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Have you registered yet for the Easterseals Southern California #DisabilityFilmChallenge? Just a quick reminder to register before the March 23rd deadline! You could be one of the winners this year! Visit disabilityfilmchallenge.com to check out the 2025 winning films and learn more. #EDFC2026
A large group of diverse people in front of a screen with a handful of other people.
March 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
vengeancegod.bsky.social
Me and my good friend Giant Axe are back on another D&D shoot as another Barbarian! This'll be fun. It's all part of the #disabilityfilmchallenge #edfc2024
April 6, 2024 at 2:28 AM
decarabats.bsky.social
My beautiful niece has a short film, out now! April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month!
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Kiersten Kelly on Instagram: "our @disabilityfilmchallenge short film is out now!! link in bio made in 6 days with the best crew. loved acting and producing this. Photographer: @mattalexchute #e...
43 likes, 7 comments - kiersten__kellyApril 13, 2024 on : "our @disabilityfilmchallenge short film is out now!! link in bio made in 6 days with the best crew. loved acting and producing this. ......
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April 14, 2024 at 12:32 AM
richamm.bsky.social
Disability Film Club - Meeting online to discuss disability representation in a selected film. Every Tuesday 6:30-8pm UK / GMT. Email to sign up
Richardamm(at)gmail.com

#filmclub #disabilityfilmchallenge #mediaanalysis #criticaldisabilitystudies #disabilitystudies #disability
Disability Film Club - Meeting online to discuss disability representation in a selected film. Every Tuesday 6:30-8pm UK / GMT. Email to sign up Richardamm(at)gmail.com The image is of Tod Browning's controversial 1932 film Freaks. But we will be watching a wide range of different films from various genres.
December 13, 2025 at 1:54 PM
chilltownblues.bsky.social
“She represented someone who has your back and is ready to jump through as many hoops with you as needed. Oftentimes, it’s easy to feel alone when dealing with things that other people you know aren’t."
#edfc #EDFC2026 #disabilityfilmchallenge #movies #comedy #chilltownblues #art #filmsky #shortfilm
"Notarized" director/actor Natalia Rubio on this entry for "dramedic" 2026 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge
"And (why) that's movie magic!"
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April 9, 2026 at 1:34 PM
neurodivergeaunt.bsky.social
It's a privilege to make art in these times.

I had the pleasure of directing an all-star cast in "The Ides Of May"! Please watch it, Love it, comment on it, and share it!
#EDFC2025 #disabilityfilmchallenge #DisabilityFilm #DisabilityStories #filmmakers #DisabilityRepresentation
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THE IDES OF MAY - 2025 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Entry
YouTube video by Easterseals Disability Film Challenge
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April 13, 2025 at 1:21 AM
dradcliff.bsky.social
My short film, CALL THE A.D.A., is up on the IMDB home page! A good time to take a look at it, if you haven’t. Includes audio description for blind/low-vision audience.

Created & produced in 5 days. Winner of Best Writing @ the #DisabilityFilmChallenge

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▶️ Call the A.D.A. - Call the A.D.A. | Short
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May 12, 2024 at 7:23 PM
disasterstrat.bsky.social
Who gets left behind when disaster strikes?

Emergency Plan is a gripping 5-minute short film by disabled filmmakers spotlighting the urgent need for disability-inclusive emergency response.

📷 Watch & share: [https://tinyurl.com/Emergency-Plan-Video]
@easterseals.bsky.social
Slide 1: A red and white emergency radio sits on a table. Bold text across it reads “EMERGENCY PLAN.” Below, a red box says: “We are excited to support Emergency Plan, a powerful short film for the @DisabilityFilmChallenge that sheds light on the urgent need for disability-inclusive emergency response. Don’t miss this important story told by disabled filmmakers.” The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies logo is in the bottom corner.
April 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
eastersealssocal.bsky.social
Take a look back at the highlights, orange carpet interviews, and memorable moments that made EDFC 2025 another positive step toward disability inclusion in Hollywood.

#EDFC2025 #DisabilityFilmChallenge #EastersealsSoCal
May 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
austinbasis.bsky.social
Please WATCH, LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE our film to help us win the 2026 @easterseals.bsky.social Disability Film Challenge award for Best Awareness Campaign.

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#PWDPirates
#FilmMakers
#YouAreHere
#DisabilityFilmChallenge
#EDFC2026
#HireRealPirates!

