NDFC rolls out accessible films section at IFFI, holds a special screening

PANAJI: The National Film Development Corporation on Friday unveiled the “accessible films” section of the International Film Festival of India with the screening of an ‘accessible’ version of the film ‘12th Fail’ that included sign language for the hearing impaired and audio descriptions for those with sight impairment. NDFC managing director Prithul Kumar reiterated the government’s commitment towards promoting inclusiveness in entertainment industry The section, which for the first time includes 15 accessible films, was rolled out with a screening for an audience that included about 50 children and young people with disabilities. “The film had audio descriptions that helped me understand each scene, even though I could not see the screen,” said Daksh, explaining what an accessible film means for the visually impaired. “The motto of the 55th IFFI is Sabka Manoranjan - inclusivity is a focus area for us at the Ministry of I&B and we have been aptly supported by various partners who have made this journey of IFFI towards inclusivity possible,” Prithul Kumar, managing director, NFDC said at an event attended by representatives of organisations who contributed to making IFFI inclusive.