Deaffest

Relive the memories of Deaffest 2026 with our NEW clips! Friday 8 May 2026 – Launch https://shorturl.at/e5EMP Saturday 9 May 2026 – Daytime https://shorturl.at/tQpDp Saturday 9 May 2026 – Evening https://shorturl.at/nKLie With thanks to Zebra Uno Ltd for producing the films.

We’re thrilled to announce that Deaffest has been named a winner in the SME News Midlands Enterprise Awards 2026, taking home two fantastic honours: Deaffest, hosted by Zebra Access CIO and delivered by Zebra Uno Ltd, is the UK’s leading Deaf-led Film & Arts Festival.. The biennial Wolverhampton-based festival supports, develops, and showcases the

I had the privilege of being invited to present at the world-renowned Clin d’Oeil Festival in Reims, France, to share more than two decades of experience with Deaf filmmakers from the UK and across the world. Presenting in International Sign – something I continue to develop added another challenge, but one that reflected the spirit […]

Sharing a glimpse into an inspiring few days at Festival Clin d’Oeil 2026, attended by Deaffest Co-founder and Festival Director Nikki Stratton and Deaffest 2026 Festival Producer Lou Parrott. Held in Reims, France from 2–5 July 2026, the 12th edition of Festival Clin d’Oeil once again brought together Deaf artists, filmmakers and creatives from ar

Did you know? 🎬 Deaffest is a British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) qualifying festival.

Last month, Deaffest Co-Founder & Festival Director Nikki Stratton and Festival Producer Lou Parrott travelled to Italy to attend the Itinerant Deaf Cinema Festival, held from 22 – 24 May in Venice. The festival offered a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Deaf cinema, connect with fellow industry professionals, share knowledge, and experience the

On Monday 23 March, the Deaffest team enjoyed an inspiring visit to the Braidwood Trust School for the Deaf in Birmingham, connecting with the next generation of D/deaf storytellers and creatives. The morning began with an assembly presentation, where the team introduced Deaffest 2026, sharing the festival’s theme and the opportunities for young pe

Said to be the best Deaffest yet, the 16th edition from 8th – 10th May 2026 clocked up two important milestones, marking 20 years of the festival and featuring the 10th Deaf Film and Television Awards Gala. Themed Sign in Style, the festival looked at the influence of costume and fashion in film, TV and […]

With the support of the BFI Audience Projects Fund, awarding National Lottery funding, festival screenings from Deaffest 2026 are available to watch for FREE on the Deaffest Online Cinema (DOC). Account registration is required.

This weekend, the Itinerant Deaf Cinema Festival takes place in Venice from 22–24 May, bringing together three days of Deaf cinema, screenings, discussions, workshops and live performances celebrating Deaf storytelling and artistic exchange. Representing Deaffest at the festival are Co-Founder and Festival Director Nikki Stratton and Festival Produ