Industry Sessions: Mad Different- Accessibility, Artistry, and Impact
Industry Sessions: Mad Different- Accessibility, Artistry, and Impact
• 2025 • 34 min
AVAILABLE FOR 48H AFTER FIRST PLAY
Topics
Accessibility
Industry Sessions: Mad Different- Accessibility, Artistry, and Impact
• 2025 • 34 min
AVAILABLE FOR 48H AFTER FIRST PLAY
Film Information
Award-winning artist Lachi shares select music videos from her acclaimed Mad Different series, filmed at Amazon Music Studios. She is joined by co-director Caroline Mariko Stucky, ASL artist Indi Robinson, and cellist Mercedes Lysaker for a dynamic discussion on integrating sign language, audio description, and a majority-disabled cast and crew into creating the finished product. Together, they’ll explore how accessibility and innovation can go hand in hand to create music videos that are not only inclusive but also artistically compelling and industry-competitive. Moderated by: Natalis Rubero.
Language
English
Country
US
Year
2025
Additional Information
The session was presented as part of the 2025 ReelAbilities Industry Summit: Disability Inclusion in Film + Performing Arts. The Summit brings together industry professionals to address accessibility, inclusion, and authentic disability representation across all areas of the film and performing arts industries. Participants explore beyond the basics, engaging with progressive best practices that drive systemic change and equity in the arts.
Industry leaders and Disabled creatives share their expertise and lived experience, offering practical tools to advance accessibility, foster inclusive production environments, and open pathways to deeper representation.
The ReelAbilities Industry Summit is presented annually as part of the ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York, in partnership with the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. Learn More: ReelAbilities.org/summit
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