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KRYPTONITE
A SHORT FILM BY CAMERON S. MITCHELL
Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, April 8 - April 17 2023
Shanice (the Grammy nominated Singer and Actress) and Ryan Lane (Switched at Birth, Veronica Mars, iZombie) Star in “Kryptonite” for the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge.
Love can make you weak. Love can make you strong. Old flames Imani (Shanice) and Alex (Ryan Lane) reconnect after being estranged for over 2 years. Imani has news that will change Alex’s life forever and together they must come to an acceptance of their new reality. The film addresses disability by not addressing it. It’s just how people live.
READ: Director Cameron S. Mitchell’s remarks on “Kryptonite”
Director: Cameron S. Mitchell
Writers: Joshua Friedman, Cameron S. Mitchell, & Crystal Wilson
Stars: Shanice, Ryan Lane, & Shaun Earl
SIGNmation produced the ASL Interpretation, and brought in 5 ASL Interpreters
Easterseals Disability Film Challenge: Disability representation in the media is important now more than ever. This year marks the 10 Year Anniversary of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge.
Nominated for Three Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Awards:
Best Film
Best Actor, Ryan Lane
Best Writer
Meet The Biz with David Zimmerman, April 17 2023
With Special Guest Host, Melissa Yingst and the “Kryptonite Film” Family
CNN: Hollywood Minute: Easterseals Disability Film Challenge finalists
CNN’s David Daniel reveals the top short films in this year's Easterseals Disability Film Challenge!
ANT MAN (2015)
NOW WITH ASL RELEASED ON DISNEY+
April 15, 2023
Ant-Man now on Disney+ with ASL!!!!
(To access the feature with ASL, find it under the EXTRAS tab on the ANT-MAN page on Disney+. )
“I am beyond excited to share that Ant-Man is now available for viewing on Disney+ in ASL!!!!
This project is the culmination of a long journey undertaken by a dedicated group of collaborators within Marvel Studios, Walt Disney Studios, RespectAbility, and Deaf creatives.
This is yet another step by Marvel Studios & Walt Disney Studios to further demonstrate its commitment to improve access and elevate the viewing experience for deaf and hard of hearing audiences, and this is no better exemplified by how the studio approached this project.
From conception to completion, the studio envisioned this groundbreaking project as a close collaboration with Deaf creative professionals with whom they entrusted the task of guiding them in the development, direction, and vision of this initiative.
I’d also like to single out for praise the ASL Coach/Director Douglas Ridloff whose expertise was integral throughout this collaboration & ASL performer Jac Cook who knocked this out of the park. Thanks and gratitude also goes to the brilliant Alexandria Wailes for her guiding hand(s!), and stalwart ally Jo-Ann Dean of SIGNmation for their help in ensuring the success of this endeavor.”
- DELBERT WHETTER, RespectAbility
SIGNmation produced the ASL Interpretation
TURNOVER
AN INDEPENDENT COMDEY-DRAMA FILM BY LINDA PALMER
2019
When café owner Peter, leaves his disgruntled manager Henry, to take care of business, Henry instead hires a crew of misfits, including his replacement. Peter returns to an unrecognizable business but soon learns the value of camaraderie and bonds with the new team. Only through their help is he able to save his business, his life, and find love.
“I am extremely proud of the diversity on screen and behind the camera. It was a joy to bring on ASL Director Antoinette Abbamonte on set to work in tandem with Linda & Director of Photography. Come see Deaf Talent Raquel McPeek, Igor Djenge, Kaye Faith Fernandez, Illy Di and Eric Diaz! Come and experience Turnover!” Co-Producer, SIGNmation
Director: Linda Palmer
Writers: Linda Palmer & Laree’ D. Griffith (co-writer)
Stars: Paul Guilfoyle, Riker Lynch, Jamie Brewer, Donna Mills, David Lim, Beverly Todd, and Edwin Brown
SIGNmation Co-Produced this production and was responsible for Casting Deaf Artists, Coordinating ASL Set Interpreters, Setting up Auditions for Lead Deaf Artist role and providing accessible communication on set.
Presented at Film Festivals:
Love International Film Festival, Santa Monica, CA
Silver State Film Festival, Las Vegas, Nevada
Niagara Falls International Film Festival, Buffalo, New York
Royal Starr Film Festival, Royal Oak, Michigan
DEAF JAM
A DOCUMENTARY BY JUDY LIEFF
2011
In Deaf Jam, Anita Brodsky seizes the day. She is a Deaf teen introduced to American Sign Language (ASL) Poetry, who then boldly enters the spoken word slam scene. In a wondrous twist, Anita, an Israeli immigrant living in the Queens section of New York City, eventually meets Tahani, a hearing Palestinian slam poet. The two young women embark on a hearing/ deaf collaboration, a performance duet that is a metaphor for the complex realities they share. Danny Kapilian, IMBd
Director: Judy Lieff
Stars: Aneta Brodski, Tahani Salah, Terrylene
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SIGNmation provided Consulting services for this film
DEAF JAM TRAILER
