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Come and join us for Vaisakhi - the Indian spring harvest festival, which has been celebrated for centuries. Vaisakhi is of special importance in Sikhi as it marks the day the Khalsa was established by Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1699.

Join Maria and Jayne as they explore the key similarities and differences between Roman Catholic and Protestant branches of Christianity.

Created for use within classrooms and broadcast on TrueTube, this short animation was created to inspire personal reflection on where faith comes from, how it is influenced by the communities around us and if it is OK to question what you believe.

Join us to celebrate Diwali (or Deepavali) for The Festival of Lights. This colourful, mixed-media film takes the audience inside a vibrant Mandir, where Hindus of all ages come together to celebrate one of the most cherished festivals in Hindu culture.

Addressing how religious communities across the world are combatting climate change – this series links spiritual values with environmental activism showing how faith can inspire a greener, more sustainable future. These short films were produced for the classroom, each one focusing on a different community or faith group.

Meet Brother Matthew, he is a Carmelite Friar. Check out the daily routine of his life as friar. We’ll see his commitment to a life of prayer, contemplation, and service.

Meet Janna, Malaika and Deen. They are going on their very first Umrah! They are making their way to Makkah in Saudi Arabia the holiest city for Muslims. Along the way, they journey to Madinah where the Prophet Muhammad lived and is now buried.

Refugee Stories series features personal accounts from individuals who have faced the harrowing journey of seeking asylum. These narratives highlight the resilience and hope that refugees maintain despite their challenging circumstances.

Pilgrimage Moments on TrueTube presents a series of reflective and poignant clips from various pilgrimage journeys, exploring themes of faith, spirituality, and personal growth and highlight personal stories and discussions among the pilgrims.

Step into the vibrant celebration of Bandi Chhor Divas, a Sikh holiday that coincides with Diwali, the festival of lights. It commemorates the release of Guru Hargobind Ji, the sixth Sikh Guru, from imprisonment in the historic Gwalior Fort.

The climate series films on TrueTube educate viewers about climate change's causes, impacts, and solutions through expert interviews, real-life case studies, aiming to raise awareness and inspire sustainable action. We look at the different religions to see the different perspectives on the Climate and what we should do prevent facing problems with the climate in the future.

With a global increase in web searches of the term 'climate anxiety' this film is a timely exploration of the emotional effect of climate change through one individual’s remarkable true story.

Roots of Carnival celebrates London's annual carnival held in Notting Hill - a perfect resource for Black History Month. It features a host of voices from those who attend the event and those who help organise it. Made in conjunction with the BFI Documentary Residential.

Bryony shares her heartbreaking but hopeful story about living with cerebral palsy, PTSD and anxiety - and describes how people don't always notice or understand these 'hidden disabilities'.

The Bible is the world’s all time No.1 best-selling book, and for Christians, it’s the world’s most important book – a guide for life containing God’s words. You could spend your whole life studying it (and lots of people do) but our animation takes you from Genesis to Revelation in just ten minutes.

British Values from TrueTube is a film that delves into the diverse and sometimes conflicting interpretations of fundamental British values through the experiences of students tasked with presenting on the subject.

Holy Cribs on TrueTube explores various religious buildings and places of worship through guided tours, offering insights into the architectural features, symbols, and traditions of different faiths.

The Humanists UK organisation helped us get access to a very special woman, Cathy, who agreed to be filmed for an interview about her life and her impending death due to a terminal illness.

Watch Ivy experience her naming ceremony, with the key features explained, while her parents discuss the Humanist principles they want to instill in her.

This film discusses the existence of racism in the U.K. and demonstrates healthy conversation and good communication skills when discussing challenging topics.

A powerful 9 film series intended for educational use. It includes 7 interviews with a variety of people who have experienced dependency and its negative effects. But all of these dark testimonies end with with a message of hope and recovery: there is always light at the end of the tunnel.

What is commitment? What does commitment look like for different families? Produced in partnership with FASTN, four families discuss their relationships.

Just before VE Day in 2020, this interview with Doreen recounting her memories of WW2 was recorded during lockdown conditions due to the coronavirus. Doreen compares how the nation felt then to how it feels during the pandemic.

As Jaz and Charlie make a final attempt to keep their relationship alive, one of them comes out as non-binary (meaning they don’t identify as male or female), sparking a conversation that will change them both forever.

Students from Key Stages 4 and 5 in schools all around the country give us the view from the classroom on five big topics, from abortion to gender.

Three young Muslim women called Ambar, Ilhan and Athena give their personal (and very different!) opinions on what it means to wear hijab, and the status of women in Islam.

It’s not your fault. You didn’t ask for it. You are not weak. You are strong. A short documentary about sexual harassment in schools.

John is falling behind at school, ignoring his mates and neglecting his girlfriend - all because he's become obsessed with maintaining his online persona. He spends so much time on his phone, he eventually becomes trapped inside it. Literally.

An epic telling of a ghastly war between gods and demons.

Real stories of how Religious Studies benefits students and young professionals.

James has been outed at school before he could come out on his own terms, and he's afraid of what his parents will say when they discover he's got a boyfriend.

Emily talks frankly about her bi-polar, encouraging us all to be more open about our mental health.

Jemmar tells the story of how she went from hating how she looked, to a realisation of the injustices that made her feel that way, to proud acceptance of herself as a beautiful, working class, black young woman.

A tool to help teachers pronounce and understand a range of religious terms.

Will genetic modification change us for the better or not? Watch short doc FUTURE HUMANS and join the discussion. Film narrated by the incredible Bonnie Wright.

How do we get from Jesus to the great big church - all the great big churches - we have today in just ten minutes? Watch to find out.

How much do the circumstances of your birth affect the person you become?

Tanwen talks openly about coping with the loss of her father.

A comedy drama about Ryan and Natalie - two young people struggling through their first sexual encounter, and having to deal with each other's expectations, a shiny trumpet and way too many cats.

A short comedy drama about love, muscles and a lot of eating.

How Islam began in under ten minutes? Not a problem.

A drama about social media which imagines the internet as an infinite theatre, with all eyes on you.

What are the differences between Shia and Sunni Muslims? When Fatimah (a Shia Muslim) stops to help Abubakr (a Sunni Muslim) recover from his asthma attack, they get talking. Then the argument begins.

BAFTA-winning drama telling the story of a British refugee family fleeing a fictional conflict, through the eyes of a young girl.

Charlie and her favourite soft toy (and best friend) Blue introduce primary-aged children to the religions of the world!

Brilliant comedy animation telling the story of how Krishna got his revenge on King Kans.

BAFTA-nominated documentary about an inspiring young nurse striving to reconcile her faith with her sexuality.

Ten years on from the 7/7 London bombings, four people reflect on their experiences of the day.