Emmy-winning documentary Everybody Dance follows disabled children at an inclusive dance school. Director Dan Watt shares the story behind the film.
Sam Hendrian: An Independent Filmmaker Spotlighting People With Down’s Syndrome
Filmmaker and poet Sam Hendrian shares how his work explores disability, mental health, and his new film Decaf Daydreamers starring two leads with Down’s syndrome.
Owen Tooth: Award-Winning Disabled Director Becomes Recipient Of Netflix Documentary Talent Fund 2025
Award-winning disabled filmmaker Owen Tooth discusses his journey to winning the 2025 Netflix Documentary Talent Fund for BAND, a chilling look at a seemingly innocent marching band. In this exclusive interview, he reflects on filmmaking, disability advocacy, his EastEnders debut, and what’s next for his groundbreaking career.
Crip Trip: A Gritty Roadtrip Docuseries Following A Quadruple Amputee’s Battle For Independence
“Crip Trip” follows quadruple amputee Daniel Ennett on a wild, emotional road trip to avoid institutional care and fight for disability justice through art, activism, and raw storytelling. Discover the documentary series and the story behind it.
BAFTA Breakthrough 2024: Spotlighting The Talent And Advocacy Of Disabled Artists In The Creative Industry
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.
Looking Back At 15 Talented Disabled People Recognised As BAFTA Breakthrough Artists
Ahead of the announcement of the 2024 BAFTA Breakthrough artists next month, we look back on 15 talented disabled artists who have been recognised for their incredible and outstanding work in TV and film over the past 11 years.
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.
Autistic Filmmakers Changing Perceptions Of Casting Neurodivergent People In Hollywood
We speak to autistic filmmakers Sue Ann Pien and Bella Zoe Martinez about the award winning short film Once More, Like Rain Man.
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.
TURN UP THE BASS: Netflix Launches Short Documentary About Pioneering Deaf DJ Troi Lee
TURN UP THE BASS, a short documentary about the remarkable story of a renowned deaf DJ Troi Lee, is one of five films released by Netflix as part of its Documentary Talent Fund.
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.
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.