Friday

RELAXED SCREENING: Beacon Films Showcase + Best of Oska Bright

Fri, 20 Oct 2023

We present a special relaxed screening at Arts Centre Washington with a screening of films from Beacon Arts & Oska Bright Film Festival.

Running Order

Doors open from 12.15
Beacon Films Showcase starts: 12.45pm
Interval / Break: approx 1.15 – 1.30
Oska Bright short films: 1.30pm
The film programme lasts 1 hour 15 minutes

Beacon Films are a production company of neurodivergent and disabled filmmakers based in Newcastle. Filmmakers will present a selection of their recent work.

This will be followed by a selection of short films from the best of the Oska Bright Film Festival, the world’s leading film festival for films by people with learning disabilities or autism. The screening is a collaboration between Oska Bright Programmers and Beacon Films.

Films TBC

Content Notes: Most of the screenings are family friendly however there may be a couple of horror genre films which are presented in a comical way. We can give a fuller breakdown of the film content notes nearer to the time of the event. We would recommend the film programme for ages 12+ to adults.

The screening will have some adjustments to make it more comfortable for audiences who may be autistic, have learning disabilities and/or specific access requirements. Anyone is welcome to attend, so long as you are respectful towards audiences with a range of access requirements, including people who may need to make a bit of noise or movement during a film.

What to expect during this Relaxed Screening:

• The lighting will stay on at a low level.
• The volume will be at a lower level.
• You are able to make noise or movement during the screening if you need to.
• There is a chill-out space available if you need to take a break
• The screening will not be full of people – there will be plenty of space in the cinema.
• There will be friendly staff or volunteers on hand to help with anything you might need.
• The film will be screened with captioned subtitles.
• The screening is Pay As You Can and Carers and personal assistants get a free ticket.

Please note that for this screening:

Due to the sensory sensitivities of some of our guests, we do not recommend the screenings for children under the age of 2 years old.

The screening will take place in the theatre of the Washington Arts Centre. You can watch the Arts Centre Washington walkthrough videos before your visit if you would find it helpful: https://sunderlandculture.org.uk/our-venues/arts-centre-washington/venue-walk-through/ 

Sunderland Shorts x Film Hub North | Northern Exposure Screening

We are delighted to present a new programme of shorts, curated by a group of young, emerging film programmers who are taking over Film Hub North’s Northern Exposure series throughout 2023 & 2024.

We’ll be showcasing work from Northern filmmaking talent, with a specific focus on voices and stories that often go unheard in mainstream cinema.

After the screening, you can meet the Film Hub North team and other local aspiring filmmakers.

This event is part of BFI Film Academy – delivered by Film Hub North. BFI Film Academy offers opportunities for ambitious 16-25 year olds, anywhere in the UK, to get to know more about film and how to forge a career in the screen industries.

No previous film experience or training is required to take part in BFI Film Academy. Come along, find out more and get involved.

This event is free but ticketed. This event will be photographed.

Films (70 Mins Approx.)

• Short Change – 7:20
• Teddy – 12:30
• The Ode to Partition – 12:00
• Dirty Wanker – 14:03
• F.O.G – 10:11
• HAV – 2:55
• Mama Justine Hair of Beauty – 3:33
• Midnight Whispers – 9:53