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Rewriting the Reel: Telling Our Own Stories
Join us for an inspiring and unfiltered panel discussion featuring disabled filmmakers and XR practitioners who are flipping the script on how disability is shown on screen.
Image: I Didn’t See You There, Dir. Reid Davenport
Credits
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Total running time
60min
Access information
British Sign Language (BSL):
Saturday 11 October 14:00
Live captions:
Saturday 11 October 14:00
Introduction
Join our panel of disabled filmmakers and XR practitioners, who are redefining how disability is portrayed on screen and in VR, to hear how they're breaking down stereotypes, pushing back on tired tropes and telling stories that actually reflect their lives - honest, bold and unapologetically their own. Sharing their unique perspectives and creative journeys, they aim to challenge audiences to rethink preconceived notions, and embrace a richer, more nuanced understanding of disability in film and media. This panel is a powerful opportunity to hear authentic voices driving meaningful change in storytelling and representation.
Speakers / panellists
- Reid Davenport, Director Life After
- Ted Evans, Director Retreat
- Meg Fozzard, Producer Cripping Up
Hosted by Tara Brown, film curator and programmer We Crip Film Festival.
How to book
This event is free and open to those aged 15 and over.
Booking opens on Thursday 2 October at 10am.
Tickets for LFF for Free events are over-allocated to account for no-shows. Tickets do not guarantee entry and work on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Seating is unallocated unless otherwise stated.
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