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P.W.D. PIRATES! - 2026 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Entry
YouTube video by Easterseals Disability Film Challenge
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April 4, 2026 at 10:20 PM
leecleaveland.bsky.social
The 5 minute version of "Everhand" is screening now through
Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. If you like Fallout, Twilight Zone, or Black Mirror you should check out this thriller
#disabilityfilmchallenge #edfc2025 #easterseals
Everhand - 2025 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Entry
YouTube video by Easterseals Disability Film Challenge
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April 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
coastlcreature.bsky.social
This is a 5 min film I had the honor to work on. It covers a subject that is very meaningful. Please give it a watch.

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#EDFC25 #disabilityfilmchallenge #thriller #disabled #spoonie #disabledartist #emergencymanagement
3 scenes, a father hugging his son, a mother consoling her son. The two wheelchair user parents' silhouetted as their son stands at the door in a backpack. Text top right reads Margo Gignac, James Ian, Charlie Steinman. Featuring Tony Award Winner Ali Stroker. Text mid left of the page reads We are on our own! We and own are bolded and the text is cascading diagonally pointing towards text that reads written and directed by Anna Pakman Red and white cracked text in a thinner and bolder type reads Emergency Plan
April 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
disabilitybelongs.bsky.social
Several of our program alumni are competing in the 2026 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge! We reviewed four short films - "Crosswalk," "Good Vibrations," "A Heartfelt Beat," and "Work Trip." Read the reviews on our website: www.disabilitybelongs.org/tag/edfc2026/ #DisabilityFilmChallenge
graphic with still photos from the four short films reviewed on our website submitted to the 2026 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, the Disability Belongs trademarked logo, a film strip with play icons in five colors in the Disability Belongs color palette in each of the five frames, and text that reads Disability Belongs alumni compete in the 2026 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge.
April 9, 2026 at 1:18 PM
tspoe.bsky.social
11th annual Easterseals Disability Film Challenge (EDFC) opens registration Jan. 20th #Easterseals #EDFC #DisabilityFilmChallenge #Sundance
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11th annual Easterseals Disability Film Challenge (EDFC) opens registration Jan. 20th
Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Celebrates 11 Years of Leadership and Advocacy for Diversity, Equity + Inclusion in Entertainment Announces 10 $15,000 Adobe Foundation Seed Fund/Film Finishin…
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January 18, 2024 at 8:02 PM
reappropriate.bsky.social
ICYMI: Highlighting Disabled Creators like @SeeMiaRoll in the Easter Seals #DisabilityFilmChallenge http://reappropriate.co/2023/04/highlighting-disabled-creators-in-the-easter-seals-disability-film-challenge/
Highlighting Disabled Creators in the Easter Seals Disabi...
On March 28, a five-day short film challenge started that...
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November 22, 2024 at 7:44 PM
eastersealssocal.bsky.social
From passion to the orange carpet 🧡

Jorge wrote, directed, edited, and starred in his own film sharing real experiences and powerful storytelling.
“This was a life affirming experience.”

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#DisabilityFilmChallenge #EastersealsSoCal
Jorge’s Hollywood Dream Comes to Life at the 2026 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge
Easterseals Adult Day Services participant Jorge brings his filmmaking dream to life at the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, showcasing creativity, community and the power of authentic storytell...
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June 11, 2026 at 10:19 PM
eastersealssocal.bsky.social
Read his full story: socal.easterseals.com/about-us/com...
#EastersealsSoCal #DisabilityFilmChallenge
February 12, 2026 at 6:18 PM
eastersealssocal.bsky.social
👉 Catch up on everything you missed and read the full story: socal.easterseals.com/about-us/com...

#DisabilityPride #DisabilityIsNotADirtyWord #DisabilityFilmChallenge
August 1, 2025 at 11:45 PM
casshuff.bsky.social
come with me to the @disabilityfilmchallenge awards!
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#Disabled #Disability #Awards #Ceremony #AwardShow #DisabilityFilmChallenge #DisabilityFilmChallenge2025 #EDFC #Easterseals #Film #FilmChallenge #Challenge #Acting #Actress #Actor #QAndA #DailyLife #Director #Producer #Production #ShortFilm
May 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
bjcomedy.bsky.social
Spring cleaning may lead to an adventure.

WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc6a...

#ThereAndBackAgain #ThereAndBackAgainFilm #EDFC #EDFC2025 #DisabilityFilmChallenge #ShortFilm #MansBestFriend
May 31, 2025 at 4:59 AM
bjcomedy.bsky.social
Watch & RT my new film #WheelchairMoney, a 5-minute #BuddyComedy entered in the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge!
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Wheelchair Money - 2024 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Entry
When his health insurance refuses to fund a new custom power wheelchair, Johnny and his best friend Whitney go on a quest across NYC to sell a prized Beanie ...
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April 15, 2024 at 6:32 PM