Film Event Accessibility Scorecard
Reports and Publications
Using data from to address successes and improvements of accessibility at film events
2024
The Scorecard Report unveils the first 16 months of data from the Film Event Accessibility Scorecard. Between July 22, 2022 and November 20, 2023, 353 respondents provided feedback on 75 film events worldwide.
The Scorecard Report aims to create guideposts for film event organizers to provide equal access to these important events for both disabled audiences and disabled industry members.
2024 Key Takeaways
Inaccessibility Dominates the Festival Landscape: 73% of disabled respondents experienced some form of inaccessibility in the film festival experience.
93% of the reported-on festivals scored below the median.
46% DISAGREE that venue accessibility was accurate on website.
41% DISAGREE accessible seating process was in place.
47% DISAGREE volunteers were trained on access features.
79% DISAGREE functional assistive listening devices were available.
60% DISAGREE panels and Q&As were moderated accessibly.
