Led by Chief Executive Mark Higham, a pilot in 2007 was followed by a UK roll-out in April 2008, The charity merged with partner First Light in 2013 to create Into Film.
The clubs are generally run by teachers or similar education professionals, but may also be led by older pupils, often from a school's Sixth Form.
[5] All members have the opportunity to interact with film industry professionals through Filmclub's "Close Encounters" activity.
In addition for five days at the end of each month, Filmclub runs a week of daily live streamed webcasts in which all members can participate by posting questions on Twitter, via email or on the phone.
Her work includes Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, Cinderella, Thanks for Everything Julie Newmar, Love at First Sight and Oranges are Not the Only Fruit.
[8] Lindsay Mackie is a former journalist and is heavily involved in literacy programmes for UK schools.
[9] Eric Fellner is co-chairman of Britain's largest independent production company, Working Title Films.
[12] Matthew Slotover is the co-publisher of Frieze magazine and co-director of the London art fair of the same name in Regent's Park.
[13] Sir Alasdair is Headteacher of Morpeth School, and in 2008 received a knighthood for services to both local and national education.