Festival Access Questions (FAQ)

In an ongoing effort to make FORM’s hybrid festival more accessible we are committed to expanding our understanding of accessibility and learning more about how it is intertwined within all aspects of what we do. We acknowledge that we will never be able to address all aspects of accessibility, but strive to provide greater depths of access each year as we grow. Questions about access at this year’s festival are addressed below

If you have an access need that is not being met by our current accommodations, please email danielle@f-o-r-m.ca and we will do our best to accommodate your request and answer any questions you have.

IN-PERSON FESTIVAL ACCESS

  • At all of our screenings we have an open door policy, you're welcome to step out of the cinema before, during, and/or after films. To re-enter during the middle of screening we kindly ask that you wait till the end of a film and take a seat in the transition time between films. We encourage you to prioritize your comfort during your in-cinema viewing experiences. Some films screened during our festival feature topics that may be challenging to some viewers. If applicable, content warnings are listed under individual films and a 20-second content warning slide will notify audiences during the screening. Please take any necessary measures for your well-being.

  • Yes! Stim toys are available to borrow during events offering guests an additional way to feel comfortable and engaged throughout their experience. Stim toys — such as fidget items, textured objects, and sensory tools — can help support focus, manage sensory input, and provide calming sensory feedback for the body. We kindly ask that you return them after use so other attendees and future events can benefit from them as well.

  • Throughout the festival, wearing a mask is highly encouraged when possible as a practice of collective community care. With the festival taking place during the peak of flu season, we strive to be able to gather in groups while being mindful of our own and others’ health needs. We will have masks available on site throughout the festival. 

    Please note we will not be providing masks for the following events:

    • the village trilogy (1995) & Matryoshka Crush (2025)

    • Laura Taler Masterclass

  • For events with smaller gathering spaces air purifiers will be on site to assist with providing clean air and circulation.

  • All of our venues are accessible for those who use a mobility device. To learn more about specific venues dimensions and layouts refer to our Venue Accessibility section below.

  • No, but the Digital Experience Pass is discounted for Screening Pass holders.

ONLINE FESTIVAL ACCESS

  • Our Digital Experience pass is the only way to access our festival online. It gives passholders access to the entire Digital Library as well as Dreammaking in Frame, an online-only screening and talkback. It costs $35 CAD or $10 CAD for people who have purchased Screening Passes

  • Films in the Digital Library will be available to view online 24 hours after their live screenings. All films will remain online until November 30th at 11:59PM PST.

  • Public Screens: A Body Uncontained includes the films

    • Break on a Break

    • Punto de fuga

    • they shoot Horses

    • Les Chaussures Rouges (The Red Shoes)

    • Amissaba

    • She Wants to Cry

    • Syncopate

    • Her Stories Have Always Been a Part of Me

    Dreammaking in Frame includes the films

    • Dreamscapes

    • Chrome

    • The Depiction of Lucid, the Dreamwalker

    • Ai Ki Do: The Art of Peace

    • MOOSE JAW FUNERAL HOME

    • TATATA

    Present Revolutions includes the films

    • When The Blues Goes Marching In

    • African American Express

    • The Steppers visit South Africa

    • Autistic Joy

    • Pendulum

    • STITCHING CHANGE

    • Resistance Meditation

    From the Cypher to the Screen includes the films

    • RELINQ

    • Fashion Blogger

    • For on the Floor (An Ode to the Cyclical)

    • The Steppers visit South Africa

    • Candy

    • AION

    • All It Gives

    • BOSSY: An Ode to Women in Street Dance

    Commissioned Artists’ World Premieres includes the films

    • chattering of sparrows

    • GVASALIA

    • LIVE at the Court

    • Human Nature

    • Finding Flow

  • No. The Digital Experience Pass or Individual Ticket for the live online event Dreammaking In Frame is the only way to access online content. Reach out to boxoffice@f-o-r-m.ca if cost is a financial barrier. Please also see our Financial Access dropdown.

  • Yes! Dreammaking in Frame is a live online-only screening and talkback. After the event a recording of the event will be available in the Digital Library.

  • Our films and events are shown on the platform Eventive. To use Eventive you must make an account, which allows you to purchase a Digital Experience Pass and watch films directly via streaming.

ASL INTERPRETATION

CAPTIONING

  • All films screened both online and in-person contain open captioning in English. These captions are created by the filmmakers and can vary from film to film. Most will convey dialogue and only a select few include sound descriptions.

  • Open captions are captions that always appear within a film. They cannot be toggled on and off.

  • There will be autogenerated live transcription that can be toggled on or off for the live talk back portion of this event. All films will also be open captioned.

FINANCIAL ACCESS

  • Yes! We’re committed to reducing financial barriers for those who need it. Free tickets and passes are available—no questions asked. To access this option, please contact boxoffice@f-o-r-m.ca with the subject line: FORM Community Ticket/Pass Request “EVENT NAME(S)”.

  • Yes! Each year FORM offers a range of free programming.

    Free events by Registration:

    Free Installations:

    Additional Free Programming

  • Sign up for the events you would like to attend through our Box Office HERE!

    Walk ins are welcome if creating an account to access our Box Office through Eventive is a barrier. If you have any questions about how to create an account please email boxoffice@f-o-r-m.ca for support.

  • You can pay online through our Box Office offered via Eventive. This requires a credit card. In person during the festival we accept debit, and credit cards (no swipe option), as well as cash. We also accept Etransfer! To pay through this method please contact boxoffice@f-o-r-m.ca with the passes/tickets you would like to purchase and we can assist you further.

