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Here’s the problem with explaining disability jokes
Listen to this post: I’m funny. You’re funny. We all have the best sense of humor, and we love to make other people laugh. [clown horn honk honk.] Even if this were always true, it doesn’t make us above reproach. What I mean: you can still tell an awful and offensive joke even if you don’t…
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Submit to International Youth Silent Film Festival
Listen to this post: The International Youth Silent Film Festival is taking submissions right now! Young people, take note! Make a movie without having to record or edit any audio. This festival was founded in 2009 by Jon JP Palanuk after attending a live theatre organ concert. Perhaps a live organ concert doesn’t make everyone…
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ReelAbilities: Portland–submit your short film now!
Listen to this post: In the earlier days of this blog, I liked to do a Spotlight on Disability Film Festivals feature sometimes. My hope was that each year there might be new festivals to add to the spotlight. Alas, new ones don’t crop up on any kind of regular basis. I think disability art…