MAKING FILMS MORE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL AUDIENCES AFI DOCS Industry Forum

From audio description to live transcripts, captioning and other tools, there is a strong push toward making films more accessible to the widest array of audiences. But a necessary component in ensuring greater accessibility is what filmmakers can build into their production and post-production processes. In this highly informative workshop, a panel of filmmakers, WGBH’s Media Access Group and other experts addresses what filmmakers need to know about accessibility needs, best practices and available resources.

Moderator: Day Al-Mohamed

Panelists:

• Jason DaSilva, Director (WHEN I WALK), President & Founder, AXS Film Fund
• James LeBrecht, Director (CRIP CAMP)
• Erin McCormack, Executive Producer, WXXI Public Media
• Ira Miller, Production Manager, Media Access Group, WGBH
• Renee Ruthel, Media Access Group, WGBH
• Isaac Zablocki, Director of Film Programs at JCC Manhattan and the Director and co-founder of ReelAbilities: NY Disabilities Film Festival