Disability Film Festivals
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The big three:
Superfest: The International Media Festival on Disabilities Where: Berkeley, California
Since: 1970
When: June
What: Films by and about people with disabilities. All genres.
London Disability Film Festival
Where: London, England
Since: 1999
When: December
What: Films by people with disabilities, or collaborative work where the creative process is led by artists with disabilities. All genres.
Picture This...
Where: Calgary, Alberta
Since: 2001
When: February
What: Films by and about people with disabilities. All genres.
Smaller, newer, or more niche festivals:
Projections: Abilities International Film Festival
Where: Toronto, Ontario
Since: 2004
When: June
What: Award-winning films by and about people with disabilities. All genres.
The Other Film Festival
Where: Melbourne, Australia
Since: 2004
When: December
What: Films by and about people with disabilities. All genres.
Sprout Film Festival
Where: New York City
Since: 2003
When: May
What: Films by and about people with developmental disabilities. All genres.
Breaking Down Barriers
Where: Moscow, Russia
Since: 2003
When: November
What: Films by and about people with disabilities. All genres.
British Deaf Association Film Festival
Where: Wolverhampton, England
Since: 1995
When: November
What: Films celebrating Deaf culture & Sign Language. All genres.
Tahdenlentoja (Shooting Stars): Film Culture Without Limits
Where: Tampere, Finland
Since: 2000
When: March
What: Short films by people with developmental disabilities, made either independently or in workshops. All genres.
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