Mi Primer Festival: cinema for everyone, without barriers

Mi Primer Festival strengthens its commitment to inclusion with accessible screenings for Deaf audiences, children with ASD and visually impaired audiences, as well as improvements to the festival's digital accessibility.

From November 7 to 22, Mi Primer Festival celebrates its 19th edition with a strong commitment to inclusion. The festival aims to ensure that all children and their families can enjoy cinema on equal terms. In addition to providing accessible facilities at all its venues, this year it is taking things a step further by offering screenings specifically adapted for Deaf audiences, children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and, as a major new feature, audio-described screenings for visually impaired audiences.

All accessible screenings are supported by front-of-house staff with experience in inclusion. In addition, audience feedback is collected through satisfaction surveys at the end of each activity, helping the festival continue to improve year after year.

Accessible screenings for Deaf audiences
These screenings feature subtitles adapted for Deaf audiences, a hearing loop system, a Catalan Sign Language (LSC) interpreter and live captioning during the introduction and post-screening discussion. A dedicated information and welcome point will also be available to provide personalised assistance to families.
  • Iron Boy (Nov 7 – Filmoteca de Catalunya, 5:00 pm · Ages 10+)
  • Honey (Nov 14 – Filmoteca de Catalunya, 5:00 pm · Ages 10+)
  • Short Film Competition 10+ (Nov 22 – Filmoteca de Catalunya, 5:00 pm · Ages 10+)

As in previous years, we are offering 10 free pairs of tickets per screening for Deaf attendees and one companion. To reserve them, please email hola@primerfestivaldecine.com. This offer is limited to the first 10 people who request tickets. Any additional companions must purchase their own tickets.

NEW! Audio-described screenings for visually impaired audiences
For the first time, the festival is introducing audio description so that visually impaired children can follow the stories and fully enjoy the cinematic experience.
  • Opening: Julián (Nov 7 – Institut Francès, 11:30 am · Ages 6+) – Pre-recorded audio description.
  • Expedition into the Jungle (Nov 14 – Cinemes Girona, 5:00 pm · Ages 5+) – Catalan-language version with adapted subtitles and live audio description.

Autism-friendly screenings (ASD-adapted)
These screenings offer a calmer and more predictable sensory environment: the room remains partially lit, the sound is gentle and consistent, and presenters clearly explain when the screening is about to begin. Families also have access to a quiet room if they need a break.
  • Little Animated Experiments (Nov 8 – Condeduque, Madrid, 12:00 pm · Ages 5+)
  • Little Animated Experiments (Nov 14 – Teatre CCCB, Barcelona, 12:00 pm · Ages 5+)
  • Crazy Stop-Motion (Nov 15 – Teatre CCCB, Barcelona, 12:00 pm · Ages 10+)
  • Local talent (Nov 22 – Auditori Sant Martí, Barcelona, 12:00 pm · Ages 5+)

In addition, the festival continues to provide pre-visit guides for its venues. These guides allow families to familiarise themselves with the spaces and the details of each activity in advance. They are particularly useful for neurodivergent audiences, as well as for any family wishing to prepare for their visit ahead of time.

An increasingly accessible website
Mi Primer Festival is also making progress in digital accessibility, introducing improvements to its website's keyboard navigation, colour contrast and content readability in line with WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Further improvements include accessible labelling for screen readers and a more logical content structure. Mi Primer Festival is committed to breaking down barriers and bringing cinema closer to every family, with stories that move us, make us laugh and invite us to reflect.
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