An accessible festival
We want the TAURON American Film Festival to be an event open and accessible to all cinema lovers. Let’s work together to create accessibility across multiple areas:
Vision
This year’s festival program includes two films with audio description. Audio description for My Sunnyside (dir. Matylda Kawka) is available through the Kino Dostępne app. Audio description for The Baltimorons (dir. Jay Duplass) will be available at a dedicated screening on November 10 at 10:30 a.m., using receivers distributed in front of the screening room. Festival volunteers will be on hand before the screenings to assist with both the app and receivers. To use the app, please bring a smartphone with internet access and your own headphones.
Hearing
A special screening of The Baltimorons (dir. Jay Duplass) with SDH subtitles will take place on November 10 at 10:30 a.m. An induction loop system is also available in the cinema. The number of receivers is limited; if you wish to use one, please contact us in advance at a.kolecka@nowehoryzonty.pl or +48 889 057 655.
Getting around
The cinema building is architecturally accessible. Next to the main revolving doors, you’ll find standard glass swing doors with a small threshold. The building is equipped with an elevator, and the ticket counters feature lowered countertops for easier access. Each auditorium includes spaces for wheelchair users, which can be reserved through the early boarding service (by email or phone: a.kolecka@nowehoryzonty.pl or +48 889 057 655). There is an accessible restroom on every floor. A detailed description of the building’s accessibility can be found on the New Horizons Cinema website.
Guide dog
Guide dogs are welcome at all festival events.
Sensitivity
Films containing sensitive content are marked with a crossed-out eye icon in the program. Below you’ll find a catalog of sensitive content. A quiet room is available in the cinema foyer on the first floor.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased on the festival website or at the cinema box office. For assistance with purchasing, contact pomoc@americanfilmfestival.pl or +48 889 057 655. People with disabilities may reserve a specific seat through the early boarding service (via a.kolecka@nowehoryzonty.pl or +48 889 057 655) once a ticket has been purchased. Please note that no disability discounts apply at the festival; a regular ticket must be purchased. However, a caregiver accompanying a person with a disability can receive a free ticket by contacting pomoc@americanfilmfestival.pl in advance.
Accessible events
Films featuring audio description or subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing are clearly marked in the online program.
Sensitive content catalog
The films presented at the TAURON American Film Festival may include the following types of sensitive content. To check the content warnings for a specific film, visit its program page and click the crossed-out eye icon.
Violence – the film contains scenes depicting acts of physical and/or psychological violence.
Sexual violence – the film contains scenes depicting acts of sexual violence.
Violence against animals – the film contains scenes depicting cruelty or harm to animals.
Violence against children – the film contains scenes depicting harm to minors.
Self-harming behavior – the film contains scenes depicting self-injury or suicide.
Drug and/or alcohol use – the film contains scenes involving the use or abuse of intoxicating substances.
Stroboscopic effects – the film contains scenes with with flashing lights that may trigger epileptic seizures or discomfort for people sensitive to light.
