Film Studies Bingo (Getting to Know You / Community Building)

Kick off Film Studies with zero-cringe connection + film-talk! This print-and-project Bingo gets students moving, introducing themselves, and practicing low-stakes “film speak” (comfort movies, subtitles, non-English films, directors, behind-the-scenes) while you learn their interests and access needs.

What’s Inside

• Student Bingo Card (printable PDF)
• Discussion Prompts page to debrief like a film class (no spoilers)
• Teacher Alternate Prompts page to customize your grid
• Google Slides deck (projectable directions) + editable Bingo card link to swap squares
• Single-classroom license; Google links provided inside the PDF

Time & Prep

• 8–12 minutes as a bell ringer or opener (extend with the prompts)
• Print or project—no cutting required
• Works in advisory, ELA/Film, or Media Studies

Why It Works

• Builds belonging without asking students to overshare on Day 1
• Normalizes captions/audio description and international films
• Sneaks in media-literacy talk (domestic vs. worldwide audiences, accessibility, rewatch value)

Differentiation & Access

• Use “one name per square” to spread voices
• Offer seated/quiet variant (table rounds) if needed
• Students may use initials on cards for privacy

Perfect Pairings

• Box Office Trivia warm-up later in Week 1
• Identity Wheel / Self-Us-Now protocol for community norms