Film Webinars

Please note, this is a recorded block.

Key Characters

In this block we will look at some of the biggest, best and baddest characters in film history. Using Propp's Character Theory to help us, we look at how heroes and villains, alongside other character types, are portrayed in film and their purpose. 

Cost: £18 per block

Class Type: Online recorded lessons delivered via Google Classroom. Invite to classroom will sent to email provided after enrolment.

Tutor: Paul


Lesson 1: Propp's Character Theory.

Lesson 2: Heroes

Lesson 3: Villains

Lesson 4: Princesses and Prizes

Lesson 5: False Heroes, Sidekicks and Sidemen

Lesson 6: Film Focus: The Princess Bride


As part of this block, we will be watching short clips from the following movies:

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) Lego Batman Movie (2017) Maleficent (2014) Star Wars (1977) The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) The Avengers (2012) The Princess Bride (1987) 007: The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) The Wizard of Oz (1939) Toy Story (1995) Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) Willow (1988)

Please Note – This class is suitable for ages 8 – 12, and predominantly uses U/PG rated films/clips. However, sometimes we do show clips from and discuss films that are rated 12.  Details of which films are used and when are available in the Google Classroom area so you can make an informed decision around suitability.