We are proud to announce that ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York has decided to go on with the show by shifting our program to a virtual format.

These stories need to be told, and creating community is as important as ever. Therefore, we will be bringing you the majority of our selected films and conversations via interactive online streaming platforms. This will allow us to further advance our mission of accessibility, making our films and conversations available to our community at times when gathering together in person is not possible.

If you would like to continue to support ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York as we work through this transition, please visit our donation page here.

For further updates, sign up for our emails here. If you have already purchased a ticket, your tickets are still valid. If you need a refund, please reach out to our box office team at [email protected] or email [email protected].

Thank you for your understanding during this unique time, and for helping us keep the ReelAbilities community safe. We are excited to take these new steps together with you.

The ReelAbilities Team.

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The films will be available to stream for users who sign up online, based on scheduled screening times. Screenings will be followed by interactive live-streamed Q+As with filmmakers directly after the film screening finishes. Films will then be available for streaming for the following 24 hours. Q+As will be recorded and made available for those who cannot join them live.

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FAQ

Can I share the screening link with others?
No. Links to films are only for the individual who purchased a ticket. You may not forward or share the link with others.

If I want to cancel, will I receive a refund for tickets I already purchased?
If you already purchased a ticket, your ticket is still valid and you will be able to receive a link to the virtual film. If you would like to cancel and receive a refund instead please email [email protected]. 

How much will tickets cost for the virtual film screenings? Can events sell out?
Tickets for virtual film screenings are available at a $5 general admission price and a $15 supporter price. Yes, events can sell out. Ticket sales will close 30 minutes before each event to ensure audience members can receive their screening links.

Will there be a festival pass available for the virtual festival?
No. You may purchase standalone tickets to films.

What films and events will take place virtually?
The full schedule of films and events is available here.

Are the virtual screenings available to users loacated outside the US?
No. Due to screening rights restrictions, streamed films and conversations will only be accessible to people located within the US territories.

What events will physically take place?
None. Events will either take place virtually or will be cancelled. Check the updated schedule here.

How will I receive access to the film?
You will receive an email link with instructions to access the film after purchasing tickets to a screening. The film will only be available starting at the scheduled start time.

I won’t be able to watch the film at the scheduled start time. Is there a way for me to still watch the film?
Yes. The streaming links to the films will be available for 24 hours after the initial start time. Q+As will be recorded so that they are available for those who cannot join them live.

Will there be a Q+A with filmmakers after the films?
There will be a Q+A after the first play of the film concludes. Q+As will feature filmmakers and guests with a moderator. Audiences will be able to type in questions and questions will be selected by the moderator. Recorded versions of the Q+A will be available as well. 

Are the films still going to include accessibility aids?
Yes, all the films will be streamed with open captions and an option for audio description. Q+As will feature live captioning.

Will screenings and events still take place at venues other than the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan?
No. All films and events at other venues will be canceled.am