Class 10Class 10 1:24Empathy 1:24
School Cinema films: short films for life skills, from KG to Class 10
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EmpathyClass 10
“Will she learn to understand and empathise with old age?”
These are not just films. They are the conversations children remember.
- 130+
- films in the School Cinema library
- 7
- National Awards
- 9
- International Awards
- 450+
- international festival selections
Showing 99 films from the library on this site.
Start with what you want students to become
Choose a life skill and discover the stories that teach it.
Empathy
Seeing the world through someone else's eyes.
23 films teach empathy
Class 10Class 10 1:24
Class 9Class 9 1:23Self-acceptance 1:23
Class 9Class 9 0:55Acceptance 0:55
Class 7Class 7 1:30Gratitude 1:30
Class 7Class 7 0:56Compassion 0:56
Class 5Class 5 1:12Kindness 1:12
Class 5Class 5 1:40Responsibility 1:40
National AwardClass 4· 1 award· 3 festivals 1:12Empathy 1:12
TeachersTeachers 1:05Teacher impact 1:05
Class 10Class 10 0:54Empathy 0:54
A curated exhibition of stories that change lives
Award winners, festival favourites and quiet classroom classics — chosen to spark the conversations that matter.
National AwardClass 4· 1 award· 3 festivals EmpathyLittle Magician 1:12· National Film Award 2016
Class 8Class 8 Social justiceChasing The Rainbow 1:17
Class 6Class 6GhungrooStanding up to bullying · 0:42
Festival selectionClass 5· 7 festivalsMoochUnderstanding change · 1:11Stories about growing up — told with honesty, humour and heart.
National AwardClass 10· 1 award· 3 festivals Environmental awarenessThe Waterfall 1:30
Class 7Class 7CheckmateGender equality · 1:27Class 5Class 5Super GirlKindness · 1:12
Award winnerClass 10· 1 award· 6 festivals AdaptabilityMedium 1:08· 20th International Children's Film Festival of India 2017
Festival selectionClass 5· 4 festivals DeterminationKulfi 1:21
Award winnerClass 8· 1 award· 2 festivalsLife CallingDigital balance · 1:17Films for the adults who shape young lives — teachers and parents.
TeachersTeachersThe Greatest TeacherTeacher impact · 1:11
ParentsParents Letting goBest Friends Forever 1:27Celebrated by juries worldwide
National Film Awards
International prizes
Festival selections
79
official selections for films in this archive, across 31 festivals and award events — from Chicago and Toronto to Seoul, Sapporo and Copenhagen.
Every age experiences a different journey through cinema
Ten worlds, from first stories to the adults who guide them. Each one is curated for where children are — and who they are becoming.
Class 10
Identity, change and the courage to choose your own path.
Class 10Class 10 1:22Innovation 1:22
Class 10Class 10 1:24Empathy 1:24
Award winnerClass 10· 1 award· 6 festivals 1:08Adaptability 1:08
Class 10Class 10 1:24Gender sensitivity 1:24
Festival selectionClass 10· 2 festivals 1:19Resilience 1:19
National AwardClass 10· 1 award· 3 festivals 1:30Environmental awareness 1:30
Class 10Class 10 0:59Self-identity 0:59
Class 10Class 10 0:54Empathy 0:54
Class 10Class 10 1:21Digital wellbeing 1:21
Class 10Class 10 1:07Coping with loss 1:07
Class 9
Honest stories about the pressures of growing up.
Class 9Class 9 1:05Managing anger 1:05
Class 9Class 9 1:23Self-acceptance 1:23
Class 9Class 9 1:18Healthy choices 1:18
Class 9Class 9 0:55Acceptance 0:55
Class 9Class 9 1:26Respecting diversity 1:26
Festival selectionClass 9· 2 festivals 1:15Self-awareness 1:15
Festival selectionClass 9· 3 festivals 1:20Resilience 1:20
Class 9Class 9 1:32Communication 1:32
Class 9Class 9 1:26Self-discovery 1:26
Class 9Class 9 0:39Empathy 0:39
Class 8
Friendship, fairness and finding out who you are.
Class 8Class 8 1:17Social justice 1:17
Class 8Class 8 1:10Handling peer pressure 1:10
Award winnerClass 8· 1 award· 2 festivals 1:17Digital balance 1:17
Class 8Class 8 1:08Self-identity 1:08
Class 8Class 8 0:44Standing up for each other 0:44
Festival selectionClass 8· 2 festivals 1:21Resilience 1:21
Festival selectionClass 8· 1 festivals 1:08Integrity 1:08
Class 8Class 8 0:56Personal safety 0:56
Festival selectionClass 8· 1 festivals 1:21Family bonds 1:21
Class 8Class 8 1:09Coping with loss 1:09
Class 7
Trust, prejudice and seeing the world through other eyes.
