For the third year in a row, SADC produced audio description for the Easterseal’s Disability Film Challenge (EDFC) finalists. Similar to all of the filmmakers participating in the film challenge, SADC produces the AD within a tight deadline. Despite only having 8 days to create audio description for up to 16 films, we make sure to employ our full process. That includes crafting precise descriptive scripts, narration and a level mix, all performed by qualified human professionals. And of course all scripts are reviewed by Blind Quality Control specialists.
Accessing the AD
EDFC is now able to upload a second track for each film. That means this year, there’s no separate upload for the films with audio description. Accessing the AD on YouTube is similar to other streaming platforms.
- After selecting the film to view, hit Pause
- Navigate to “Settings”
- Arrow down to the option titled Audio Track.
- Hit enter
- Select English Description from the list. Hit Enter
- Hit Play
You’re now watching with audio description!
Where to watch.
Now, head on over to EDFC 2026 Finalist Playlist to enjoy all of the films with AD!
AD Team Roles.
Big shout out to the SADC team
Writers:
- Sean Collins
- Valerie Hunter
- Kensuke Nakamura
- Kyle Rocco East
- Felicia Teter
Blind Quality Control:
- Robert Kingett
- Nefertiti Matos Olivares
- Tanja Milojevic
- Pamela Sabaugh
- Tristen Snyder
Narrators:
- Barbara Faison
- Valerie Hunter
- Nefertiti Matos Olivares
- Tanja Milojevic
- Thomas Reid
- Tristen Snyder
- April Watts
Audio Edit/Mix
- Valerie Hunter
- Kensuke Nakamura
- Thomas Reid
- Tristen Snyder
Thomas Reid served as Project Lead.
Learn more about the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge on their website.