Attending 1st Forum for Film Education by the Netherlands Institute for Cultural Analysis

The inaugural Forum for Film Education organised by the Amsterdam School for Cultural Analysis & the Netherlands Institute for Cultural Analysis was an inspiring gathering that brought together scholars, filmmakers, educators, curators, and practitioners working across film and media. The two-day event offered a rich cross-disciplinary exchange on the future of film pedagogy, from early childhood screen education to adult media literacy. By joining experts from fields such as anthropology, psychology, programming, and social work, the forum elevated conversations on how moving images shape our understanding of the world and how we can teach and learn through film more responsibly.

With roundtable discussions, panels, a keynote lecture, a VR installation, and even a toddler film screening, the Forum for Film Education offered a diverse program that invited us to reflect on the breadth of contemporary film literacy and curatorial practice. I’m particularly grateful to have had the opportunity to explore new methodologies, archival perspectives, and educational frameworks that can strengthen how we engage with visual culture today.

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