First Light is delighted to be a member of the leadership group for Film: 21st Century Literacy, the new UK-wide film education strategy. First Light is working with the BFI, FILM CLUB, Film Education and the UK Film Council and in partnership with the National and Regional Screen Agencies and Skillset.

We live in a world of moving images. To participate fully in our society and its culture means to be as confident in the use and understanding of moving images as the printed word; both are now essential aspects of literacy. Through the strategy we are aiming to ensure that all young people in the UK have the opportunity to learn about film in all its richness and creative possibilities and demonstrate that film is essential to 21st century literacy.

www.21stcenturyliteracy.org.uk