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Inclusive Mentoring

Creating opportunities to mentor individuals with disabilities in film production is crucial for fostering inclusivity and diversity within the industry. By offering mentorship programs, the film industry can break down barriers and provide a platform for individuals with disabilities to learn, grow, and pursue careers in various aspects of production. Mentoring not only equips them with technical skills but also offers guidance on navigating the industry, building networks, and honing their creative talents.

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Moreover, incorporating diverse perspectives enriches the storytelling process, contributing to more authentic and inclusive narratives. By actively involving people with disabilities in film production through mentorship, the industry not only promotes equal opportunities but also showcases a broader range of experiences and talents. This not only benefits the individuals involved but also leads to a more dynamic and representative film landscape, fostering creativity and innovation in storytelling.

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Mentoring roles can include:

  • Production Trainee

  • Directors Attachment

  • Assistant Director Trainee

  • Camera Attachment

  • Sound Attachment

  • Lighting Attachment

  • Hair an Makeup Attachment

  • Costume Attachment

  • Production Design Attachment

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Certification Requirements

  • Details, job description and involvement overview of the crew or mentees with disability on set

  • Completed Accessibility and Participation Plans

Included in the Resource Kit

  • Guide: Working with Mentees

  • Template: Mentee Job Descriptions

  • Template: Mentee Handbook

  • Template: Accessibility and Participation Plan

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Inclusive Concept Development

Engagement of individuals/communities to ensure authentic, diverse, and inclusive storytelling.

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Inclusive Casting

Authentic and empowering representation of people with disability on screen

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Inclusive Mentoring

Creating employment and development opportunities for people with disability behind the camera

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Inclusive Crew Roles

Meaningful employment of people with disability in crew roles

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Accessible Documentation

Clear and accessible communications for all cast and crew

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Accessible Locations

Every location that people with disability are required to physically be at, must be accessible to them

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Safe & Inclusive Environment

Commitment to a safe and inclusive production workplace and/or set

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Accessible Broadcast

All productions will meet video accessibility, captioning and audio description standards

Certification Criteria

The 8 Pillars of Inclusion

There are 8 inclusion pillars which you can select a combination of actions that best fit with your project. Productions are scored for certificating from a weighted scoring system to assess the inclusiveness and authenticity of the project against the following categories:

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