In the 1980s, one of the decades that was marked by the rise of pop, rock, and hip-hop music, teenagers listened to artists such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, U2, and Guns N' Roses on their Walkman—enjoying the music and culture of this era.
Did you know that the term CART stands for Communication Access Real-Time Translation? It is a service that provides real-time transcripts of spoken events for the hearing impaired. It is especially useful in conferences, classes, meetings, and other types of live events.
The first film directed and starred by Flora Martínez was released a month ago. "Itzia, Tango & Cacao” was filmed in different parts of Colombia, including San Vicente de Chucurí, municipality of Santander, and Zipaquirá.
Read more: “Itzia, Tango & Cacao” with subtitles in English and French
The film "The Other Son" was beneficiary of the Colombian Film Fund (FDC) and directed by Juan Sebastián Quebrada. It is based on a true event in the director's life and tells the story of Federico and Simón, a couple of teenage brothers who face death when Simón dies after falling from a balcony at a party.
Read more: "The Other Son” with audio description, sign language interpretation, and subtitles
SMARTFILMS is the film festival made with cell phones, an annual event that, since its inception in 2015, has strived to establish an inclusive space for people with disabilities, indigenous and Afro-descendant populations, entrepreneurs, writers, and artists.
Read more: Teaching how to make an accessible film at SMARTFILMS