Relaxed Cinema at ARC, Stockton Arts Centre
Relaxed Cinema Project
Beacon Films is partnering with ARC, Stockton Arts Centre on a series of Relaxed film screenings.
We are supporting ARC to plan screenings with adjustments to make them more comfortable for older and adult audiences who may be autistic, have learning disabilities or specific access requirements.
Anyone is welcome to attend, so long as you are respectful towards audiences with a range of access needs, including people who may need to make noise or move around during a film.
The Beacon Films Screenings are an exciting addition to the range of Relaxed Screenings ARC already offers, which include family friendly relaxed screenings on Saturday mornings and Dementia Friendly screenings on Thursday afternoons.
Menu
Click a button to jump to section
What’s On
Relaxed Cinema Welcome Event (PG)
Where: ARC Stockton
Date: TBC
Time: TBC
Doors open at TBC, a short film programme starts at TBC.
The short film programme is approx 25 minutes.
Price: FREE
This is a sensory friendly relaxed screening (lights will stay on at a low level and the sound will be at a low level).
This is a fun 25 minute screening of short films made by filmmakers at Beacon Films, a production company which supports disabled and neurodivergent filmmakers.
This is intended as a welcome event for people who have not been to the cinema at ARC before and/or may have access requirements when visiting the cinema. There will be time to look around inside the cinema and you can ask staff or volunteers any questions if you would like.
You are welcome to drop in and out of the event as you like.
The screening will have adjustments to make 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 move around or make noise during a screening.
Content Notes: The film programme is suitable for all ages.
Contact midnight@beaconfilms.org.uk if you are interested in coming to a Relaxed Cinema welcome event at ARC.
Is There Anybody Out There? (12a)
Where: ARC Stockton
When:
Wednesday 21st February, 7.30pm
Doors open about half an hour before the film start time. There are no ads but there is a short film about Relaxed Screenings.
The film is 1 hours and 30 minutes long.
Price: From £4.50 concessions - £9.50 full price.
If you need a companion to attend the cinema with you, such as a Personal Assistant or a carer, you are welcome to claim a free ticket for them. To book a free companion ticket please contact ARC’s box office by telephone on 01642 525199 or book in person. For more information, you can contact ARC Box office by email: box.office@arconline.co.uk
CEA Cards: ARC recognises the CEA card scheme, which helps disabled customers to claim a free companion ticket for cinema visits. If you do not have a CEA card you can still contact the box office about companion tickets.
Please Note for this screening:
The sound will be at a lower level.
The lights will be on at a low level during the film.
Award-winning documentary, Is There Anybody Out There? follows filmmaker Ella Glendining’s global search for someone with a body that looks like hers, exploring what it takes to love yourself fiercely as a disabled person in an ableist world.
Director: Ella Bee Glendining
Year of release: 2023
Country of Production: UK
Content Notes: Please note that this film contains disablism and infrequent strong language. For more information, visit the BBFC website here.
What is a Relaxed Screening?
For most of our Beacon Films Relaxed Screenings the sound and lighting will be “sensory-friendly” Please check details on each film or event listing. This means that the:
Lighting is left on a low level
Sound is kept at a low level
There is also:
a chill-out space available if you need to take a break
You are able to make a bit of noise or movement if you need to.
The screening will not be full of people - there will be plenty of space in the cinema.
There will be friendly volunteers on hand to help with anything you might need.
Due to sensory sensitivities of some of our guests, we do not recommend the screenings for children; particularly those under the age of 2 years old. Please also note the BBFC certificate of the film for any age restrictions on audiences.
The films will also be screened with Descriptive Subtitles
Covid Information
We remind everyone entering the cinema that they should not come in if they do not feel well.
The screenings will not be socially distanced. The screening will be capped at about half of the cinema capacity a maximum of 65 people in the cinema (the standard capacity is 137).
Hand sanitiser is available around the building which customers are encouraged to use.
We encourage volunteers and customers to wear a face covering if they would like to help keep themselves and others safe, though we respect that some people struggle with these.
We will have some disposable face masks available at the Beacon Films Relaxed Screenings at ARC for anyone who would like to use one.
You can find out more about Covid Safety at ARC here.
Download our Easy Read Covid safety information sheet (.pdf) by clicking here.
Cinema Information
Wheelchair and step free access: The ARC building is wheelchair accessible. The Cinema is downstairs and there is lift access to it. In the cinema there are currently 2 spaces for wheelchair users at the back of the cinema. The cinema has step free access to all seating.
Toilets: The cinema has gender specific toilets on the same floor outside the cinema and an accessible toilet. There is one accessible toilet on all five floors of the building at ARC.
Parking: ARC does not have it’s own carpark, but there are a number of carparks nearby.
Access Information: You can find out more about access at ARC on their website here.
A walk through video for the cinema at ARC Stockton Arts Centre. Created for the Relaxed Cinema Project.
ARC - Stockton Arts Centre, Dovecot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1LL
View on Google Maps by clicking here
Click here to be taken to the ARC website
This project is supported by
