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Autism Friendly Film Festival

Find a local autism-friendly screening near you this Autism Acceptance Month.

“They mean everything to me to know my son can go to the cinema once a month. I don’t have to tell him to be quiet etc, everyone’s in the same boat and understands, no way would I take him to a normal showing it just wouldn’t be possible.”

Upcoming screenings

Use the filters to find a screening at a cinema partner near you for Autism Acceptance Month 2025.

Adjustments include

  • Lights left on low
  • Sound turned down
  • No adverts or trailers
  • Staff trained in autism understanding
  • Disabled access
  • Chill out zone, where available
  • Move around and choose where you sit
  • Make noise and movements
  • Use equipment and devices
  • Bring your own food and drink
  • Free entry for carers*

Autism-friendly screenings are sometimes called relaxed or sensory-friendly screenings. Adjustments are made to reduce stress and sensory input, such as low lighting and sound, freedom to move and staff trained in autism awareness.

About Dimensions

National not-for-profit support provider

For over 40 years, Dimensions has been supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people to have a louder voice, choice, and control in their lives.