Deaffest is a project managed by a registered charity, Zebra Access, and your support would be very much appreciated!
Your contribution will support various Zebra Access services, events, and workshops, including Deaffest. You can find out more information here about how to donate.
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We welcome sponsorship for Deaffest, the UK’s leading Deaf-led Film & Arts Festival, supporting and developing the talents of emerging and established deaf filmmakers and artists from the UK and around the world.
Based in Wolverhampton, the biennial festival features accessible events and workshops, panel discussions, subtitled films and documentaries by international filmmakers, a stalls fair, Art & Photography Exhibition, networking opportunities, and entertainment. Everyone is welcome to take part, sharing their interest in films and the arts.
Deaffest will be back for its 16th #Festival from 8th to 10th of May 2026 with the 10th Film & TV Awards!
If you love Deaffest and would like to make a sponsorship that contributes to providing a platform for deaf artists, filmmakers, and performers to showcase their talents to a wider audience, whilst inspiring future generations, get in touch with us at: enquiries@deaffest.co.uk.
“The idea of encouraging Deaf people to get involved in making films, and here I don’t care how big or small the scale of the product, strikes me as being excellent.” RICHARD GRIFFITHS OBE – ACTOR
“As someone who has worked in Deaf Film for over 30 years, I have always admired the work of Zebra Access and Deaffest, which has been the cornerstone to young deaf people’s aspiration into the media and film industry and many of the well-known filmmakers started their first faltering steps into a journey of love and devotion and all credit to Deaffest for encouraging and nurturing these dreams.” TERRY RILEY OBE
“If you’re looking for films in British Sign Language, up and coming Deaf talent or wondering how to find ‘the Deaf Community’ then there’s only one place to go: Deaffest.” LOUIS NEETHLING – PRODUCER & DIRECTOR
“Deaffest showcases the unique talents of Deaf directors, scriptwriters and actors. Those talents are enhanced by the visual nature of Deaf communication, whether through sign language, lip reading or the way Deaf people see the world. Deaffest shows that Deaf people can not only match their hearing counterparts, but can also express a view of the world that is their own.” CHARLIE SWINBOURNE – WRITER
“I loved Deaffest, it’s an amazing event and a great opportunity for deaf filmmakers and actors to showcase their talent!” RACHEL SHENTON – ACTRESS
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Really enjoyed today hope to go back soon lovely place!