Accessibilty

We’re committed to making the Cambridge Film Festival a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible space for everyone. To meet the needs of our diverse audience, we offer a number of accessible screenings, Q&As, and events. A list is provided below.

POINT BREAK

The first screening of this film (26th October) will have descriptive subtitles and be followed by a panel discussion with BSL interpretation.

The second screening of this film (27th October) will be a Relaxed Screening.

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DORY PREVIN: ON MY WAY TO WHERE

Both screenings of this film (29th & 30th October) will be Relaxed Screenings.

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FLOW

The first screening of this film (27th October) will be a Relaxed Screening.

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THE STIMMING POOL

Both screenings of this film (26th & 29th October) will be Relaxed Screenings.

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ENCANTO

The screening of this film (29th October) will be a Relaxed Screening.

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MADELEINE

The screening of this film (27th October) will be a Relaxed Screening.

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INDUSTRY DAY

On Monday 28th October.

The following screenings and events include descriptive subtitles and BSL interpretation:

CFF's Annual State of the Industry Panel
BFI NETWORK South East: From Script to Screen
BFI NETWORK South East: Short Film Showcase
BFI NETWORK South East: A Writer's Intuition


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For neurodivergent audiences, with their companions

Relaxed screenings

With house lights on a low level, reduced volume and the shared understanding that everyone is allowed to move around and take breaks from the screen as needed. These screenings are ideal for neurodivergent audiences of all ages, and their families, friends, and carers, but all are welcome.

For d/Deaf customers or people experiencing hearing loss

Descriptive subtitles

On-screen English subtitles, including descriptions of non-dialogue audio

BSL

British Sign Language-interpreted introductions, Q&As and events - seats are allocated to ensure a good view of the interpreter. If you require one, please email info@cambridgefilmfestival.org.uk

Hard of Hearing headphones

Customers with hearing impairment can request a set of headphones that will amplify the film soundtrack. A small number are available from the Arts Picturehouse for films showing on TTP Screen 1 and Screen 3. You can request them at the box office.

Hearing Loops / Induction Loops

Customers with hearing impairment can request an Induction Loop to amplify the film soundtrack. A small number are available from the Arts Picturehouse for films showing on TTP Screen 1 and Screen 3. You can request them at the box office. The Induction loops work with your Hearing Aid, and we will set these up for the customer so that it receives the IR signal from the screen emitter.

For customers who are blind or partially sighted

Assistance Dogs

Guide dogs are welcome in the cinema. If you wish to take a dog to a performance, please let the cinema staff know when booking so they can arrange an aisle seat.

For audiences with reduced mobility or using a wheelchair

Physical Access to screens

All the screens at the Arts Picturehouse cinema, the main Festival venue, are fully accessible to customers with limited mobility, including wheelchair users. All screens are located on the fourth floor and are accessible via a lift situated by the stairs to the screens on the first floor past the Kiosk. When you arrive at the cinema ushering point, a long ramp leads down to the three screen entrances. Cinema toilets are on the first floor past the kiosk area and include an accessible toilet (on the left-hand side when you are through to the toilet hallway) All screens have dedicated wheelchair spaces. If you wish to book a wheelchair space, please mention this when booking over the phone or in person.

Alternatively, contact the cinema at cambridge@picturehouses.co.uk, and they can ensure that space is kept free for you.

Physical Access around the Arts Picturehouse cinema

The accessible entrance to the building is on the right-hand side. There is ramp access to both front entrances, but the right-sided entrance is where the lift is located. This lift will take you to the first-floor foyer, where you can locate the Kiosk and the Bar/ Restaurant area on the second floor. There aren't any parking facilities at the cinema; the nearest car park is at the Grand Arcade, a 7-minute walk (0.3 miles).

If you can't find your answer here, reach out to us on info@cambridgefilmfestival.org.uk