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Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, where filmmakers, both with and without disabilities, collaborate in a five-day filmmaking contest to tell unique stories that embrace diverse forms of disability. Explore the power of creativity and inclusion as this year's winners, based on the theme of Romance, showcase new voices and perspectives in the entertainment industry.
The program also includes a selection of Indy Shorts 2023 films that align with the EDFC mission.
Films in this program contain strong language. Viewer discretion is advised.
When long running reality dating show "Leap of Love" attempts its most inclusive season ever, disabled contestants must battle ableist dating tropes to find true love...which just might be closer than they think.
- Year2023
- Runtime5 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUSA
- GenreComedy, Disabilities, LGBTQIA+
- Subtitle LanguageYes
- Content WarningSuitable for All Ages
- Social Media
- DirectorMadison McLaughlin
- ScreenwriterSara Jin Li
- ProducerJudith Rubin, Janice McLaughlin
- Executive ProducerJudith Rubin, Janice McLaughlin
- CastNaomi Rubin, Marissa McLaughlin, Mahrynn McLaughlin, Dylan Kiedman, Sara Jin Li
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, where filmmakers, both with and without disabilities, collaborate in a five-day filmmaking contest to tell unique stories that embrace diverse forms of disability. Explore the power of creativity and inclusion as this year's winners, based on the theme of Romance, showcase new voices and perspectives in the entertainment industry.
The program also includes a selection of Indy Shorts 2023 films that align with the EDFC mission.
Films in this program contain strong language. Viewer discretion is advised.
When long running reality dating show "Leap of Love" attempts its most inclusive season ever, disabled contestants must battle ableist dating tropes to find true love...which just might be closer than they think.
- Year2023
- Runtime5 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUSA
- GenreComedy, Disabilities, LGBTQIA+
- Subtitle LanguageYes
- Content WarningSuitable for All Ages
- Social Media
- DirectorMadison McLaughlin
- ScreenwriterSara Jin Li
- ProducerJudith Rubin, Janice McLaughlin
- Executive ProducerJudith Rubin, Janice McLaughlin
- CastNaomi Rubin, Marissa McLaughlin, Mahrynn McLaughlin, Dylan Kiedman, Sara Jin Li