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Minggu, 24 Mei 2015

Deaf Film 'Seen & Heard' Campaign Video

VIDEO [CC] - The film projects 'Seen & Heard' campaign video on Vimeo.

MONTREAL - We've launched an Indiegogo campaign for this new documentary (currently in production) that shines a spotlight on Deaf and Hard of Hearing actors in a unique hearing/ Deaf collaboration.

Seen and Heard is an entertaining and eye-opening documentary, currently in production, that takes viewers backstage and into the lives and challenges of a unique mixed Deaf and hearing theatre group mounting a big new performance!

Seen and Heard is a new thought-provoking documentary currently being filmed following the backstage and performance exploits of a unique Canadian amateur theatre group where Deaf, hard of hearing and hearing cast and crew members collaborate.

We document the members of Seeing Voices Montreal as they rehearse and then perform a Deaf-themed version of The Little Mermaid. In this retelling, Ariel, a Deaf mermaid from the undersea world of Atlantis falls in love with a man from the land-based hearing world against her father’s wishes. Read more: https://indiegogo.com/projects/seen-heard#/story

Visit us at http://seenandheardmovie.com

Selasa, 12 Mei 2015

Deaf Actors - Choose Not To or Can't Speak ?

VIDEO [CC] - Viola Rose Muir: Deaf actors in Hollywood that choose not to or can't speak?

A summary about Viola Rose Muir experience in NYC acting class with 2 of 3 agents expecting her to speak. Quotes: "You know, in Hollywood, the hearing folks, I mean, many Deaf actors can talk, and to receive that feedback was not surprising. Then the casting director said, "Make sure you send these agents a thank you card." I had a thought so I raised my hand to ask Paul a question, "In that thank you card, I wanted to put in the word, 'Audism'."

He was intrigued and asked what it was and I explained that, "Audism is a form of oppression, 'you can speak, you must speak, you must hear, the expectation of Deaf/HOH having to act like a hearing person, oppressing us by thinking that hearing people are better than Deaf or Hard of hearing people, that kind of attitude or way of thinking."

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Paul was cautious and said, "Make sure you don't sound so defensive but you can talk and use it as your marketability skill." I said, "I know, right-right, that's fine, sure, but what about those Deaf people who can't talk at all and they want to get into Hollywood and to be in movies. That's not fair. Saying, "Lines are supposed to be spoken", that's not reality, that's not our world today, our world is so diverse, we have different and all kinds of people, they can't just limit by saying, "You must speak only.", that's not realistic.... Read more: Transcript Cont'd

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Deaf Gloving - Mad Hand Skills

VIDEO: Now this is what you call talent... Deaf Gloving!

A man was recorded and the video went viral on social media. He's Deaf, but that doesn't mean he can't have mad skills. Check out this guy makes an amazing finger show in the middle of a classy dinner party. Must Watch!

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Kamis, 07 Mei 2015

Disability Film Challenge - Passengers

VIDEO [CC] - #DeafTalent: Passengers - 2015 Disability Film Challenge Entry.

Check out "Passengers" written & directed by Deaf In Film Actor/Activist Dickie Hearts, with a DWIF/DIF team, including DWIF Actress Amanda McDonough, DIF Actors Joshua Castille, Gabriel Silva, Miles Barbee. Kudos on an amazing team! Subtitled in English.

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Twitter - https://twitter.com/disabilitychall

Official site - http://disabilityfilmchallenge.com

Sabtu, 18 April 2015

Deaf Talent & Hollywood Controversy

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO [CC] - Deaf News: Avenged filmmakers respond to not using Deaf Talent.

Coverage of the #DeafTalent campaign, DHN caught up with the men behind Avenged. They discuss why they didn't use Deaf talent and the recent controversy around their movie.

DHN is a place where everyone can get the news in the language that suits them best, whether they are Deaf or Hearing. DHN is a news agency and incorporate American Sign Language, spoken English and captions into each broadcast.

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Minggu, 12 April 2015

#DeafTalent Deaf Roles Are Meant For Deaf Actors

VIDEO [CC/Signed] - #DeafTalent - Hollywood, stop hiring hearing actors for Deaf roles. Deaf people have the right to represent themselves!

As a result of this #DeafTalent campaign, the world will have a much better understanding of the Deaf community’s standpoint on not allowing Deaf roles to be given out to hearing people. Many people do not realize that they have been oppressing Deaf actors for many years now.

We hope that this new awareness will also create many more job opportunities for Deaf people all over, both in front and behind the camera, as well as other places. We believe that this campaign will ignite many new discussions and ideas and help cause a shift in societal awareness. To activate this feature, press the "CC" button.

Huffington Post - The #DeafTalent hashtag began making waves after a NY Daily News interview with Catalina Sandino Moreno raised red flags in the Deaf community. Moreno, a hearing actress, was cast to play a Deaf woman in the leading role of her new film Medeas. But in the NYDN interview, it became clear that Moreno has had very little exposure to deafness or Deaf culture.

Over the past couple weeks, the #DeafTalent movement spread like wildfire across social media. Using this hashtag, members of the Deaf community publicly spoke out against the cultural appropriation of deafness in movies and TV. With so many talented Deaf/HoH performer working to catch their big break in Hollywood, it is inexcusable that hearing actors and actresses continue being cast for these roles.

Deaf parts belong to Deaf performers - people who understand the experience of hearing loss and can accurately portray Deaf characters. Just as blackface is not an acceptable way to depict a black character, having a non-Deaf actor pretend to be Deaf is irresponsible, unethical, and offensive... Read more: huffingtonpost.com/lydia-l-callis/lets-see-more-deaftalent-html

Follow #DeafTalent:

Apply for the #DeafTalent database here: http://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/deaftalent

Apply to this form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/deaftalent

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ASL Music Video - Bruno Mars 'The Lazy Song'

VIDEO [CC] - This is an American Sign Language version of Bruno Mars’ “The Lazy Song” made accessible to native ASL users.

This ASL music video was created with a 100% Deaf cast and crew. All of the performers in this music video are also a part of Deaf West’s “Spring Awakening.” We did this out of love and support for #DeafTalent everywhere who are always in need of job opportunities in the entertainment industry.

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Directed & Edited by

Jules Dameron

Produced by

Nick Zerlentes

Director of American Sign Language

Kailyn Aaron-Lozano

Choreography by

Joey Antonio

Production Design by

Joshua Castille

Performers

Miles Barbee

Sandra Mae Frank

Amelia Hensley

Karla Gutierrez

Joshua Castille

Treshelle Edmond

Joey Antonio

http://www.julesdameron.com

This video is not monetized. We do not own any rights to Bruno Mars’ “The Lazy Song.”

Filmed in April 2015