Cultivate - East Midlands cultural sector
Case Study
BSL Interpretation at Metro Centre Derby
Added On: 29th February 2008
Summary:
What
BSL interpretation at Metro Centre, Derby
When
2000/2001
Where
Derby, East Midlands
Approach
To build an audience amongst people for whom British Sign Language (BSL) is their first language/ major language and to facilitate access to the cinema for this linguistic minority
Key features
- Programming mainstream and of general appeal
- Partnership with key players - local statutory health sector, University of Derby Deaf Support Service Unit
- Incorporation of technology - sub titles to help build deaf audiences for foreign language films
- Staff training - BSL and Deaf Culture
Lessons
Signers need high visibility and to be well lit Some of the meaning was lost in translation
Impact
- Now seen as leading cinema for integrated screening
- Attracted 170 attenders at four titles
Funding
£1,000 from New Audiences
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