Hyosung marks 10th year supporting barrier-free film production

Hyosung announced Thursday that it presented a barrier-free film production grant to the Barrier-Free Film Committee at the opening ceremony of the 16th Seoul Barrier-Free Film Festival, held Wednesday at Cinematheque KOFA of the Korean Film Archive in Mapo-gu, Seoul.

This year, Hyosung supported the production of barrier-free versions of the Korean film "Nae Ireumeun" and the animated film "Ernest & Celestine: A Trip to Gibberitia."

Barrier-free films provide audio description for visually impaired viewers and barrier-free subtitles for the hearing impaired. The subtitles go beyond dialogue to include information about speakers, music and sound effects.

Hyosung employees also took part in recording the audio descriptions, which are played before screenings to convey background information about characters' personalities and appearances as well as the setting of each work.

Hyosung has partnered with the Barrier-Free Film Committee since 2017, when it first supported a barrier-free version of "Billy Elliot." The company has consistently maintained its sponsorship activities, including volunteer programs in which employees participate directly.