NDFC rolls out accessible films section at IFFI, holds a special screening | Latest News India
PANAJI: The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) on Friday unveiled the “accessible films” section of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 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 (X/@PIB_India) 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. Among them was 14-year-old Daksh who said, it was his first time in a theatre to watch a move. “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 film also had an Indian Sign Language (ISL) expert who translated the film for those who are hearing impaired. “The motto of the 55th IFFI is Sabka Manoranjan …