NEW YORK, NY (April 10, 2025) — The 17th Annual ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York, the premier festival promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of disability communities, concluded its weeklong celebration on a high note, drawing record audiences and star power, while spotlighting groundbreaking films, accessible artistry, and authentic representation. The festival,…
New York, NY (March 17, 2025) – The ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York is proud to announce the 4th Annual ReelAbilities Entertainment Industry Summit April 7–8, 2025. This premier event will convene leaders from film, television, and performing arts to explore and advance disability inclusion, equity, and accessibility in the entertainment industry. The summit is…
Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos and Deputy Chancellor Christina Foti today announced a groundbreaking partnership with the ReelAbilities Film Festival, the largest festival in the United States dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with disabilities. Through this first-of-its-kind partnership for ReelAbilities, all New York City Public Schools…
Lawrence Carter-Long is an internationally respected authority on the history and evolution of disability in film and media. As the newly appointed Director of Engagement for ReelAbilities, a renowned disability film festival, Carter-Long sat down with Able News to share more about his story and his game-changing work. You’ve had such a robust career centered on media…
New York, NY – ReelAbilities International, a global pioneer in advancing disability inclusion and representation through film, proudly unveils its 2025–2027 Strategic Plan alongside key developments that signal an exciting new chapter for the organization. These milestones include the establishment of a prestigious Advisory Board, the addition of dynamic new leadership, and a reminder to…
ReelAbilities International, the trailblazing parent organization of the global ReelAbilities Film Festival, is proud to announce that Lawrence Carter-Long, acclaimed disabled creative, curator, and commentator, is joining the organization as Director of Engagement. This milestone coincides with ReelAbilities’ exciting evolution into an independent nonprofit, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to community, creativity, and credibility as they…
