isSelectedEnd\u0022\u003EAt Scouts, we love seeing the creativity and ideas of young people across the UK. That\u2019s why we\u2019re pleased to share\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EInto Film\u2019s Film of the Month competition\u003C/strong\u003E, which gives young people the chance to showcase their work and have their film seen by a wider audience.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022isSelectedEnd\u0022\u003EEach month, the winning filmmaker or filmmaking group will receive a \u003Cstrong\u003E\u00A3100 gift voucher\u003C/strong\u003E to help support their future filmmaking.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022isSelectedEnd\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFilm of the Month is open to young people from Squirrels right the way through to Explorers.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022isSelectedEnd\u0022\u003EYou can enter a film of any genre or theme, including fiction, non-fiction, live action or animation. You don\u2019t need expensive equipment or lots of filmmaking experience, just an idea and a story you want to share.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhy not give it a go? For more information, head to the Competition page here:\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.intofilm.org/competitions/1\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Film of the Month\u0022\u003EFilm of the Month\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#088486","title":"Film of the Month Competiton","image":"/media/utfb4qj3/into-film-film-of-the-month.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1dd5028433f78d0","imageFocus":"","imageId":91335,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3 data-start=\u00220\u0022 data-end=\u0022199\u0022\u003EWhy Get involved\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp data-start=\u00220\u0022 data-end=\u0022199\u0022\u003ELearning how to write short stories, turn them into scripts, storyboard, and create short films is a great way for young people to develop important skills for life.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong data-start=\u0022234\u0022 data-end=\u0022255\u0022\u003EBoost Creativity\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 Young people get to use their imagination to come up with unique stories and bring them to life.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong data-start=\u0022360\u0022 data-end=\u0022386\u0022\u003EImprove Communication\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 Writing and filming help them express their thoughts clearly, whether through words or visuals.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong data-start=\u0022490\u0022 data-end=\u0022511\u0022\u003EBuild Confidence\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 Seeing their ideas take shape and sharing them with others can boost self-esteem.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong data-start=\u0022601\u0022 data-end=\u0022624\u0022\u003EEncourage Teamwork\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 Film-making is rarely a solo effort. It teaches them how to work with others, listen to ideas, and compromise.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong data-start=\u0022743\u0022 data-end=\u0022770\u0022\u003ETeach Problem-Solving\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 Things don\u2019t always go to plan in filmmaking, so they learn to think on their feet and find solutions.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Image top","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp data-start=\u002227\u0022 data-end=\u002280\u0022\u003EIt\u2019s easy to bring filmmaking to your Scouts group!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp data-start=\u002282\u0022 data-end=\u0022193\u0022\u003EHead over to the \u003Cstrong data-start=\u002299\u0022 data-end=\u0022112\u0022\u003EInto Film\u003C/strong\u003E website, where you\u2019ll find a range of activities created specially for Scouts.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp data-start=\u0022195\u0022 data-end=\u0022377\u0022\u003EThere\u2019s a \u003Cstrong data-start=\u0022205\u0022 data-end=\u0022220\u0022\u003Eleader pack\u003C/strong\u003E and \u003Cstrong data-start=\u0022225\u0022 data-end=\u0022239\u0022\u003Eworksheets\u003C/strong\u003E covering \u003Cstrong data-start=\u0022249\u0022 data-end=\u0022307\u0022\u003Escriptwriting, storyboarding, and 15-minute filmmaking\u003C/strong\u003E, plus helpful \u003Cstrong data-start=\u0022322\u0022 data-end=\u0022339\u0022\u003Ehow-to videos\u003C/strong\u003E to guide you every step of the way.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp data-start=\u0022195\u0022 data-end=\u0022377\u0022\u003EThe first time you head over, you\u0027ll need to register to access the resources. It\u0027s completely free and should only take 5 minutes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp data-start=\u0022379\u0022 data-end=\u0022477\u0022 data-is-last-node=\u0022\u0022 data-is-only-node=\u0022\u0022\u003EGet started today and give young people the chance to explore storytelling in a fun, creative way!\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"Sign up to access the free resources here","id":null,"url":"https://www.intofilm.org/promotions/filmmaking-scouts?utm_source=scouts\u0026utm_medium=webpage\u0026utm_content=scouts_filmmaking_launch","newWindow":false,"target":"_blank"},"colour":"#088486","title":"How to Get Involved","image":"/media/pccnjg3m/tky00947.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1db9819e546fa40","imageFocus":"","imageId":85069,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EActivities\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOnce you\u0027ve signed up, you can access a range of fantastic resources on the Into Film website for free. 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