Facilitated by Brittany Franklin from Minorities in Film.

Learn how to create a compelling, accessible visual strategy for your film. We’ll cover the essential parts of a film deck, ways to shape your project’s story and design, and how to adapt your deck for audiences such as funders and collaborators.

FWD-Doc members who attend the live session may be eligible to request a one-on-one office hour with Brittany Franklin at a later date to ask questions and get feedback on materials they’ve developed using what they learned in the webinar.

Members can RSVP via the registration link in the FB Group and Google Group. 

Accessibility: ASL interpretation, live captions, and transcription will be available. The registration form includes a line to share additional access needs. Please give us at least three business days’ notice so we can assist you.

Film Works for All is a webinar series that combines learning with practical application and experimentation. Participants will develop or refine storytelling skills from a disability perspective. Later, they can schedule one-on-one office hours with disabled filmmakers and industry professionals to ask questions, practice scenarios, or receive feedback on materials they worked on during the webinar.

Crip Connect is a space exclusively for FWD-Doc members who live with a disability or are still exploring their disability identity.

Join us to connect, share experiences, and build relationships with other disabled filmmakers and film industry professionals.

Please note that this is 1 of 2 sessions to choose from in order to reach different regions around the world. The registration form should automatically reflect your local time zone.

Members can RSVP via the registration link in the FB Group and Google Group. 

Accessibility: ASL interpretation, live captions, and transcription will be available. The registration form includes a line to share additional access needs. Please give us at least three business days’ notice so we can assist you.

Crip Connect is a space exclusively for FWD-Doc members who live with a disability or are still exploring their disability identity.

Join us to connect, share experiences, and build relationships with other disabled filmmakers and film industry professionals.

Please note that this is 1 of 2 sessions to choose from in order to reach different regions around the world. The registration form should automatically reflect your local time zone.

Members can RSVP via the registration link in the FB Group and Google Group. 

Accessibility: ASL interpretation, live captions, and transcription will be available. The registration form includes a line to share additional access needs. Please give us at least three business days’ notice so we can assist you.

Facilitated by Meier Galblum Haigh from Disability Culture Lab.

Build confidence talking about your film and creative practice in interviews, panels, and other public conversations. You’ll clarify your campaign’s purpose and key messages, develop a concise introduction, and practice interview techniques using templates and storytelling examples.

FWD-Doc members who attend the live session may also join a peer-to-peer practice session at a later date to apply what they learned.

Members can RSVP via the registration link in the FB Group and Google Group. 

Accessibility: ASL interpretation, live captions, and transcription will be available. The registration form includes a line to share additional access needs. Please give us at least three business days’ notice so we can assist you.

Film Works for All is a webinar series that combines learning with practical application and experimentation. Participants will develop or refine storytelling skills from a disability perspective. Later, they can schedule one-on-one office hours with disabled filmmakers and industry professionals to ask questions, practice scenarios, or receive feedback on materials they worked on during the webinar.

Facilitated by Naomi Middleton from AXS Film Fund.

Learn how to write a clear, persuasive grant application that reflects your project’s goals and disability perspective. We’ll explore how to interpret application guidelines, communicate your project’s story and impact, align your creative approach and budget with funder priorities, and address access needs in your application.

FWD-Doc members who attend the live session may be eligible to request a one-on-one office hour with Naomi Middleton at a later date to ask questions and get feedback on materials they’ve developed using what they learned in the webinar.

Members can RSVP via the registration link in the FB Group and Google Group. 

Accessibility: ASL interpretation, live captions, and transcription will be available. The registration form includes a line to share additional access needs. Please give us at least three business days’ notice so we can assist you.

Film Works for All is a webinar series that combines learning with practical application and experimentation. Participants will develop or refine storytelling skills from a disability perspective. Later, they can schedule one-on-one office hours with disabled filmmakers and industry professionals to ask questions, practice scenarios, or receive feedback on materials they worked on during the webinar.