Suggested guidelines for AD in cinemas

A majority of the cinemas in the UK deliver AD on the latest film releases.

Information and advice

We can offer advice to the industry on all aspects of making films easier for people with a sight problem to enjoy.

This includes:

• audio description: how to make your film release accessible
• advice on making your cinema accessible to blind and partially sighted people
• advice on audio description equipment for cinemas
• where to find an audio describer or company
• training courses in audio description
• guidelines for writing audio description (PDF, 148 KB)

AD trailer in UK cinemas

See the new 'Top Cat' trailer that promotes audio description in cinemas

AD equipment leaftlet

Action on hearing loss, with editorial support on AD from RNIB, has produced guidance about delivering subtitles and AD in cinemas.

• Know your equipment - guide to equipment to help people with sensory loss in cinemas (PDF, 367 KB)

More information

To discuss any requirements your organisation may have please contact the RNIB helpline, email audiodescription@rnib.org.uk or telephone 08456 01 01 81.

RNIB also offers information to blind and partially sighted cinema-goers.