Take the cinemas’ training

Our autism friendly screenings training was produced using over 8 years’ experience working with cinemas to host regular sensory friendly screenings. We consulted autism experts and cinema industry experts to make sure it covers everything you need to know to successfully host your own autism friendly screenings.

Watch the video and use the buttons below to take the training.

We worked with the UK Cinema Association, the British Film Institute’s Film Audience Network, ODEON, Showcase, autism experts and some of our wonderful guests.

The training includes:

  • A short video that gives you an insight into autism friendly screenings
  • Free resources to download
  • An introduction to autism friendly screenings and its story so far
  • Your guide to understanding autism and communicating with your guests
  • How to make your screening autism friendly, including; pre-screening preparation, programming and film choice, publishing and taking bookings and adjustments on the day
  • Funding options available for your screenings
  • How to promote your screenings

By taking the training and hosting your own autism friendly screenings, you’re helping the 80% of people with autism who feel excluded from their community access an experience many people take for granted.

Take the training now

Your cinema and staff are just a few steps away from hosting high quality and inclusive autism friendly screenings. Watch the video and use the buttons below to complete it now.

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Watch the video and use the buttons below to take the training.