ReelAbilities Film Festival Los Angeles

ReelAbilities Film Festival Los Angeles

Join us at the ReelAbilities Film Festival Los Angeles for a celebration of diverse and inclusive storytelling through film!

By ReelAbilities Los Angeles

Date and time

May 4 · 11am - May 5 · 9pm PDT

Location

Grand Performances

350 South Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90071

About this event

  • 1 day 10 hours

The ReelAbilities Film Festival Los Angeles.

A two-day festival dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with disabilities. We showcase new and classic films, conversations, and programs that explore, embrace, and celebrate the diversity of our shared human experience.

Hosted by the City of Los Angeles Department on Disability, in partnership with Grand Performances, this year’s 6th annual ReelAbilities Film Festival in Los Angeles will take place on May 4th and 5th in Downtown LA’s California Plaza.

The Department on Disability offers American Sign Language interpretation and real-time captioning for non-film programming including introductions, post-screening conversations, and panel discussions. The festival venue is wheelchair accessible. All movies feature open captioning, with optional audio descriptions available for enhanced accessibility.

This event is provided at no cost, courtesy of the generous contributions from our esteemed sponsors. We hope you’ll join us!


Saturday May 4

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  • Imagined Touch
  • Act of God
  • Coming Out Autistic
  • Culicidae
  • Danceable
  • Flirting (with Possibilities)

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  • Being Michelle + Q&A

4:00 PM – 8:30 PM

  • Unidentified Objects
  • Panel Discussion: Removing Barriers, Tropes, and Stigmas: Discussing the Steps to Build an Inclusive Future in Film
  • Is There Anybody Out There?


Sunday May 5

Family Fun Day

11:00 AM – 2:30 PM

  • PixarShorts: Loop
  • Disney’s Wish
  • Join us for outdoor movies, music, and dancing, arts and crafts, and more!

Easterseals Disability Film Challenge

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

  • Announcement of Finalists

4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

  • My Disability Roadmap
  • Forget Me Not + Q&A
  • Shadow


Accessibility

You can additional details regarding accommodations available during the event on our website. If you have difficulty accessing this website or need assistance reserving tickets, please contact us at ReelAbilitiesLA@lacity.org or by phone at 213-202-2749 (TTY: 213-202-3452).

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Frequently asked questions

FOOD AND BEVERAGE:

Food and beverage vendors will be available on-site for purchase. Outside food is welcome.

SEATING:

Seating is open and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Accessible seating is available on the Lower Plaza level.

PARKING:

351 S. Olive Street Los Angeles, CA 90071. Underground parking is available at the California Plaza Parking Structure, which you can access from Lower Grand Avenue off 4th Street or Olive Street. The special event parking rate of $10 cash or $15 credit card is available 60 minutes before showtimes.

DROP-OFF/PICK-UP:

A designated Access and rideshare services drop-off and pick-up area will be available on S. Grand Ave in front of 300 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

The venue is easily accessible by bus and rail. Take the Metro Red or Purple Line, and exit at Pershing Square Station. Use the north escalator leading to 4th and Hill Streets. Walk one block to the bottom of California Plaza (4th and Olive Streets) and take the escalator up to the Plaza Level.

SERVICE ANIMALS:

While service animals are welcome at California Plaza, pets are not allowed. For your convenience and comfort of your animal, there will be a Service Animal Relief Area located onsite. Water, water bowls, plastic bags, and a trash bin are also provided for your convenience.

CHAIRS AND BLANKETS:

Pillows, blankets, and low-backed chairs are welcome as long as they don’t block designated walking, dancing, or wheelchair areas.

COVID-19:

If you or anyone within your group has or is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, we ask you to please stay home to ensure the health and safety of our audience and staff. While this is an outdoor event, attendees are encouraged to wear face masks. Masks and hand sanitizer are provided.

SMOKING:

This is a non-smoking and non-vaping event.

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Organized by

ReelAbilities Los Angeles

Our Mission

Hosted by the Department of Disability of the City of Los Angeles, this festival embodies the essence of inclusivity. Each film is meticulously presented with audio descriptions and closed captioning, ensuring accessibility for all attendees. Our commitment to collaboration extends to the public, irrespective of ability, as we work together to cultivate a profound appreciation for high-quality films that cater to diverse audiences.