Deafplanet is a Canadian television series for children in American Sign Language (ASL). It was created by marblemedia in collaboration with TVOntario and the Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf. A French-language version of the show was also produced, using Quebec Sign Language (LSQ).
The TV series aired in Canada on provincial broadcasters TVOntario, Access, SCN and Knowledge. The show debuted in late 2003 and lasted for two seasons. The entire series has since been made available on the Encore+ channel on YouTube.
Plot The show follows the character Max, who one day was fooling around with a museum rocket display and accidentally launched himself into space. He lands on "Deafplanet", where he meets a deaf teenager Kendra (Amanda Richer). She only uses sign language, but with the help of an interpreting robot, Max is able to understand her. She is determined to help Max get back to his home.
Episodes
Season 1
Season 2
Streaming As of 2017, the show has begun streaming online for free on Canada Media Fund's Encore+ YouTube channel.
Awards 2002International EMMY AwardsBest Interactive Website nomination for www.deafplanet.com2004NHK Japan PrizeGrand Finalist for producing www.deafplanet.com – Web Division2004NHK Japan PrizeFinalist for producing www.deafplanet.com – Television Division2004Gemini AwardNomination for www.deafplanet.com for Most Popular Website2004Codie AwardNominated for Best Educational Solution2004Gemini AwardNomination for www.deafplanet.com for Best Interactive Website2005World Summit Awarde-inclusion award for www.deafplanet.com2005NHK Japan PrizeFinalist for producing www.deafplanet.com2005Gemini AwardNomination for www.deafplanet.com for Most Popular Website2005Gemini AwardNomination for www.deafplanet.com for Best Interactive
References
External links deafplanet website Production website