Accessibility

Accessibility for people of all abilities is important to us. All movie theatres of Het Ketelhuis are wheelchair accessible (as well as one of the toilets in the building).

We try to screen as many films as possible with subtitles, including English-spoken films. As an international festival we usually screen English-spoken or English-subtitled films. We kindly ask all Dutch filmmakers and producers to screen their films using English subtitles to accommodate our international visitors.

A number of films are subtitled in Dutch; we know that our deaf visitors sometimes have trouble following English subtitles. Unfortunately, from a financial point of view it is not possible for us to subtitle all films ourselves. However, we do keep abreast of new developments: advances in AI will hopefully make it possible to offer at least automatic translations in the coming years.

During our 2022 edition, we invited a sign language interpreter to interpret all spoken material prior to the film during three screenings (including opening night with speeches and during the award ceremony). We will certainly aim to do this again in the future in order to make more of our screenings and events accessible.

Another point we’re working towards is accessibility for people with neuro-diversity. We take this into account as much as possible, for example by not playing loud music in the foyer, but when there are large crowds, the venue offers limited space for quietness.

Attention to accessibility is also ingrained in our website - the website meets all the requirements in that regard, so that visually impaired people, people with motor disabilities and others can also use the website unimpeded to obtain information.

The 6 Principles of Roze Filmdagen

1. Everyone belongs
Roze Filmdagen is both a festival and a platform for, by and representing the full breadth of the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. It is an equitable space where every voice matters and everyone is welcome to be visible and heard.

2. Respect for diversity
We listen, learn and celebrate differences and queer stories in all their forms, with love, courage and curiosity. Diversity is not an afterthought, but our strength.

3. A welcoming and safe space
We create an environment where everyone can be themselves. Discrimination, prejudice, intimidation and exclusion have no place here. Visitors, filmmakers, volunteers and staff collectively create the welcoming ‘living room’ that the festival aims to be. Everyone contributes to the atmosphere.

4. Open dialogue
We talk with one another, not about one another. Open exchange keeps our festival warm and alive. We respectfully speak up when something does not feel right and report inappropriate behaviour to the Roze Filmdagen organisation and/or the venue staff.

5. Accessible to everyone
From wheelchair access to subtitles, we do everything we can to ensure that everyone can enter and participate, both literally and figuratively. Need assistance or have a question? Please speak to a member of the festival organisation or venue staff.

6. Mindful of our influence
We use our different positions to create space for others, never to dominate or exclude.