Film · Film portfolio pages (three production roles)
IB Film IA Grader
Upload your Film portfolio pages (three production roles) and get criterion-by-criterion feedback against the IB assessment criteria in 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. Whether you are at Higher Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL), iBacalao shows where your draft meets the mark scheme and what to improve before formative submission. Free to start in the Mac app; sign-in is required to keep reviews and usage limits tied to your account.
IB assessment criteria — 12 marks total
Your Film portfolio pages (three production roles) is graded against 3 criteria in the official mark scheme. 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
The most frequent reasons students drop marks on each criterion.
Portfolio Pages — Role 1
- Describing what was done without evaluating how it shaped your understanding of the role
- Research missing (no films, theories or practitioners that informed the role)
- Filmmaker intentions never stated, so choices float unanchored
- Page 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 role
- Research missing (no films, theories or practitioners that informed the role)
- Filmmaker intentions never stated, so choices float unanchored
- Page 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 role
- Research missing (no films, theories or practitioners that informed the role)
- Filmmaker intentions never stated, so choices float unanchored
- Page 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: Portfolio Pages — Role 1 (/4), Portfolio Pages — Role 2 (/4), Portfolio Pages — Role 3 (/4). Each criterion has its own mark bands, and your teacher's marks are moderated by the IBO.
What are the most common mistakes in the IB Film Film portfolio pages (three production roles)?
The two criteria worth the most marks are where students lose the most. On Portfolio Pages — Role 1: Describing what was done without evaluating how it shaped your understanding of the role; Research missing (no films, theories or practitioners that informed the role). On Portfolio Pages — Role 2: Describing what was done without evaluating how it shaped your understanding of the role; Research missing (no films, theories or practitioners that informed the role). The full list for every criterion is above.
Which criterion is worth the most marks in the IB Film Film portfolio pages (three production roles)?
The highest-weighted criterion is "Portfolio Pages — Role 1" and is worth 4 marks. The top mark band for this criterion is the most detailed, so missing any element it mentions is the fastest way to lose marks.
What is the word limit for the Film Film portfolio pages (three production roles)?
Word and page limits for the Film portfolio pages (three production roles) are set in 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 rather than being the same across subjects, so check your subject guide for the exact figure. Going over the limit risks examiners stopping at the limit and not marking what follows.
Can I use AI to help with my Film IA?
The IBO allows AI for research support and feedback, 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.