JHRTS LA: Portrayals of Disabilities in Story and on Screen

*Open to All JHRTS & Academic Members*

This panel explores the representation and portrayal of people with disabilities from script to screen, and how the entertainment industry can increase accessibility for all. Q&A to follow.

DATE:
Thursday, December 1, 2022

TIME:
6:30 PM PST

WHERE:
Zoom

Featured Panelists:

David Renaud
Co-Executive Producer

Nic Novicki
Founder, Easterseals Disability Film Challenge
Comedian, Actor & Producer

Liz Sargent
Filmmaker

Lauren “Lo Lo” Spencer
Actress, Disability Advocate, Model & Content Creator 

Sheridan O’Donnell
Writer & Director 

Moderated by:
Elle Potruch 
Talent Manager, C Talent 

Event Co-Chairs:
Christen Bennett (Warner Bros. Television)
Xander Bernstein (Spotify)
Keely Cat-Wells (C Talent)
Masami Moriya (Strong Asian Lead)

Registration Deadline: Thursday, December 1 @ 4:30 PM PT

December 1 @ 6:30 pm
6:30 pm — 7:30 pm (1h)

Zoom

REGISTER NOW!