SUBTLE - the Subtitlers' Association

This free event is open to all practitioners working in all fields of audiovisual translation and accessibility and to all academics, researchers, PhD and Master students with an interest in the field.

Sign up via the link in our bio!

A promotional graphic with a pink and purple grainy background for an event between SubComm and Subtle. Both logos appear at the top followed by large black text that says "Reframing client guidelines" Smaller black text then says, "Mon 8th December 3-4:30 UK time, Zoom, Join SubComm and SUBTLE for an informal chat and networking opportunity between AVT practitioners and researchers". Finally, there are two links: subcomm.co.uk and subtle-subtitlers.org.uk, with a graphic of a lilac film reel on the right.

4 days to go until our joint event with SubComm @subcomm.bsky.social! Join us at 3 pm on Monday 8th December to discuss and question client guidelines, such as reading speed, segmentation, duration and formatting. We'd also love to hear from those working in SDH, AD and dubbing!

A veces hay que decir basta. Desde ATRAE, nos plantamos ante la precarización de nuestro sector, agravada con el auge de la IA generativa. Echa un vistazo a los vídeos de la campaña, firma nuestro manifiesto por una traducción humana y, sobre todo, ¡haz que corra la voz! www.traduccionhumana.com ✊📣

Find the full manifesto and promotional videos here: traduccionhumana.com

#AVT #translation #AI #subtitling

It urges them to defend human artistry in translation, safeguard working conditions and ensure that international versions of creative works remain faithful, culturally rich and respectful of their source.

The manifesto targets directors, scriptwriters, producers, actors, translators, educators, broadcasters, streaming platforms, policymakers and audiences.

They undermine quality, creativity, the richness of our languages and the professional livelihoods of linguists—all while platforms continue to raise subscription prices.

ATRAE warns that automated systems (built on uncredited data extraction) cannot capture nuance, tone, cultural references or the artistic intent behind a script.

The Spanish Association of Audiovisual Translation and Adaptation @atrae.bsky.social has released a call to action to protect the integrity of films, series, video games and cultural works by rejecting machine translation and post-editing practices.

The webinar is free of charge for Subtle members and £15 for non-members. It will take place via Zoom on Wednesday 3rd December, 4:00-6:00 PM GMT / 5:00-7:00 PM GMT+1.

You can sign up via the link in our bio. We look forward to seeing you there!

#AVT #translation #xl8 #l10n #media #PivotTemplates

Promotional poster for a Subtle event titled “Low-quality pivot templates: challenges & solutions” with Paweł Aleksandrowicz. The session is scheduled for 3 December 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm GMT. The poster invites viewers to sign up via the link in the comments. The design features the Subtle logo at the top and an illustration of a red and grey film reel with tape at the bottom left. The background has a faint grid pattern.

Our last webinar of the year is happening next week! Paweł Aleksandrowicz will give us an overview of research papers that identify the most common issues with pivot templates, and then we will move on to possible solutions.

See the link to the full episode with closed captions in our bio. And don’t forget to hit subscribe on YouTube!

Plus, Scott gives us the fascinating backstory on the EGA Awards controversy and how a "huge oversight" turned into a mission to get translators the credit they deserve🌶️

We dive into bringing Shrek to Māori audiences, the Subtitling vs. Dubbing wars, SDH, filmmakers' involvement, and the reality of AI in localization.

We’re launching a podcast!

In our inaugural episode, Max Deryagin and Bill Skopelitis sit down with Scott McCarthy, VP at DreamWorks Animation. We promised Scott no hot sauce, but Bill brought some spicy memes anyway.

#AVT #subtitling #localization #l10n #dubbing #AI #accessibility #SDH

Simply tell us about your project and submit. If your job is accepted, it will be shared with Subtle’s members.

For all requirements and the form itself, please see the link in our bio.

A webpage titled “Post a Job” on Subtle’s website, allowing users to submit AVT (audiovisual translation) job offers. The page lists rules for acceptance: payment within 45 days, fair rates, author credit, and a ban on MTPE or AI dubbing jobs. It includes fields for company name, contact email, and job description, plus an option to attach a document and a checkbox confirming acknowledgment of Subtle’s posting rules. A red “Submit” button appears at the bottom.

If you want to work with trusted AVT professionals in various language pairs, look no further! We’re happy to introduce a new free feature on our website for all agencies and direct clients out there: an AVT job offer form!

