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Festival Venue Accessibility Guide

Festival Venue Accessibility

The St. Louis International Film Festival is committed to making the festival welcoming and accessible to all attendees. Accessibility features and accommodations vary by venue. Please review the information below to help plan your visit.

Hi-Pointe Theatre

Wheelchair Accessibility and Seating

The Hi-Pointe Theatre’s lobby, restrooms, and concession stand are wheelchair-accessible. The auditorium offers designated seating areas for guests who use wheelchairs.

Assistive Listening and Captioning

Assistive listening and closed-captioning devices are available upon request and may be checked out and returned at the main concession stand.

Please note that closed-captioning and audio-description availability depends on the materials provided by each film’s distributor. Not all films are compatible with these technologies.

Chase Theater

Accessible Parking and Entrance

Guests are encouraged to park in the Chase parking garage. The Green Level provides access to the main hallway leading to the cinema, located just to the right upon entering the lobby.

A wheelchair lift is available when entering from the garage, and a ramp provides access to the cinema entrance.

Parking Validation

The Chase Theater offers complimentary parking validation, making garage parking free for festival attendees.

Wheelchair Accessibility and Seating

  • House 1: Four designated wheelchair spaces in the raked auditorium.
  • House 3: A level seating area with space for approximately two to four wheelchairs.

Restrooms

Restrooms are located at the end of the cinema lobby. Additional restrooms are available throughout the hotel plaza.

Assistive Listening and Captioning

Assistive listening and closed-captioning devices are available upon request. Compatibility may vary depending on the film.

B&B Theatres

Accessible Seating

Designated accessible seating is available for guests who use wheelchairs or require accessible seating accommodations.

Assistive Listening and Captioning

The theater offers closed-captioning devices and assistive listening headphones for guests who are deaf or hard of hearing. Availability and compatibility may vary by film.

Sensory Accommodations

Sensory-friendly bags are available for guests who may benefit from additional sensory support during their visit.

Please ask theater staff for assistance with accessible seating, devices, or sensory-friendly resources.

Saint Louis Art Museum

Accessible Parking and Entrances

Accessible parking spaces are available in the free parking lots along Fine Arts Drive and in the Museum’s parking garage.

Accessible entrances are located at the East Building and in the parking garage. The driveway in front of the East Building may also be used for passenger drop-off and pickup.

Elevators

Elevators provide access to all levels of the Museum. Elevator locations are identified on the Museum’s
interactive floor plan.

Accessible Restrooms

Accessible restrooms are located in Taylor Hall. An accessible family restroom is located near the
Farrell Auditorium coat check.

Wheelchairs and Mobility Devices

Visitors are welcome to use wheelchairs and personal mobility devices throughout the Museum.
Complimentary wheelchairs are available at the Museum’s Welcome Desks.

Additional Accessibility Information

Accessibility services and assistive technology compatibility may vary by screening and venue. Closed-captioning and audio-description availability depend on the formats and accessibility features supplied by film distributors.

Guests with specific accessibility questions or accommodation requests are encouraged to contact the festival in advance so we can help provide information about their screening and venue.