Hyosung Supports Barrier-Free Film Production for 10th Consecutive Year

Funding presented at the Seoul Barrier-Free Film Festival
Supported production of two films this year, including "My Name Is"
Employees took part in recording audio descriptions

For the 10th consecutive year, Hyosung is supporting the production of barrier-free films that people with and without disabilities can enjoy together.

Hyosung delivered a donation to the Barrier Free Film Commission at the opening ceremony of the 16th Seoul Barrier Free Film Festival, held on the 11th at Cinematheque KOFA in Mapo-gu. Kim Sujeong, chair of the Barrier Free Film Commission (left), and Lee Jeongwon, an executive at Hyosung. Hyosung

Hyosung said on the 12th that it had provided production funding to the Barrier-Free Film Committee at the opening ceremony of the 16th Seoul Barrier-Free Film Festival, held on the 11th at Cinematheque KOFA of the Korean Film Archive in Mapo-gu, Seoul. This year, it supported the production of barrier-free versions of the Korean film "My Name Is" and the animated film "Ernest and Celestine: Melody Mayhem."

Barrier-free films are made accessible to everyone, regardless of disability, with audio descriptions of on-screen action for viewers with visual impairments and subtitles for viewers with hearing impairments. The subtitles include not only dialogue but also information about sounds, such as who is speaking, music, and sound effects.

Hyosung employees also took part in recording the audio descriptions. Before the screenings, they provided audio introductions to the characters' personalities and appearances, as well as the setting of each film, helping viewers with visual impairments enjoy the works more fully.

Hyosung has continued its support in partnership with the Barrier-Free Film Committee since it began supporting production of a barrier-free version of "Billy Elliot" in 2017. In addition to funding production costs, the company has regularly organized volunteer activities for its employees.

Under its social contribution slogan, "Sharing brings us together," Hyosung carries out initiatives to expand cultural and artistic activities and social participation for people with disabilities, including covering rehabilitation treatment costs for children with disabilities and supporting artists with disabilities.

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