ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York is the world’s leading film festival dedicated to advancing disability representation, accessibility, and inclusion through the power of storytelling. Renowned for its wide-ranging, award-winning international films, the festival showcases work by and about people with disabilities, positioning disability culture at the center of the contemporary arts landscape.

Each year, ReelAbilities presents a curated selection of feature films, documentaries, and shorts that challenge stereotypes, expand perspectives, and highlight authentic lived experiences. Screenings are followed by thought-provoking conversations with filmmakers, artists, protagonists, and subject-matter experts, fostering dialogue around disability justice, equity, creativity, and social impact.

Beyond film, ReelAbilities serves as a vibrant cultural and community platform, presenting accessible arts programming that includes visual art exhibitions, dance performances, live music, comedy, workshops, book talks, theater readings, and educational events. These programs bring together disabled and non-disabled audiences to engage, learn, and celebrate our shared humanity.

Accessibility is central to everything we do. ReelAbilities is committed to inclusive exhibition practices, including captioning, audio description, and accessible venues, ensuring that arts and culture are available to the widest possible audience.

As a nonprofit organization, ReelAbilities relies on the support of donors, sponsors, foundations, and community partners to expand access, amplify underrepresented voices, and invest in the future of disability-led storytelling. Through philanthropy and corporate partnerships, supporters help drive lasting cultural change and strengthen an inclusive creative ecosystem.

ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York is more than a festival—it is a movement for inclusion, creativity, and community.