deBlanc is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to people with disabilities. We aim to provide an inclusive and seamless user experience for all, regardless of ability or technology.

Accessibility Commitment

Our commitment to accessibility extends to ensuring that all aspects of our website are designed and developed to be inclusive and user-friendly for individuals with disabilities.

Web Accessibility Principles

Web accessibility involves creating websites that can be used by everyone, including those with visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive disabilities. It aims to provide an equal opportunity for people with disabilities to access and interact with web content.

Accessibility arrangements in the organization

The 48 Hour Film Project Scotland is committed to making our events open, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone. Accessibility looks different for different people, and while we cannot guarantee the same provisions at every event or screening, we always aim to make our activities accessible in the following ways:

British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation for key events, such as kick-offs, awards, and Q&As.
Level access venues with step-free entry, wheelchair access, and accessible toilets wherever possible.
Captioned films, especially at screenings and online showcases, so that audiences who are Deaf, hard of hearing, or who prefer captions can take part.
Audio description, offered at selected screenings, to make films accessible for blind and partially sighted audiences.
Laugh Light technology, a visual reflection of audience reactions, designed especially to support Deaf filmmakers in experiencing how their work is received during screenings.
All-ages access (unless otherwise restricted by the venue or film content), so families and younger audiences can participate.
Accessible digital content, including captions on videos, clear alt-text descriptions, and screen-reader friendly design on our website and social media.
LGBTQ+ friendly spaces where everyone is welcome and respected, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. We celebrate diversity in all its forms.
Carers go free at many events (please contact us to arrange a ticket).
Relaxed and welcoming spaces, where we work to reduce barriers and create an atmosphere that is warm, safe, and inclusive.

General Access Statement

We want the 48 Hour Film Project Scotland to be a festival where everyone feels they belong – whether you are a filmmaker, audience member, volunteer, or guest. To support that aim, we commit to:

Working with venues and partners across Scotland to choose spaces that are as accessible as possible.
Being transparent about where there may be access limitations, so that audiences know what to expect before attending.
Making continuous improvements, building accessibility into the way we plan events, choose venues, and present films.
Welcoming feedback and suggestions, so that we can keep learning from our community.
Offering flexibility: if you let us know your access needs in advance, we will do our best to meet them.
Embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion across our programming and organisational culture.
Exploring new technologies and practices – such as captioning, audio description, and Laugh Light – to open up fresh ways of sharing and experiencing films.
Championing respect and kindness, ensuring our events remain safe and positive spaces free from discrimination or harassment.

We believe that accessibility and inclusion are ongoing commitments, not one-off promises. Our aim is to remove barriers wherever we can, celebrate Scotland’s diverse creative community, and ensure the 48 Hour Film Project Scotland is a place where everyone can create, connect, and enjoy film.

If you have any questions, requests, or suggestions about accessibility at our events, please get in touch at louise@deBlanc.org.