Introducing our new season of Autism-friendly 'relaxed' screenings!
This Autism-friendly season is curated by Robin Elliott-Knowles (founder of the Electric Palace B Movie Fan Club) and Eggtooth Film Club. Each screening in the series will include a feature film, plus a short film from the Oska Bright Film Festival archive.
Robin will introduce the screenings, which will be followed by informal discussion.
Bring a trusted friend for free!
Tickets for our Autism-friendly screenings are £10 - and with our double ticket option you can bring a trusted friend along for free! Or come along on your own and meet some friendly faces eager to enjoy cinema in a relaxed environment.
An Autism-friendly screening is where people can watch a film in a relaxed environment. They are different from regular film screenings because:
- the lights are low instead of completely off, so you can still see where you're going
- the volume is a little lower than a standard screening
- you can move around the cinema freely as you wish during the screening
- you can leave the cinema room during the screening and return without having to worry
- you can make noise, stim, and enjoy yourself
- there is a friendly atmosphere
- there are people around if you need any help
These screenings are for anyone who would feel safe and welcome in this environment.
At Electric Palace, we think the cinema should be for everyone, that's why we offer Autism-friendly screenings.
Films in the Autism-friendly series:
Amelie, plus short film
Sunday 17 November, 11.30am
Amelie, an innocent and naive girl in Paris, with her own sense of justice, decides to help those around her and along the way, discovers love.
Ed Wood, plus short film
Sunday 15 December 2024, 11.30am
Story of low-budget Hollywood director Edward D. Wood, Jr., whose notoriously "bad" cult films made cinema history. With a lack of any obvious talent Edward D. Wood Jnr sets forth to fulfil his dreams to be a film director making 'Glen or Glenda?' (USA/1953) and 'Plan 9 from Outer Space' (USA/1956). He is a man with passion for his art, if not the reality to make it a success.
Playtime
Sunday 12 January 2025, 11.30am
Before Mr Bean there was Monsieur Hulot who innocently creates chaos wherever he goes, leaving a trail of mishaps and accidents in his wake. The third of our new regular 'relaxed' screenings aimed at neurodivergent audiences.
January 2025 and beyond
Coming up in the new year we'll be showing new release The Stimming Pool, which has been co-created by our B Movie Fan Club curator, Robin Elliot-Knowles. Other screening titles to be confirmed. We'll also be hosting a Neurodivergence-focused Film Festival, so watch this space for more information!
Sunday 16 February - Sex And Drugs and Rock N Roll (Mat Whitecross, 2009)
Sunday 16 March - The Rebel (Ray Galton, Tony Hancock, 1961)
Do contact us if you're interested in bringing a group along to the screenings or working with us on the events.
Inside the Electric Palace
Learn more about the Electric Palace and what you can expect in our short video.
With thanks to filmmaker Sam Sharples and The Equatorial Group for providing the music.
These events are supported by BFI Film Audience Network and Film Hub South East.
In partnership with Eggtooth, Autism Spectrum and Oska Bright Film Festival.
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