LSFF is committed to providing the best experience for all of our audiences.
Thanks to BFI support, LSFF 2016 are putting in place access improvements across LSFF venues including:
- Large print programmes, programme notes and feedback forms available on request from any LSFF staff member
- Improved signage within each venue
- All LSFF 2016 venues are wheelchair accessible, with limited wheelchair spaces available.
Check individual venue website for further information and reservations.
If you have questions about access at LSFF, you can speak to any member of LSFF staff or email Myriam Raja, LSFF's Access Manager: access@shortfilms.org.uk
First Autism Friendly Screening
LSFF is aware that going to a general performance of a film can be a challenge for audiences on the autism spectrum or with sensory or learning disabilities. To promote greater social inclusion, we're excited to host an adapted screening of a selection from our New Shorts programmes.
We’re pleased to present the first Autism Friendly Screening at LSFF 2016 in partnership with Oska Bright Film Festival on Monday 11th January.
The lights will be kept on at a low level, with reduced sound levels and an allowance for increased levels of movement and noise. This screening is suitable for all audiences.
Book tickets to our Autism Friendly screening [New Shorts: Music and Animation] here: /events/2016-01-11-new-shorts-music-and-animation-austism-friendly-screening
Venue Access
Please contact the venues for any specific enquiry regarding access. The information assembled below is gathered from the information published on their respective websites, it is included here for convenience.
ICA
The ICA has one wheelchair available for use by visitors. Cinema 1, Cinema 2 and the Theatre are all accessible via platform, ramp, and lifts (max. weight on lifts 200kg). There is space for two wheelchairs in both cinemas and the Theatre can accommodate up to six wheelchair users. There is no direct access to the Upper Gallery or the cafe/bar for wheelchair users. All walking areas within the building are kept clear at all times. Seats at the ends of rows, in both cinemas allow for additional legroom. Guide dogs are welcome. The Box Office and Cinemas are equipped with an induction loop system for visitors using hearing aids.
Access details on the ICA website.
Round Chapel
The Round Chapel building has disabled access – use the second entrance along Powerscroft Road, take the ramp down to the back door, and use the lift.
Please contact Myriam Raja, LSFF's Access Manager: myriam@shortfilms.org.uk if you have any access needs and would like to attend this event.
Hackney Picturehouse
All screens have multiple wheelchair spaces. Seats can also be removed to create extra wheelchair spaces. These are usually in the front row, except in Screen 2, where we can create extra spaces at the back. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome at Hackney Picturehouse. If you wish to take a dog into a performance, please let us know when booking so we can arrange an aisle seat. Alternatively your dog can be cared for by a member of staff for the duration of the performance. For those with hearing difficulties there are infrared facilities in all four screens. To use the infrared system, please ask for a headset at the Box Office. The headset plays the film soundtrack, but more loudly. We offer a range of facilities for those with visual impairments, which include contrasting floor textures and stair nosings. Steps in the auditoria are illuminated. There is voice indication in the lifts, and we can produce menus and brochures in large print on request. Customers who have a disability that means that they need a companion with them in the cinema can bring them to any Picturehouse Cinema for free.
Access details on the Hackney Picturehouse website
Oval Space
Oval Space has a passenger lift and accessible toilets. Please notify them before the event if you need to use either of these facilities.
Access details on the Oval Space website
Ace Hotel
Ace Hotel has lift access to all floors, please contact them for more information 020 7613 9800 / enquire.ldn@acehotel.com
Online Accessibility
This website has been developed with accessibility in mind, and we strive to conform as closely as possible with industry standard best practice in accessible and open web technologies.
If you have any feedback or suggestions about improving the accessibility of the LSFF website, please email access@shortfilms.org.uk
