Film · Film portfolio pages (three production roles)
IB Film Internal Assessment
Upload your Film portfolio pages (three production roles) and get examiner-level feedback on every criterion — scored against the official IB Film internal assessment (film portfolio) criterion A — portfolio pages — applied to each of the three production roles (first assessment 2019). The film reel (criterion B, 12 of the 24 marks) is video and is not graded in this review. Free to try, no account required.
Assessment criteria — 12 marks total
Your Film portfolio pages (three production roles) is graded against 3 criteria. iBacalao scores each one and tells you exactly where to gain marks.
Portfolio Pages — Role 1
For the first production role: a compelling, discerning evaluation of how your research, creative explorations and production work — led by your filmmaker intentions — shaped your understanding of this role, evidenced across at most 3 portfolio pages.
Portfolio Pages — Role 2
For the second production role: a compelling, discerning evaluation of how your research, creative explorations and production work — led by your filmmaker intentions — shaped your understanding of this role, evidenced across at most 3 portfolio pages.
Portfolio Pages — Role 3
For the third production role: a compelling, discerning evaluation of how your research, creative explorations and production work — led by your filmmaker intentions — shaped your understanding of this role, evidenced across at most 3 portfolio pages.
Common mistakes to avoid
Portfolio Pages — Role 1
Describing what was done without evaluating how it shaped your understanding of the roleResearch missing (no films, theories or practitioners that informed the role)Filmmaker intentions never stated, so choices float unanchoredPage over-filled with screenshots, leaving no room for evaluation
Portfolio Pages — Role 2
Describing what was done without evaluating how it shaped your understanding of the roleResearch missing (no films, theories or practitioners that informed the role)Filmmaker intentions never stated, so choices float unanchoredPage over-filled with screenshots, leaving no room for evaluation
Portfolio Pages — Role 3
Describing what was done without evaluating how it shaped your understanding of the roleResearch missing (no films, theories or practitioners that informed the role)Filmmaker intentions never stated, so choices float unanchoredPage over-filled with screenshots, leaving no room for evaluation
Common questions
How is the IB Film Film portfolio pages (three production roles) marked?
Your Film portfolio pages (three production roles) is marked against 3 criteria totalling 12 marks using the official IB Film internal assessment (film portfolio) criterion A — portfolio pages — applied to each of the three production roles (first assessment 2019). The film reel (criterion B, 12 of the 24 marks) is video and is not graded in this review. Your teacher marks first, then the IBO moderates a random sample from your school — so your mark may be adjusted up or down if the moderator consistently disagrees with your teacher.
What is the most important criterion in the IB Film IA?
All criteria matter, but the highest-weighted criterion — worth the most marks — is "Portfolio Pages — Role 1". Focus on what the mark band descriptor says for the top score and make sure every element it mentions is present in your submission.
Can I use AI to help with my Film IA?
The IBO allows AI for feedback and research support, but the submitted work must be entirely your own. iBacalao gives criterion-by-criterion feedback on your draft — the same kind of comment your teacher would give — without generating any text for your IA.