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Horror

Two days and two fabulous nights of horror in the virtual space.

July 8 & 9, 2023 | Virtual

Coming this July, a two-day event packed full of academic panels, short films, and talks exploring and celebrating the history, impact and future of disability in the horror genre.

Hosted by Ariel Baska (filmmaker, author, activist), the event will feature panels, discussions and Q&A's from various luminaries in the horror and disability advocacy communities.

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Daily Schedule & Panelists

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    Where We've Been

    SATURDAY JULY 8

    A day of panels discussing the history and impact of media representation in disability and horror, and how it has shaped our world.

    July 8 Event Details
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    Where We're Going

    SUNDAY JULY 9

    A day of panels exploring the possibilities for progress in media, institutions, and society using horror as an agent of change.

    July 9 Event Details

The Films

Three film blocks all exploring the unique genre that is Disability Horror. Uncover diverse creatives, view new perspectives, and engage with filmmakers at talk-backs.

SPONSORS

Disabled screenwriters are rarely represented in the entertainment industry and frequently experience workplace discrimination and exclusion.

Onscreen Perceptions: Fighting Stigmas. Three images of authentic tv and film portrayals with statistics below noting the limited, mostly white, and inauthentic norms..

  • 61 million people in the United States have a disability

  • 1 in 4 adults have a disability (physical, sensory, cognitive, mental health or other)

  • <1% of all employed TV writers are disabled

  • 0 major networks track disability data in their diversity and inclusion efforts

Defining Disability. The American's with Disabilities Act definition of Disability accompanies a graph showing the vast diversity of disability.

  • 33% of disabled writers report discrimination based on disability

  • 69% of disabled writers say they were excluded from certain opportunities due to their identity

  • 2.4% of all TV Academy members are disabled; 0.07% of al WGA West members are disabled

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