Welcome to WatchWord

WatchWord is a line-of-sight closed captioning solution for cinema.


WatchWord technology is revolutionising accessibility for deaf and hard of hearing cinema audiences

Cinema

WatchWord Live is here—groundbreaking captions for theatre audiences!

Theatre

9 UK cinemas now use WatchWord—click here to find out where they are!

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Locations

Answers to some of your most frequently asked questions

Hire or buy Watchword to make your venue or festival more accessible.

FAQ’s

At Built For Good, we develop immersive software to improve accessibility

Prices

Find out how you can support us and your local venue to improve accessibility

About Us

Some of our thinking behind accessible technology development

Insights >

Support

3 reasons to improve access to cinemas & theatres to people with hearing loss

How reliable assistive systems help build loyal audiences

Inclusive design: The case for access-led feedback and collaboration in innovation

Addressing the captioning dilemma in cinemas

The untapped cinema Market. How cinemas can benefit from accessibility

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News >

The latest from WatchWord

QUAD Derby Trials WatchWord Smart Glasses for Live Macbeth Broadcast

Support ourGoFundMe campaign so 1 UK cinema can add WatchWord for FREE

Case studies >

The Fraser Centre in Tranent was the first cinema to provide WatchWord

Feedback from audiences & venues

The Arden - the first theatre to provide WatchWord Live to its audiences

Videos >

Users reactions - what to expect when using WatchWord

First-time users experience WatchWord at QUAD in Derby during our trials

Short video explaining how the glasses and user interface work

Get an idea of what its like to use the glassses once you’re wearing them