Unlocking Accessibility:
Your Partner for Inclusive Film, TV, and Podcast Production
At Inclusive Communication Services, we understand the importance of clear, accurate communication in films, television shows, and podcasts.
Whether you’re creating an engaging TV series, a blockbuster film, or a thought-provoking podcast, seamless execution is key.
However, this creative process often overlooks a crucial element – accessibility accommodations for Deaf, DeafBlind, hard-of-hearing, and non-English speaking audience members.
Integrating accessibility services into your films, television shows, podcasts, and final edits clearly demonstrates your commitment to the experience and inclusion of every member of your cast, crew,
and audience.
A Diverse Audience Deserves Inclusive Access
Film, television, and podcasts involve cast, crew, and audience members from diverse backgrounds, languages, and abilities, including Deaf, DeafBlind, hard-of-hearing, and non-English speaking individuals.
Accessibility accommodations are essential for those actively involved in the production as well as remote viewers who tune in through virtual platforms.
Only a qualified team of accessibility professionals can ensure equal access and inclusion for this diverse group of individuals.
Inclusive Communication Services ensures that Deaf, DeafBlind, hard-of-hearing, and non-English speaking viewers, crew, and cast members, can fully understand and participate in every production.
Proactive Solutions for Inclusive Productions
Creating an inclusive production goes beyond just meeting standard requirements—it’s about providing exceptional experiences tailored to your unique audience.
At the core of our “inclusive experience” is a dedicated accessibility coordinator available around the clock to address your production needs, including schedule changes or other issues that may come up during your project.
Consider your coordinator an extension of your existing team, offering professional advice and equal-access solutions to ensure a truly inclusive experience. Your coordinator is on hand to join planning meetings and calls, both leading up to and during your production.
Choosing Inclusive Communication Services isn’t just about ensuring accessibility; it’s about fostering an environment where everyone is included in the entertainment and your films, television series, or podcasts are inclusive, unforgettable experiences.
Inclusive Communication Services:
The Gold Standard in Film, Television, and Podcast Accessibility Services
When it comes to film, television, and podcast accessibility, the right partner can make all the difference, so it’s important to choose a community-based organization with a proven track record of providing high-quality, reliable, and reputable services.
Discover why content creators and producers consistently choose Inclusive Communication Services for their accessibility needs:
Inclusive Communication Services:
Your Partner in Inclusive Entertainment Productions
Committing to the communication needs of your diverse audience not only showcases your dedication to inclusivity but also fulfills your obligations under accessibility laws and regulations. With Inclusive Communication Services, you’re not just ensuring accessibility; you’re emphasizing your organization’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
In an interconnected world, film, television, and podcasts bring together individuals of varied backgrounds and abilities. We don’t just accommodate; we elevate accessibility, making every cast, crew, and audience member feel like an integral part of your production.
Here’s how we seamlessly integrate accessibility into your entertainment production planning:
Offer interpreters and closed captioning at podcast events to ensure all viewers, regardless of their hearing abilities, can engage with the podcast in real time.
Add audio descriptions to video content or transcriptions to recorded dialogue to make your finished product accessible to a broad audience.
Ensure people from all backgrounds, languages, and abilities can fully understand and engage with your film or movie with our comprehensive accessibility solutions.
Offer viewers an inclusive and enjoyable entertainment experience with closed captioning and sign language translation for popular TV series, live broadcasts, and reality shows.
Integrate accessibility into your podcasts through our professional translation, transcription, and voiceover services, ensuring all listeners can fully engage with your content.
Make your streaming platform accessible to all users through closed captions, multilingual voiceovers, sign language translation, and subtitle options.
Provide open captions, multilingual voiceovers or subtitles, and professional sign language interpreters during film screenings to ensure all audience members have equal access to your production.
Make live productions accessible to all audience members with sign language interpreters, spoken language interpreters, live captioning, and other accessibility services.
Tips for an Exceptionally Inclusive Entertainment Production
Consider these tips to ensure an accessible and inclusive production:
- Request Services Early: Contact your coordinator at least two to four weeks before your production begins to secure the most qualified professionals and allow adequate prep time.
- Provide Materials: Forward all scripts, recording schedules, character names, music playlists, and any relevant details to your coordinator as soon as available to allow time for precise interpretations and captions.
- Confirm Logistics and Rehearsals: Provide your accessibility coordinator with recording durations, spatial logistics of the venue, and note any open rehearsals or read-throughs that accessibility professionals can attend. Schedule regular breaks for interpreters and captioners to ensure effectiveness.
- Appoint On-Set Contact: Designate an on-set contact person to act as a liaison with your accessibility coordinator and oversee technical setups, manage lighting, communicate preferences, and conduct tech checks to ensure your production process runs smoothly.
- Director of American Sign Language (DASL): Consider appointing a DASL to act as a subject matter expert, facilitate effective communication, and provide guidance on effective accommodations, cultural nuances, and respectful representations of the Deaf community.
- Collaborate with your Accessibility Coordinator: Expect proactive communication from your coordinator leading up to your production, including discussions about optimal interpreter or captioning placement within the venue, lighting adjustments, and equipment setup.
- Arrivals & Clearances: Accessibility teams will arrive 15-30 minutes prior to your production’s start time. Ensure parking and security clearances for hassle-free entry.
- Video Captions: For video content, ensure captions and subtitled are enabled. If unavailable, consult your coordinator.
Following these guidelines will help to create an inclusive experience for
all cast, crew, and audience members!
Inclusive Communication Services makes inclusivity effortless, transforming your film, television show, or podcast projects into accessible experiences that resonate with everyone in the audience.
Let’s work together to create productions that set the standard for accessibility in the entertainment industry.
Contact us today to discuss your needs and start producing accessible and inclusive content that leaves a lasting impact on your audience.
Ready to make your next production truly inclusive?