How would you render this double meaning in your language?

Let us know! The link to the video is in our bio!

A man in a dark suit stands in a stark, white hallway lined with fluorescent lights. He faces a door labeled “BREAK ROOM” on the right-hand wall. The setting appears sterile and minimalistic, evoking a corporate or institutional atmosphere.

It's time for another #SUBTLEpuzzle!

This time, we chose one of the clever puns from "Severance". A "break room" is normally a designated area in a workplace where employees can go for a short period of rest or refreshment. In the show, however, it is used to break them mentally.

This free event is open to all practitioners working in all fields of audiovisual translation and accessibility—subtitling, dubbing, SDH, audio description—and to all academics, researchers, PhD and Master students with an interest in the field.

Sign up via the link in our bio!

A promotional graphic with a pink and purple grainy background for an event between SubComm and Subtle. Both logos appear at the top followed by large black text that says "Reframing client guidelines" Smaller black text then says, "Mon 8th December 3-4:30 PM UK time, Zoom, Join SubComm and SUBTLE for an informal chat and networking opportunity between AVT practitioners and researchers". Finally, there are two links: subcomm.co.uk and subtle-subtitlers.org.uk, with a graphic of a lilac film reel on the right.

We're excited to announce another joint event with @subcomm.bsky.social! This time, we'll be discussing and questioning client subtitling guidelines, which can often seem arbitrary and non-applicable.

The webinar is free of charge for Subtle members and £15 for non-members.

It will take place via Zoom on Wednesday 3rd December, 4:00-6:00 PM GMT / 5:00-7:00 PM GMT+1.

You can sign up via the link in our bio.
We look forward to seeing you there!

#AVT #translation #xl8 #l10n #media #PivotTemplates

Promotional poster for a Subtle event titled “Low-quality pivot templates: challenges & solutions” with Paweł Aleksandrowicz. The session is scheduled for 3 December 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm GMT. The poster invites viewers to sign up via the link in the bio. The design features the Subtle logo at the top and an illustration of a red and grey film reel with tape at the bottom left. The background has a faint grid pattern.

In our last webinar of the year, Paweł Aleksandrowicz will give us an overview of research papers that identify the most common issues with pivot templates, and then we will move on to possible solutions.

Cartoon image of a scared anime-style girl crouched under a desk, crying, while a menacing Terminator-style robot looms close by holding a gun. The caption reads: “WHEN THE AI GETS A CHANCE TO POST-EDIT YOUR .ASS INSTEAD.”

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#SubtleMemes #Halloween #subtitling #AI #MTPE

You can sign up via the link in our bio. We look forward to seeing you there!

#AVT #translation #xl8 #l10n #media #LiveCaptioning

Our webinar with Maria Dunkley on live captioning is tomorrow!

The webinar is free of charge for Subtle members and £15 for non-members.

It will take place via Zoom on Thursday 30th October, 6:30-8:00 PM GMT / 7:30-9:00 PM GMT+1.

A still from a horror movie shows Michael Myers standing ominously on a suburban sidewalk, half-hidden behind a tall hedge. The caption reads: “JUST YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBOURHOOD QC’ER / PATIENTLY WAITING FOR YOU TO DELIVER THE MOVIE.” The Subtle logo, a speech bubble, is placed by the character as if he is saying it.

Spooky season never ends over here!

#SubtleMemes #AVT #translation #QC

A promotional graphic for SUBTLE’s blog. The main quote reads: “At the end of the day, it’s not about who can do it quickest. It’s about who can do it with skill, care, and creativity.” Below, smaller text says: “Read the next column from the series ‘Not-AI’s notes: subtly about subtitling’ on SUBTLE’s blog! By Nota Mouzaki.” The bottom of the image features a small circular photo of a woman and the SUBTLE logo with a speech bubble design. The background is light pink, and the main text is in dark red.

In her latest column, Nota Mouzaki gives AI-generated subtitles a piece of her mind. Have a read – the link is in our bio!

You can sign up via the link in our bio! We look forward to seeing you there!

#AVT #translation #xl8 #l10n #media #LiveCaptioning

2 weeks to go until our next webinar with Maria Dunkley on live captioning and its use on TV and in other settings, such as conferences, webinars, shows, etc.

The webinar is free of charge for Subtle members and £15 for non-members.

Zoom, Thursday 30 October, 6:30-8:00 PM GMT / 7:30-9:00 PM GMT+1.