Class 7Class 7 1:27Gender equality 1:27
Class 7Class 7 0:59Trust 0:59
Class 7Class 7 1:30Gratitude 1:30
Class 7Class 7 0:56Compassion 0:56
Festival selectionClass 7· 2 festivals 0:58Responsibility 0:58
Class 7Class 7 1:25Compassion 1:25
Class 7Class 7 1:17Self-acceptance 1:17
Festival selectionClass 7· 2 festivals 1:13Self-acceptance 1:13
Class 7Class 7 1:13Friendship 1:13
Festival selectionClass 7· 2 festivals 1:26Empathy 1:26
Class 7Class 7 1:02Passion 1:02
Class 6
Standing up, speaking out and caring for the planet.
Class 6Class 6 0:42Standing up to bullying 0:42
Class 6Class 6 0:52Environmental care 0:52
Class 6Class 6 0:54Healthy relationships 0:54
Class 6Class 6 0:59Understanding change 0:59
Festival selectionClass 6· 8 festivals 1:00Gratitude 1:00
Festival selectionClass 6· 5 festivals 1:17Courage 1:17
Class 6Class 6 1:15Communication 1:15
Class 6Class 6 0:54Curiosity 0:54
Class 6Class 6 1:03Gratitude 1:03
Class 6Class 6 1:29Respecting diversity 1:29
Class 6Class 6 0:51Environmental care 0:51
Class 5
Kindness, humility and the real meaning of strength.
Class 5Class 5 1:12Kindness 1:12
Class 5Class 5 0:49Humility 0:49
Class 5Class 5 1:40Responsibility 1:40
Award winnerClass 5· 2 awards· 2 festivals 1:17Self-belief 1:17
Festival selectionClass 5· 4 festivals 0:56Honesty 0:56
Festival selectionClass 5· 7 festivals 1:11Understanding change 1:11
Festival selectionClass 5· 4 festivals 1:21Determination 1:21
Class 5Class 5 1:31Courage 1:31
Class 5Class 5 1:32Perseverance 1:32
Class 5Class 5 0:44Courage 0:44
Class 4
Big feelings, first choices and learning to empathise.
Festival selectionClass 4· 7 festivals 1:15Healthy habits 1:15
Class 4Class 4 0:54Respectful behaviour 0:54
National AwardClass 4· 1 award· 3 festivals 1:12Empathy 1:12
Class 4Class 4 0:54Understanding change 0:54
Class 4Class 4 1:13Self-awareness 1:13
Class 4Class 4 0:55Respecting diversity 0:55
Class 4Class 4 1:03Overcoming fear 1:03
Class 4Class 4 1:02Self-confidence 1:02
Class 4Class 4 0:42Environmental care 0:42
Festival selectionClass 4· 2 festivals 1:12Environmental care 1:12
Class 4Class 4 1:11Family bonds 1:11
Class 4Class 4 1:32Determination 1:32
Junior (KG – Class 3)
Gentle stories and fables for our youngest learners.
Class 3Class 3 0:32Curiosity 0:32
Class 2Class 2 2:56Values 2:56
Class 1Class 1 3:01Values 3:01
KindergartenKindergarten 0:22Early learning 0:22
For Educators
Films that help teachers reflect, reconnect and grow.
TeachersTeachers 1:16Recognising bias 1:16
TeachersTeachers 1:10Connecting with students 1:10
TeachersTeachers 1:29Mentorship 1:29
TeachersTeachers 1:05Teacher impact 1:05
Festival selectionTeachers· 4 festivals 1:10Patience 1:10
Festival selectionTeachers· 2 festivals 1:29Adaptability 1:29
TeachersTeachers 1:17Teacher impact 1:17
TeachersTeachers 1:11Teacher impact 1:11
TeachersTeachers 1:10Motivation 1:10
TeachersTeachers 1:18Inclusive teaching 1:18
Festival selectionTeachers· 1 festivals 1:10Empathy 1:10
For Parents
Starting the conversations that matter most at home.
ParentsParents 0:46Realistic expectations 0:46
ParentsParents 1:03Role modelling 1:03
ParentsParents 1:27Child safety 1:27
ParentsParents 1:27Letting go 1:27
National AwardParents· 1 award· 2 festivals 1:24Family harmony 1:24
ParentsParents 1:17Gratitude 1:17
ParentsParents 1:27Empathy 1:27
ParentsParents 1:21Trust 1:21
ParentsParents 1:00Family time 1:00
ParentsParents 1:13Coping with pressure 1:13
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