Luton's Jubilee

Jubilee

November 2024 •Macedonian

A short documentary about the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Macedonian Orthodox Church in Malmö, Sweden.

In Zainab's Heaven

December 2023 •Persian

A Hazara film director follows a gravestone maker, a water girl and a man who buried his limb, as their daily lives unfold in a graveyard.

New Hope

January 2023 •Indonesian

A short documentary around a kindergarten teacher at Kuncup Harapan, Yogyakarta.

Young Kids, Hard Time

January 2012 •English

Young Kids Hard Time explores the story of young children sentenced to adult prison for decades, through the eyes of 12-year old Paul Gingerich and 15-year old Colt Lundy, both serving 30 years in adult prison for killing Colt's stepdad.

Odyssey

October 2023 •English

Six California kids test their brains and talents against students in Odyssey of the Mind, a problem-solving competition requiring mechanical, creative and intellectual skills. With little money and zero adult participation, the teens build a robot to tell a story about bullying, exclusion and mental health. But how does their solution measure up?

Pour de vrai, pour de faux

June 2015 •French

Education Week

January 1925 •

Young scholars get busy for Newcastle-on-Tyne's 'Education Week' in the tour of Tyneside classrooms.

Trip to Hilsea Lido

May 1949 •

Large numbers of children and adults can be seen enjoying themselves, splashing about in the water or diving from the high-boards.

Broadstairs and Margate Items

May 1930 •

The Thanet coast featuring boat rides, horses and family outings.

Hitchin. Honouring the Brave

September 1912 •

Victims of a tragic air crash are honoured in a sombre military funeral procession through the streets of Hitchin.

A Cat And Dog Life

November 1928 •

Dogs and cats go on show at two princely London venues – among them some of the fluffiest kittens London is ever likely to see.

Mrs. Iran's Husband

April 2023 •Persian

Gender apartheid is front and centre in this pointed exploration of family and labour in Iran. Sultan Mohammad proposes taking a third wife as a way to maintain and expand his free labour force, to the consternation of his current wives.

The Village Pet

January 1931 •

Billy the pet seal adapts to village life in Wereham, Norfolk.

Childhood 2.0

August 2020 •English

For the first time in history, mental illness and suicide have become one of the greatest threats to school-aged children. Many parents still view dangers as primarily physical and external, but they’re missing the real danger: kids spending more time online and less time engaging in real life, free play, and autonomy. What are the effects on the next generation's mental, physical, and spiritual health? Childhood was more or less unchanged for millennia, but this is Childhood 2.0.

Children in Naturism

December 2022 •English

Interviews and discussions about children in naturism.

Comprehensive School

March 1962 •English

The joys of 1960s modern education - as seen at a not-exactly-typical local comp.

Safe Crossing: An EGG-cellent Idea!

January 1998 •English

This video reinforces the importance of safe crossing and loading/unloading behaviors for primary age students. In the story, the main character goes on an adventure with his pet dinosaur “EGG” to stress the dangers of the loading zone.

If This Street Were Mine

July 2023 •Portuguese

This documentary portrays the imaginary of poor children about their daily experiences. Between the street, the school and family, they build a safe place, despite the violence.

Rocks 4 Sale!

March 2022 •English

A slice-of-life look at how kids in the former mining town of Silverton, Colorado stay busy in the summer by “mining” and selling rocks to tourists. Through this time-honored rite of passage, these “rock stars” learn history, social skills, and become little entrepreneurs while delighting tourists from around the world.

The Dream of a Horse

May 2022 •Persian

In a mountainous but extremely green landscape goats jump over the rocks and laughing children run after them. In this paradise on earth, nomadic families have found their temporary home. From one of these families comes a teenage girl, Shahnaz. The girl should be getting married soon, but her thoughts are focused on the world of literature.