Captions display dialogue on-screen and also describe the audio or sound portion of a film (eg when a door slams, when a phone rings), allowing viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing to follow the script and the action of a film at the same time. When on-screen captions are available with a film, we will always schedule a number of captioned screenings throughout our monthly programme.
In celebration of Deaf Awareness Week (6 - 12 May), we are showing short films made by Deaf people, created as part of Solar Bear’s project Solar Flares: Deaf Heritage. They have supported the creation of new films by deaf artists, covering topics, such as deaf education, deaf sport, deaf creativity and deaf identity. Entry is by Pay What You Can, from £0 to £5.
Communities - two films which explore the meaning and changing future of community spaces and clubs for deaf people in Scotland: Deaf Kilmarnock, Their Story by Scott Campbell and Glasgow Deaf Athletic Football Club by George McGowan (approx 56m)
Identities - three films which consider the complexities of identity and the joy and empowerment that can come with understanding and celebrating your own identity and history: Discovering Manjeet by Manjeet Cross, Milkshakes & Disability: A Helpful Guide by Andrew Pettigrew and Falling on Deaf Ears by Rachael Dunbar (approx one hour).
