For most people, a dinner party is a chance to unwind and relax. But for Jonny, who is Deaf, it’s a constant struggle to keep up with his friends and their ever-changing conversations. Disinterested and tired of misunderstandings, Jonny leaves a dinner party to take the viewer on an audio-visual, time-traveling adventure, offering up moments from his life where those misunderstandings landed him in sticky situations. Louder Is Not Always Clearer tells Jonny’s story of disconnection, difference, and desperation to belong. It is an honest portrayal of a man perceived to be full of confidence and who is outwardly social, but inwardly vulnerable and at times isolated. For hearing viewers, it is an illuminating and emotional experience. For Deaf viewers, the film is a familiar tale of misunderstanding and isolation. For all viewers, it is a humorous and moving story of one man’s attempt to cope, to fit in, and be accepted. The film is adapted from the critically acclaimed theatre production of the same name. [Poster image description: A film poster for the film “Louder is Not Always Clearer.“ The poster is divided into three sections. Top section in blue shows a white male with hands on his ears. The middle section is black box with white text: “Louder is not always clearer.” Bottom section in red shows a white male with his arms up with two individuals behind.] [Movie still image description: A group of&nbsp;people sit around a table in a darkened room lit by two small lamps behind them. Cups and bottles are visible on the table in front of them along with half-eaten dishes.]

Louder Is Not Always Clearer

Jonny, who is Deaf, leaves a dinner party to take the viewer through moments from his life where misunderstandings landed him in sticky situations.

A comedy drama film made to entertain, with an educational twist. Laugh and learn how touch language transforms a sighted Deaf family! A film production by Protactile Theatre that humbly shares a small taste of Protactile (PT). [Poster image description: A film poster for the fim “DeafBlind Privileges.” The poster shows legs at the bottom of concrete steps with a cane touching the first step. A black box with yellow text on the legs: “DeafBlind Privileges.” On top, a logo for PTT next to white text: Film Production by Protactile Theatre (PTT) Team. Two black boxes in the lower right corner of the poster. The first box has white text: “Film Editing by Joseph Santini.” Underneath is a second box with a logo for National Theatre of the Deaf and white text: Sponsored by National Theatre of the Deaf.”] [Movie still image description: A black box with the title in yellow font is overlaid on a blurry background showing objects in shadows and light.]

DeafBlind Privileges

A dramedy made to entertain, with an educational twist. Laugh and learn how touch language transforms a sighted Deaf family!

The award-winning BSL comedy sketch show returns for a new series. Take a look at the funny side of Deaf life with all of your favourite characters, as well as some exciting new additions. [Poster image description: A film poster for the film “Deaf Funny 3“. The poster shows a red brick background with the title in magazine cut out letters across the top. Small white text underneath lists the production credits. Below that is a collage of photos showing three rows of individuals outlined in white. The center individual in the front row is pointing towards you. The rest of the group of individuals have various costumes and hairstyles as well as facial expressions.] [Movie still image description: A white woman with dark hair sits next to an illuminated lamp as she holds her hands up in mid-sign. A person stands in the shadows&nbsp;next to her, holding a bottle of wine. A third person is barely visible on the left side.]

Deaf Funny 3

The award-winning BSL comedy sketch show returns for a new series, with all of your favourite characters as well as some exciting new additions.

A dramedy about a Deaf loner in his lakeside condo as he takes on the challenge of grilling up the perfect hamburger and confronting his traumatic past, all while befriending a trophy deer. [Poster image description: A film poster for the film “Hamburger Airplane.“ A white-tailed male deer with antlers is shown against a white-blue background. In the middle, blue text with red shadow: “Hamburger Airplane.” On the top, red text: “Andrew Morrill. Amelia Hensley.” On the bottom is the logo for Angry Deaf People Productions.] [Movie still image description: A bottom view looking up at a man holding a plate with a burger visible through the plate’s semi-translucent surface and looking up at the sky where an airplane is flying overhead.]

Hamburger Airplane

A Deaf loner takes on the challenge of grilling up the perfect hamburger and confronting his traumatic past, all while befriending a trophy deer.

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