This is a fun half hour screening of short films made by filmmakers at Beacon Films, carefully chosen by our programmers. The film programme is suitable for all ages.

This is intended as a welcome event for people who have not been to Star and Shadow before. or who have not been while social distancing rules are in place.

Doors open 1.30pm. Films start at 2pm.

The films will be captioned subtitled and have open audio description.

The screenings will have adjustments to make them more comfortable for more adult audiences who may be autistic, have learning disabilities or additional needs. 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 a bit of noise or movement during a film.

During the Relaxed Screening:

• The Lighting will left on low
• The sound will kept down a bit
• There is a chill-out space available if you need to take a break
• You are able to make a bit of noise or movement during the screening if you need to.
• During the Covid pandemic, we ask you not to move around the cinema once seated, however if you need to stretch your legs you can leave the cinema to use our chill-out space nearby.
• 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.
• The films will also be screened with captioned subtitles and open audio description

Please follow the booking link to the Eventbrite page for more information about the event.

Image description: Still from a short animated film about the Grace Darling rescue. Grace and her father row a boat in a storm on an animated sea.