This past weekend, I wrote, produced, and directed my seventh film for the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. Ever since meeting the events creator, Nic Novicki, I’ve been passionate about disability inclusion within all my work. The event’s purpose is to elevate people with disabilities in creative media. More than 20% of the world has a disability, and if you live long enough, you’ll have one too! Shockingly less than 3% of characters in TV and Film showcase any form of disability, and less than half are cast authentically. So last week, 115 teams from around the world gathered to make romantic short films showcasing the talent of one or more persons with a disability.
Here’s a little behind-the-scenes of our film…
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