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We saved the best for last! Director of Engagement @lcarterlong.bsky.social talks about how ReelAbilities is transforming disability representation in media on the #RFFNY18 Red Carpet.

Full interview on YouTube ▶️ youtu.be/TOMiyiCFsP4
Interview by Pavar Snipe
Video by Limitless Laughs Productions
August 28, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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What's next for the films from #RFFNY18? ReelAbilities CEO Isaac Zablocki writes about film distribution in his op-ed "Making Disability Films Marketable" on our Dis & That blog!

READ ONLINE 📰 zurl.co/f8QE8
Black and orange graphic with a headshot of Isaac and a quote from his op-ed on Dis & That: "Virtually everyone has a personal connection to disability. This is not a niche audience; it is a vast one. American audiences need to recognize that these films are as engaging, entertaining and most of all relevant as any mainstream release.”
May 11, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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ReelAbilities Advisory Board member Victor Calise had a message to share at #RFFNY18 🎤

Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel ▶️ youtube.com/@ReelAbilitiesFest

Check by every Friday of #DisabilityPrideMonth for a new red carpet spotlight ⭐️

Video by Limitless Laughs Productions
July 24, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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Up next at #RFFNY18 🎥 Don't miss out on today's screenings in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island!

FEST SCHEDULE 🗓️ reelabilities.org/newyork/schedule
Black and orange graphics with film stills and event details for ReelShorts, 96 lbs. of Dynamite, Disposable Humanity, Concerto for Other Hands, and We Might Regret This.
April 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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#RFFNY18 film HORSEGIRLS is now available to buy and rent! Find it on Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play, and Fandango.

MORE INFO 🎥 sumerianpictures.com/movies/horsegirls
Film still from Horsegirls of two people in a store. Text reads "Horsegirls: Now available to buy or rent."
August 25, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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LONE WOLVES star and writer Matt Foss joined us on the #RFFNY18 Red Carpet before the Opening Night screening of his film!

Full interview on YouTube ▶️ youtu.be/bj6vi9ADBSw

Interview by Pavar Snipe
Video by Limitless Laughs Productions
August 21, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Ryan Cunningham, director of #RFFNY18 Opening Night film LONE WOLVES talks about the importance and opportunities of indie film!

Full interview on YouTube ▶️ youtu.be/jeRxPWSFcxY

Interview by Pavar Snipe
Video by Limitless Laughs Productions
August 14, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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Bryan Velazquez shares what makes ReelAbilities so important on the #RFFNY18 Red Carpet!

Full interview on YouTube ▶️ youtu.be/U8j9YXsh3v0

Interview by Pavar Snipe
Video by Limitless Laughs Productions

Stay tuned for more red carpet spotlights every Friday!
August 7, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Look at those stats 🤩 We're proud to share the success of ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York 2026 by the numbers!

Check out the full #RFFNY18 Wrap Report ➡️ zurl.co/S8MZx
Black and orange graphics with and text "ReelAbilities 2026 Festival by the numbers - 35 films, 73% disabled filmmakers, 57% women filmmakers, 86 events, 2-day industry summit, 22 venues." Black and orange graphic with text "Reframing Disability - Perception change: 92.3%, Overall rating: 4.8/5." Black and orange graphic with graphs and text "Our Audience - Festival attendance: 9,200, Summit attendance: 4,158, 66% first time attendees, 74% identify as disabled, 20.5% identify as BIPOC, 27.4% identify as LGBTQIA+." Black and orange graphic with accessibility icons, a H2T table at ReelAbilities, and text "Maximum Accessibility designed with, by, and for our communities."
August 5, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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Howie Abrams, director of Heavy Healing, calls ReelAbilities "a place of inclusion" 🧡

Watch his full interview on the #RFFNY18 Red Carpet on our YouTube channel ▶️ youtube.com/@ReelAbilitiesFest

Video by Limitless Laughs Productions
July 31, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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We were joined by Paralympian and advocate @garrisonredd.bsky.social at #RFFNY18!

Pavar spoke with him on the red carpet about representation in film, his career, and more. Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel ▶️ youtube.com/@ReelAbilitiesFest

Video by Limitless Laughs Productions
July 17, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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Another Friday, another #RFFNY18 Red Carpet interview!

Pavar spoke with filmmaker Mekhai Lee about his film THEM THATS NOT.

youtu.be/7fA3jcWASps
Mekhai Lee RFFNY18 Red Carpet Interview
YouTube video by ReelAbilities International
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June 12, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth! Tune into the NO ONE CARES ABOUT CRAZY PEOPLE post-screening conversation from RFFNY18!

Stream ReelTalks ▶️ zurl.co/JK45g

NO ONE CARES ABOUT CRAZY PEOPLE is coming to multiple streaming platforms at the end of May! Apple TV pre-orders are officially open.
May 25, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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#RFFNY18 continues online through this weekend!

Enjoy films from the comfort of your home, complete with captions and audio descriptions.
Purchase by May 3 and watch by May 5.

After you watch, be sure to cast your vote for the Rotten Tomatoes Audience Award!

STREAM 💻 zurl.co/QZlwF
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May 1, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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Roll the credits, it's the last day of #RFFNY18 🎬

We are finishing up the festival with our annual closing night panel on beauty and fashion. Following is our Closing Night film screening of ESPINA.

Secure your spot before it's too late!

TICKETS 🎟️ reelabilities.org/newyork/schedule
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April 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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We're ending #RFFNY18 on a high note!

Join us for our Closing Night celebration tomorrow April 30 at 6 PM at the MMJCCM. There will be a reception, closing remarks, a screening of our Closing Night film ESPINA, and a conversation with the film's director Daniel Poler.

TICKETS 🎟️ zurl.co/w7Pv6
Black and orange graphic with film still from Espina of a man in a wheelchair and a woman standing next to him in front of a lake. Text reads "Closing Night Film: Espina. Thu, Apr 30 | MMJCCM. 6 PM Reception, 7 PM Closing Remarks + Film."
April 29, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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Kicking off day 3 of #RFFNY18 with the @Hear2There Brunch Reception!

Join us for the rest of today’s lineup. We have screenings taking place at @MM_JCCManhattan, @DCTVny and @whitneymuseum.

SCHEDULE 🗓️ reelabilities.org/newyork/schedule
Isaac Zablocki and David Furukawa speak into microphones next to an ASL interpreter. Isaac Zablocki and David Furukawa speak into microphones next to an ASL interpreter.
April 26, 2026 at 4:10 PM