This page details communication access services available at MIFF venues and in MIFF sessions.
Open Captions
Select sessions at MIFF will screen with Open Captions. Open Captioned screenings display captions that dictate any spoken dialogue, music or sound effect in the film and are shown on the screen for the duration of the film.
The following sessions will screen with Open Captions:
| 10 August, 7.30pm, ACMI 1 (CBD) | |
| 12 August, 9.30pm, Comedy Theatre (CBD) | |
| 14 August, 6pm, Kino 1 (CBD) | |
| 15 August, 1.30pm, ACMI 1 (CBD) 20 August, 4pm, Forum (CBD) |
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| 15 August, 9pm, Comedy Theatre (CBD) | |
| 15 August, 6.30pm, Kino 2 (CBD) | |
| 19 August, 7.45pm, ACMI 1 (CBD) |
To book a ticket to an Open Caption session, please see How to Book Your Ticket to ensure MIFF can provide the best service.
Audio Description
Select sessions at MIFF will screen with an Audio Description (AD) track. This service provides additional narration and commentary that aims to describe body language, expressions, movements, key action and the visual content of the film, thereby offering additional information about the film through sound. Narration occurs during the natural pauses in the audio, and sometimes during dialogue if deemed necessary. Audio description units are available for collection from the MIFF Box Office at the venue. Please see a MIFF FOH Staff member when you arrive for assistance.
The following sessions will screen with Audio Description:
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17 August, 11.15am, ACMI 2 (CBD) Please note: For this session, the Audio Description track will play through the main cinema speakers and all patrons in the cinema will hear the Audio Description track. Audio Description provides additional narration and commentary that aims to describe body language, expressions, movements, key action and the visual content of the film, thereby offering additional information about the film through sound. All other sessions will have the Audio Description track available through a device with headphones that can be borrowed from the MIFF Box Office. For any questions regarding access services available for this film, please contact access@miff.com.au. |
| 5 August, 3pm, Forum (CBD) |
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| 5 August, 6.30pm, Forum (CBD) | |
| 9 August, 6pm, The Capitol (CBD) 15 August, 1.30pm, ACMI 1 (CBD) 20 August, 4pm, Forum (CBD) |
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| 10 August, 7.30pm, ACMI 1 (CBD) | |
| 13 August, 11am, ACMI 1 (CBD) 19 August, 4.15pm, Kino 1 (CBD) |
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| 13 August, 1.45pm, ACMI 1 (CBD) 15 August, 6.30pm, Kino 2 (CBD) |
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| 14 August, 6pm, Kino 1 (CBD) |
To book a ticket to an Audio Described session, please see How to Book Your Ticket to ensure MIFF can provide the best service.
Assistive Listening
At select MIFF venues this year, Assistive Listening is provided in the form of an Assistive Listening device that patrons can borrow and use for the duration of the session. Patrons can use the device provided by the venue complete with headphones to hear an amplified version of the film sound through the headphones.
For Assistive Listening at MIFF venues and sessions this year, please see Venue Information.
To enquire about Assistive Listening at MIFF sessions this year, please see How to Book Your Ticket to ensure MIFF can provide the best service. Please note: Assistive Listening may not be available for specific sessions screening with Audio Description.
Hearing Loop
At select MIFF venues this year, a Hearing Loop is provided. Patrons can tune in using their own hearing-aid device for amplified film sound directly into the ear.
For more information about which MIFF venues have a Hearing Loop, please see Venue Information.
If you require the use of a Hearing Loop, please see How to Book Your Ticket to ensure MIFF can provide the best service.
Auslan-Interpreted Events
To engage a wider audience for MIFF’s program of films and events, Auslan interpreters will be present at a selection of Talks, introductions, Q&As and special events throughout the festival.
The following sessions and events will be Auslan-interpreted:
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13 August, 11am, ACMI 1 (CBD) Please note: This session will feature an introduction and post-film discussion in Auslan from a panel of Deaf filmmakers and artists, and the film will screen with Open Captions. The intro and post-film discussion will be conducted entirely in Auslan, with spoken-English interpreters provided to allow access for all patrons. This is an opportunity to gain insights into how Deaf and hard-of-hearing people experience film and, in particular, The Tuba Thieves. Awareness of Deaf culture and language is an advantage, as certain concepts and turns of phrase may not be explained; however, all patrons are welcome to attend and experience this unique event. Deaf community panel members will be announced soon. For any questions about access services for this session, please contact access@miff.com.au. |
| 12 August, 2pm, The Wheeler Centre (CBD) | |
| 15 August, 6.30pm, ACMI 2 (CBD) |
To book a ticket to an Auslan-interpreted event, please see How to Book Your Ticket to ensure MIFF can provide the best service.
100% Subtitled
Many films screening at MIFF are subtitled and without any spoken English language, including some films that are silent or that have no dialogue.