ReelAbilities Shorts

A group of avid Dungeons and Dragons players embarks on their next quest, but their game takes a turn when a newcomer arrives. Distracted by her presence, the players become embroiled in a competition for her attention, but how far will they go to win her hand?

In March 2022, Troy Kotsur became the first Deaf man to win the Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for CODA. During his emotional acceptance speech, Troy paid tribute to his dad, his “hero”. To My Father is the story of Troy’s father’s influence on him beyond the speech that moved millions.

A dancer moves with his wheelchair in surprising ways, pushing the art form’s boundaries, as he prepares for a live performance.

Jude, a neurodivergent creative, tries her best to fit into a typical world. While desperately in need of a job, an already tense interview is made even worse by the fact that no one wants to mention the bear in the room.

Through a series of interviews with crew and established industry figures, we are exposed to the importance of accessibility and inclusion within the film and television industry and shown why this should become the industry standard.

Baseball-loving 10-year-old Bracken and his younger deaf brother investigate the contrast between early 1900s inclusion of deaf players in baseball and the present, seeking to understand why representation has regressed.

A young woman named Poppy struggles with her crippling ADHD, her unrealized dreams of becoming a robot inventor, and the heartache of a recent breakup– but don’t worry, it’s funny!