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 ACMI 1 session of Music on Film Gala – Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story on Thursday 10 August (7.30pm) will screen with Open Captions.
Updated information about Open Captioned sessions at MIFF this year will be available here from Program Launch, Tuesday 11 July.
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 ACMI 1 session of Music on Film Gala – Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story on Thursday 10 August (7.30pm) will screen with Audio Description.
Updated information about Audio Described sessions at MIFF this year will be available here from Program Launch, Tuesday 11 July.
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.
Updated information about Assistive Listening services at MIFF this year will be available here from Program Launch, Tuesday 11 July.
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.
Updated information about Hearing Loop services at MIFF this year will be available here from Program Launch, Tuesday 11 July.
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.
Updated information about Auslan-interpreted events at MIFF this year will be available here from Program Launch, Tuesday 11 July.
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.
Updated information about 100% Subtitled sessions at MIFF this year will be available here from Program Launch, Tuesday 11 July.
Please see How to Book Your Ticket to ensure MIFF can provide the best service.