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Research
Research takes a number of forms for IB Film; there is research into film theory & film history, as well as research into cultural contexts that goes beyond the scope of cinema alone. Examining the film...
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Film Vocabulary
— Inigo Montoya Writing about film? Make sure you're using the right words to mean the right things. This page is created as a one stop shop for all of the vocabulary that is covered in the Film Language...
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An Online Textbook
Maybe this is more of a quick reference page than a textbook. We're not big fans of textbooks. Life is meant to be interactive. Welcome to our 'IB Film Textbook Page'. Here we've compiled links you can...
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Welcome to IB Film!
That might be overselling it a bit, but here's why I like to introduce you to the course with this bold statement: Joseph Campbell, author of The Hero with a Thousand Faces and the pre-eminent scholar...
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Before You Start
The IB Film course is very flexible in how you can approach the core components, your selection of films, topics, and approaches. However, there are both some critical understandings that you should...
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Extended Essay
The following section of the site includes guidance for the writing and assessment of the extended essay for the first submission in May 2027. The Extended Essay is a 4000 word paper that is subject specific...
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Comparative Study
The Comparative Study challenges students to conduct a deep analysis examining the similarities and differences between two films from contrasting cultural contexts. The page below uses the Parasite /...
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Comparative Study
The Comparative Study challenges students to conduct a deep analysis examining the similarities and differences between two films from contrasting cultural contexts. The page below uses the Parasite /...
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Collaborative Project
In many ways, the Collaborative Film Project is a culmination of more than a year of learning, creativity, and dedication. This project is not just another task; it’s a celebration of your journey through...
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The Positivity Bias
Ava DuVernay Today my students and I were discussing the collaborative film requirements, and one of my students said that IB seems to have a ‘positivity bias’. I thought that was a catchy phrase to...