Ravit Turjeman

Chief Operating Officer

ReelAbilities International

United States

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My organisation

Founded in 2007, ReelAbilities International is dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with disabilities. Through a network of film festivals presented across North America, year-round educational and professional development programs, online streaming platform, industry conference and more, ReelAbilities is setting the highest standards of accessibility and inclusion in the film industry, and bringing the community together in a celebration of cinema, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.
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About me

One of the founding members of the ReelAbilities Film Festival, Ravit began her career as a film distributor, festival programmer, and producer. Over the past two decades, she has championed the work of hundreds of filmmakers and spearheaded a wide range of film-industry initiatives, including international festivals, industry databases, streaming platforms, and professional networks. Her work focuses on advancing authentic, diverse storytelling through inclusive practices and the strategic use of cutting-edge accessibility technologies and solutions across the film and media landscape.

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Speaker sessions (1)

Thursday, 22 February 2024

15:10 - 16:30

How the disability narrative works best on screen

Format:Live streamTrack:Location: M2
  • Non-formal education
  • English captions | International Sign
  • Graphic facilitation
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Lights, Camera, Action! In this session, film industry representatives offer a beginner's guide into how to translate disability narratives into the medium of film.