NEW MEDIA, NEW OPPORTUNITIES
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New media has become a major force in entertainment, with creators building audiences and launching projects across platforms like YouTube, podcasts, and social media. Disabled creators are increasingly shaping this space, turning independent work into sustainable careers. This panel explores the realities of building and maintaining careers in the creator economy, the non-linear paths many take, and how new media is opening new opportunities for disabled talent.
Panelists: Steven Verdile, Creator, The Squeaky Wheel; Joseph Kibler, Actor and Social Media Personality; Aubrey Smalls, Filmmaker; Melanie Waldman, Creator and Advocate, Founder of Disability Reality Media.
Moderator: Amand Needham, Managing Director, The Telly Awards.
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