Sensory-Friendly Screenings
What is it?
Sensory Friendly Screenings are designed to better accommodate individuals with diverse sensory needs
- Lowered audio
- Less dimmed lights
- Freedom for audience members to move around or take breaks as needed
- Screenings are scheduled during times when the theatre is quieter, and less busy to avoid congestion and loud noises in the lobby and other areas of the theatre
Why?
As a community-driven cinema, we want to ensure that everyone can participate in cultural events—like going to the movies.
There are some children and families—that miss out on the movie-going experience just because the traditional setting is challenging for those who have diverse sensory needs. We believe that going to the theatre is a wonderful outing that everyone should have equal opportunity to experience together.
Grant funding:
BC Interior Community Foundation – a public charity serving thousands of people who share a common interest — improving the quality of life in their community.
Partners:
Canucks Autism Network – provides year-round recreation and social programs for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families,
Social Butterflies — local organization that supports children to reach their full potential through individualized learning plans and activities.
🤝 Partner With Us! We are always looking for new community partners to help families with neurodiverse children and youth enjoy the movie-going experience. Is your organization interested in collaborating?
Send us an email today to get involved! colette@thekfs.ca
August
In the small town of Rockwell, Maine in October 1957, a giant metal machine befriends a nine-year-old boy and ultimately finds its humanity by unselfishly saving people from their own fears and prejudices.
The Iron Giant
Sun, Aug 16 @ 1:30 pm
October
In the town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock can speak to the dead, but no one other than his eccentric new friend believes his ability is real. One day, Norman’s eccentric uncle tells him of a ritual he must perform to protect the town from a curse cast by a witch centuries ago.
ParaNorman
Sun, Oct 11 2:00 PM
December
Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister makes the most of the situation after his family unwittingly leaves him behind when they go on Christmas vacation. When thieves try to break into his home, he puts up a fight like no other.
Home Alone
Sun, Dec 12 @ 2:00 PM
February
A solitary cat, displaced by a great flood, finds refuge on a boat with various species and must navigate the challenges of adapting to a transformed world together.
Flow
Sun, Feb 21, 2027 2:00 PM