Below is what we currently know about each venue's accessibility, plus how to get in touch if you need something not listed here. Please do not hesitate contacting the cinemas directly if you have further questions.
We want everyone to be able to enjoy the festival: please write us at shorts@poff.ee for suggestions and feedback.
Subtitles & Language
- Films are generally screened with English subtitles, except where the film itself is in English.
- Screenings are subtitled for language translation purposes, we do not currently offer captioning or assistive listening devices for deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons.
- Screenings for children are either dialogue-free or dubbed into Estonian.
Tallinn Screening Halls
Kino Artis
- Access: Rävala puiestee, via stairs or elevator. Can also be reached from the 2nd floor of Solaris Center through the Apollo bookstore (floor signage provided).
- Auditoriums: The larger halls are wheelchair accessible. The smaller halls are accessible, but have limited turning space and no aisle seating.
- Toilets: Accessible toilet on floor 0 with a lift.
- On arrival: Please let a staff member know on-site so they can help you into the auditorium and to your seat.
- Parking: The car park at the Solaris Centre is open 24 hours a day. Vehicle access is via Sakala Street. We recommend parking in the section of the car park facing Rävala puiestee, from where you can take the lift directly to the cinema foyer.
Contact:
(+372) 5361 4813 (Mon-Sun 12-16)
info@kino.ee
Estonia pst 9, 11314 Tallinn
www.kino.ee
Apollo Kino Plaza
- has wheelchair accessible rooms
- has a handicapped toilet
- Entrance: Two entrances to the multiplex are situated in Hobujaama Street and Mere puiestee. In case you come to the movies by car, you can access the movie theatre from Ahtri Street.
- Parking: The underground garage under the cinema has 40 parking spaces and is opened 24/7.
Contact:
6 800 700 (Mon-Fri 10.00-16.00)
info@apollokino.ee
Hobujaama 5, 10151 Tallinn
www.apollokino.ee/cinemas/plaza
NB! Apollo Kino Coca-Cola plaza opens 15 minutes before the first screening, but not before 10.00 and is closed 15 minutes after the last screening.
Von Krahl
The main entrance to Von Krahl is wheelchair-accessible and there are parking spaces right next to the door. The theatre building is on one level and is easily accessible throughout. There are accessible toilets on the premises, designed to ensure the comfort of wheelchair users.
Contact:
+372 56359309
info@vonkrahl.ee
Telliskivi tn 60a/9, 10412 Tallinn
www.vonkrahl.ee
Kino Sõprus
- Built in 1955, Sõprus is Tallinn's oldest cinema and, unfortunately, is not currently wheelchair accessible — there is no step-free route into the venue.
- If wheelchair accessibility is a necessity, consider the same screening at a different venue.
Contact:
(+372) 507 26 64
info@kinosoprus.ee
Vana-Posti 8 Tallinn 10146
www.kinosoprus.ee
Tartu Screening Halls
Apollo Cinema at Tasku Centre
- The cinemas are located on the 4th floor and are accessible by lift.
- Wheelchair spaces are marked on the seating plan for each cinema. As there are a limited number of these spaces, you can watch the film in cinemas that are not fully booked.
- To enter the auditorium with a wheelchair and find the correct seat, please inform a cinema member of staff on site.
Contact:
+372 6 800 700
info@apollokino.ee
www.apollokino.ee
Tartu Elektriteater
- The Elektriteater church hall (Jakobi 1, Tartu) is on the 3rd floor.
- Cinema buildings do not have lifts or ramps for wheelchair users. We apologise for the inconvenience.
Please note! The cinema box office opens half an hour before the start of the first screening and closes 15 minutes after the start of the last screening.
Contact:
+372 58 877 807
(Mon-Fri 12.00-17.00)
info@elektriteater.ee
Jakobi 1, 51005 Tartu
www.elektriteater.ee
