In its 11th year, the BAFTA Breakthrough initiative once again showcases a diverse and talented cohort of creatives. Among these 43 rising stars, Kyla Harris and Otto Baxter stand out – not only for their artistic contributions but also for their impactful advocacy and representation of disabled individuals in the creative industries. Their work challenges societal norms, amplifies underrepresented voices, and underscores the power of inclusive storytelling.
The Stimming Pool: Neurodiverse Artists Redefining Filmmaking
We speak to filmmakers of The Stimming Pool, a feature-length documentary where we see five neurodiverse artists create a singular visual project that offers a fascinating glimpse into their singular perspective on the human experience.
Channel 4 Unveils Ground-Breaking Presenting Line-Up And Biggest-Ever Broadcast Plans For Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is set to be the biggest-ever broadcast on Channel 4 with over 1,300 hours of live sport and a ground-breaking presenting line-up.
Reclaiming The Word Crip: Modern TV Shows And Films Embracing Crip In Its Titles
Continuing our Reclaiming The Word Crip series, we list a few modern TV shows and films that embrace the word “crip” in its titles and represent the disability community as positive, powerful, determined change-makers.
Para Legacy: A Documentary Looking At The History Of The Paralympic Games | Peter Langton
Student journalist Peter Langton shares his documentary “Para Legacy”, which looks at the history of the Paralympic games.
Tommy Jessop: “I’m Hoping To Be The Very First Person With Down Syndrome To Become A Superhero”
We speak to Line of Duty actor Tommy Jessop and his brother Will about their mission to show people with Down syndrome can play heroes too.
Rosie Jones Gives A Personal And Honest Account Of The True Scale Of Ableism In A New Documentary
Disabled comedian Rosie Jones gives a personal and honest account of the true scale of ableism in a new Channel 4 documentary.
Netflix Awards Funding For New Documentary About Deaf DJ Troi Lee
Troi Lee, also known as DJ Chinaman, and filmmaker Caroline Williamson are recipients of the Netflix Documentary Talent Fund for their upcoming documentary Turn Up The Bass, which will tell the story of Troi’s 20-year career as a deaf DJ and pioneer of the deaf rave scene.
Disability Attitudes We Face In Society
Many disabled people face discriminatory, ableist and patronising attitudes and comments almost on a daily basis. It can affect their confidence, self-esteem and wellbeing. Here, we share Emma Purcell’s radio documentary on disability attitudes.