Resources for Relaxed Screenings
On this page you will find resources to help plan your own Relaxed Screenings.
Daydream Cinema resources coming soon.
Here are some links to resources from other organisations:
These resources have been collated during the course of a Film Hub North supported Relaxed Screening project by Beacon Films CIC.
Autism Friendly Cinema:
Dimensions autism friendly training for cinemas
Dementia Friendly Cinema:
Alzheimer’s Society Dementia-Friendly Screenings: Guidance for cinemas
Film content guidance
The Film and TV charity, The Whole Picture Toolkit: Trigger Warning guidance and sample wording
British Board of Film Classification (BBFC)
Learning Disabled audiences
Oska Bright Film Festival: Welcoming Learning Disabled Audiences Back
Relaxed Screening awareness
Beacon Films Film Factory members have created a film for cinemas to screen before their Relaxed Screenings. The film aims to raise awareness about access and Relaxed Screenings and make sure audiences know what to expect.
Watch the film here:
The film was commissioned by ARC Stockton where it is curently being screened before films, as well as at The Customs House, South Shields.
If you are interesed in screening the film alongside Relaxed Screenings at your cinema, please contact [email protected]
Deaf and disabled Accessibility Guides
Scottish Queer International Film Festival (SQIFF) have produced a guide supported by Film Hub Scotland, for film exhibitors of all sizes:
SQIFF’s Deaf and Disabled Accessibility Guide
Relaxed Theatre advice
Touretteshero: Relaxed Performances FAQs
Get in touch if you need help to improve accessibility at your venue or want to organise a Daydream Cinema Club or Screening in your community.
Daydream Cinema creates and supports accessible cinema screenings and film clubs for neurodivergent and disabled audiences.