IB Film, now reaching the end of its pilot phase, and being taught in over 60 schools worldwide, was introduced by the International Baccalaureate Organisation in 2001 under the premise:

   “Film is both a powerful communication medium and an art form. The Diploma Programme film course aims to develop students’ skills so they become adept in both interpreting and making film texts.

Through the study of film texts and exercises in filmmaking and analysis, the DP film course explores film history, theory and socio-economic background. The course will develop students’ critical abilities, enabling them to appreciate the multiplicity of cultural and historical perspectives in film. To achieve an understanding of internationalism within the world of film, students should be taught to consider film texts, theories and ideas from the points of view of different individuals, nations and cultures. Although complete knowledge is impossible, students should be guided in their search for understanding through experiencing a wide range of different film texts.”