  • Yes! There are two price point options to purchase a Screening Pass. The Accessible Screening Pass costs $40 and is suggested for students, seniors, artists, and community members who need a lower-cost option. The Standard Screening Pass costs $50 and is suggested for community members who are able to pay regular admission and help sustain our programming.

  • You will be prompted on Eventive to create an account using an active email and password.

VENUE ACCESSIBILITY

  • 1131 Howe St, Vancouver

    Wheelchair Access

    • The theatre is wheelchair accessible and has four wheelchair spots with adjacent companion seats. If you have a mobility impairment and require assistance in attending a screening, The Cinematheque is happy to provide your companion with a complimentary ticket. You can notify them in advance via phone (604 688 8202) or email (info@thecinematheque.ca), or speak to someone at the box office when you arrive.

    • The wheelchair spots with adjacent companion seats are also available for anyone with a disability who requires accommodation.

    Washrooms

    • The universal washroom facilities are located on the ground floor, for use by people of all genders. The washrooms were renovated in 2023 and include private, single-stall toilets (no urinals). There is a button-operated motorized entry door, and two wheelchair accessible stalls.

    • The main restroom doorway width is 39 inches.

    • The accessible stalls doorway width is 35 inches.

    • The sink countertop height is 35 inches.

    • Soaps are scent free.

    Hearing Assistance

    • Assistive Listening Systems are available from our box office for people to sign out free of charge. A signal is fed directly from our audio system to the supplied hearing assistance device. The device fits over the ears and the user can adjust the volume to suit their needs. Please get in touch if you would like more information. At this time, our Assistive Listening Systems are not telecoil enabled. All screenings of non-English-language films will have English subtitles.

    Seat Dimensions

    • The seats are 53.3 cm wide, armrest to armrest, and 43.2 cm high, measured from the ground up.

  • 1131 Howe St, Vancouver

    Entrance via alley between Howe St. and Hornby St. 

    The venue is wheelchair accessible and wheelchair washrooms are available on site.

  • 677 Davie Street, Vancouver

    The Faris Family Studio (Black Box Theatre): 1st floor

    Studios: 6th floor

    The venue is wheelchair accessible via elevator and accessible washrooms are available on site.

  • 101 Carrie Cates Ct, North Vancouver

    Seaspan Pavilion: 2nd floor

    Wheelchair Access

    • There is wheelchair accessible parking underneath Lonsdale Quay Market, approximately 150 metres from the Gallery’s entrance.

    • There is a loading zone for drop-offs along Carrie Cates Court, approximately 40 metres from the Gallery’s entrance. The entrance is fitted with automatic doors. There is an elevator to access the 2nd floor, around the corner from the Admissions desk.

    Washrooms

    • There are accessible washrooms and baby changing facilities on both floors.

  • 149 W Hastings St, Vancouver

    Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema: 3rd floor 

    Djavad Mowafaghian World Art Centre: 2nd floor

    Wheelchair Access

    • Wheelchair accessible at street level on Hastings side or via ramp on Cordova Street Courtyard side, all venues within building accessible by elevator. Both the Hastings doors and the Cordova Courtyard doors can be operated by accessibility buttons located beside the doorways. The building is accessible at street level on the Hastings side or via a ramp on the Cordova Street Courtyard side. There are 2 ramp entry points:

    • One is located against the building, near the entrance to the Woodward’s Westbank Atrium (which houses London Drugs and Nesters)

    • Another is located against the building, beside the alley.

    Washrooms

    • There are accessible washrooms available on site.

    Seat Dimensions

    • All seats have armrests. The seats are 43 cm wide, armrest to armrest.

  • 202-1814 Pandora Street, Vancouver

    Wheelchair Access

    • The venue is on the second floor, up a flight of stairs, but there is a ground level accessible entrance through the back of the building. ** If anyone needs to use this entrance, please contact danielle@f-o-r-m.ca to arrange access.

    Washroom

    • There is one single-occupancy, gender-inclusive washroom. The washroom is not big enough for larger style wheelchairs to completely turn around in while the door is open.

  • 2625 Kaslo St, Vancouver

    Wheelchair/Walker Access

    • A wheelchair ramp is located at the west side of the main entrance. The ramp has two runs: the first run is 20 feet long, and the second run is 26 feet. The ramp is 60 inches wide. The slope is 1:12. The ramp itself is concrete and has handrails on both sides.

    • There is an outward swinging door (34 inch width) at the top of the ramp leading to a vestibule. A second outward swinging door (33 inch width) opens into the exhibition space. Buzzers and intercoms are located at both doors to notify staff during regular office hours or events to unlock the doors. Once unlocked, visitors can use automatic operators to open the doors.

    Washroom

    • There are two all-gender washrooms. One has a stall and is not wheelchair accessible. The other is a single room with a urinal and is wheelchair accessible: the door is 33 inches wide and inward swinging, without automation. The toilet has 11 inch clearance on the left side and a handrail.

Public Screens Locations & Accessibility

  • 9 W Hastings St, Vancouver

    Front door: 32 inches wide

    Wheelchair accessible washroom on site: automated washroom door is 35in wide, toilet clearance is 8in left side / 29 in front 

  • Intersection of Broadway & Kingsway, Vancouver

    Screen on the side of the Independent Building (168 BC-1A, Vancouver)


    Washroom

    • There is no washroom on site.

  • 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond

    The Richmond Cultural Centre Annex is an accessible community facility with free three-hour parking on site.

    Washroom

    • A universal washrooms and accessible gendered are located on the main level.

    • The universal washroom has a 35-inch door operated by touchless wave sensors. The sink countertop height in the washroom facilities are 34.5 inches.

  • 4211 No.3 Road, Richmond

    Washroom

    • Washrooms are available on site.