This page includes information about accessibility at venues and accessible screenings at LIFF 2023 and how to request additional support and contact us with any queries.
Leeds International Film Festival is a place for everyone. During the film festival, if you are feeling uncomfortable, overwhelmed, or just in need of a quiet moment, please ask one of the LIFF 2023 volunteers or staff members who will be more than happy to help you.
We aim to make LIFF as accessible as possible, so if you have any questions, comments or feedback, or require an alternative/accessible version of any of our LIFF 2023 materials please email the LIFF Team: leeds.film@leeds.gov.uk.
Please contact our box office team if you have any questions or feedback relating to access for any of our screenings: tickets@leeds.gov.uk.
HOW TO BOOK & COMPANIONS/CEA CARD
Online Individual tickets on each film page on leedsfilm.com and passes on this page.
Over the phone 0113 376 0318 (Lines open: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm).
In person at Carriageworks Theatre Open every Tuesday until 24 October, 1pm to 6pm. Then every day from 30 October to 18 November, 1pm to 6pm. In addition, we are selling tickets at our venues during LIFF 2023 but advanced booking is recommended where possible.
In person at venues during LIFF 2023 We also sell tickets on the door at venues during LIFF 2023 - advanced booking is recommended where possible.
Companions and CEA Card We offer free entry for essential companions and accept the CEA Card at all our venues. To book essential companion seats please visit the box office in person or contact via phone or email. To apply for a CEA Card please click on the following link.
HOW TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
We want to ensure you have the best experience possible when attending Leeds International Film Festival. If you require any additional support during your visit, please email leeds.film@leeds.gov.uk.
Also, if you wish to request a transfer of seats during a screening (to allow movement from a wheelchair or similar to a fixed seat in the venue) please email leeds.film@leeds.gov.uk.
ACCESSIBILITY AT VENUES
Below is a list of venues we are using during LIFF2023. Please click the link to read full address, website and access information.
DISABLED PARKING
If you require disabled parking, please click on the following links for maps of Leeds City Centre which label various parking spaces available.
For a written list of the parking spaces available please email: leeds.film@leeds.gov.uk.
ACCESSIBLE SCREENINGS
We are increasing the number of accessible screenings at LIFF 2023 and adding more each week as further films with accessible options become available. More films will be available with descriptive subtitles and audio description, and we also have relaxed screenings.
Screenings of films with descriptive subtitles
Films with additional descriptive subtitles of non-dialogue audio, combining the information of both subtitles and captions. They include important non-dialogue audio like sound effects and speaker identification.
Screenings with audio description
Audio description is commentary that aims to describe body language, expressions and movements to blind or partially sighted audience members.
Relaxed screenings
Relaxed screenings are screenings where the environment has been adapted to be more welcoming and accessible to people with additional needs. These could be people living with autism, or other people with neurodiversity.