Join us at the Rio Theatre for the World Premiere of HEARD, a Vancouver-made TELUS Originals film that chronicles five Hard of Hearing people searching for community in the space between Hearing and Deaf. This ALL AGES film is followed by a live Q&A with the cast.

HEARD is a documentary film about the collective experience of the space between hearing and Deafness. Hearing is a fundamental component to the way society is structured. We’ve built infrastructure, activities, culture and communication based on the ability to hear.  And on the other end of our spectrum, society has seen Deaf individuals develop a sophisticated language and culture built around Deafness. That leaves a gap between two distinct cultures where many Hard of Hearing (HoH) people lie. HEARD follows Hard of Hearing filmmaker Brian Ceci as he grapples with accepting his own condition by connecting with other people on the HoH spectrum to create a small support community.

HEARD is proud to include all Hard of Hearing and Deaf individuals and is presented using Auracast. The film is open captioned and will include a Q&A featuring the cast. The Q&A will include open captions and ASL interpreters.

Tuesday, April 14
Doors 5:30 pm | Movie 6:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

Q&A will follow the screening.

First 150 tickets at $7 + s/c
Remaining 250 tickets at $12 + s/c

Tickets HERE

HEARD (Brian Ceci, 2026 / 72 mins / PG) Features filmmaker Brian Ceci’s quest to accept his own hearing loss, a condition he’s dealt with since birth but unconsciously avoided throughout his life to blend in. Searching for community, Brian connects with four other people whose unique hearing experiences help him connect the dots and move forward with his own hearing.

*Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
*Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes are n/a for this event.
*Seating for this event is General Admission. Please arrive early to ensure time to locate seats, and to purchase drinks and snacks at concession. (We have a very small lobby, so coming early helps us to avoid long lines and bottle-necking.)
*Unless noted otherwise, tickets will be available for purchase at the Rio Theatre’s box office on the day of the show (subject to availability). The box office is typically open an hour before showtime.

*All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. No refunds, no exchanges.