THE PROJECT
The Challenge
There are 61 million disabled people in the USA today, but despite making up over 25% of the US population, D/deaf and disabled people are chronically under-served onscreen, behind the camera and as consumers of screen storytelling. The lack of representation and visibility in the media is not only reflective of a historical erasure of this ever-growing community, it perpetuates the stigmatization of disabilities in a vicious cycle that can easily be broken.
Not only do people with disabilities need to see themselves, but their families and communities need to see disability on their screens. Stories about people with disabilities should reflect the richness and diversity of their experiences in order to challenge attitudes about disability, change the wider narrative and build acceptance.
“It aims to elevate her voice and facilitate her own creative endeavors.”
The Approach
The premise of this film is to be a collaborative creative effort between the filmmakers and Annabel. It aims to elevate her voice and facilitate her own creative endeavors.
You will get to know Annabel in her daily life, what brings her joy, where she struggles. She’ll introduce us to her family and friends, her theater group, and the restaurant where she works.
We will put our production resources and expertise in service of Annabel's vision by creating with her a musical number, bringing together her entire family and friends, which will be the climax of the film.
