From Variety · Isabelle Farina · · 30s
Access Horror Film Festival Focuses on Disability
Horror film festival highlights disability by centering ableism as the horror.
In brief
Horror film festival highlights disability by centering ableism as the horror. Ariel Baska, a deaf-blind filmmaker, explains how accessibility barriers in film industry hinder networking for people with disabilities. Originally reported by Variety.
Ariel Baska
Ariel Baska traded their 15-year career teaching Latin for the film industry.
“I found that all of these doors were closed to me because I could not literally walk in the front door”
Accessibility Barriers
As someone on the deaf-blind spectrum with mobility impairments, Baska found networking spots inaccessible.
Film Industry Challenge
Baska explains how physical barriers prevent people with disabilities from accessing industry networking events.
At a glance
Ariel Baska, a deaf-blind filmmaker, explains how accessibility barriers in film industry hinder networking for people with disabilities.
