Industry Sessions: Next Steps for Production Accessibility Coordinators

Industry Sessions: Next Steps for Production Accessibility Coordinators

• 2025 • 32 min

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Industry Sessions

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Learn how PACs are reshaping the industry by advocating for disabled talent, implementing best practices for improved accessibility, and making movie sets and storytelling more inclusive for all. As more productions recognize the importance of accessibility, the role of PACs is becoming integral to the filmmaking process.We’ll also explore the growing need to establish industry-wide standards to ensure consistency, effectiveness, and lasting change in how accessibility is baked into film production. With: Amanda Baker-Lane, Head of Customer Inclusion- Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video, Allison Robertson, talent, The Accountant 2, and Elaine Hall, Accessibility Consultant. Moderated by: Lauren Appelbaum, SVP Entertainment and Media, Disability Belongs.

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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