Audio description is normally provided for content that has a range of other aural elements, such as dialogue, sound effects and music, all of which play important roles in storytelling. The challenge presented by a silent film for audio describers is that apart from music, all elements of the movie must be described, as there is no dialogue or sound effects.
The cinemas’ nomination for their commitment to providing closed captioning and audio description in every complex by the end of 2014 highlighted how the four competitors have worked together to improve access to a favourite form of entertainment.
In keeping with the House’s recent captioning award for entertainment, cinema & the arts captioning, its commitment to providing accessible arts continues with the development of a new accessible video player and the top four FODI session videos captioned for everyone’s enjoyment.
The awards honour the contributions each nominee has made to the protection and promotion of human rights. The Business Award recognises a business that, through its activities, has made a commitment to the promotion and advancement of human rights and/or human rights principles in the Australian community.
