The Unity Deaf Film Festival, presented by Undivided Productions and TIFF Community Impact, showcased a captivating collection of short films by Deaf creators from October 13th to 15th, 2023. The event commenced with a screening on October 13th, followed by enriching workshops over the next two days. This festival celebrated the rich diversity and creativity of Deaf culture and artistry in film. Check out the event page for more insights into this event and its impact.

Thursday, March 14, 2024 | 7pm EST| 90 min.

Watch online at TQFF.ca. ASL available.

Despite the increase of Deaf representation in films in recent years, there still remains very little Deaf queer representation that is authentic, long-lasting, and impactful. This workshop will explore how we can move toward authentic Deaf representation in film that includes not only fully accessible filmmaking process for Deaf cast and staff but also encompassing Deaf cultural values, history, and sign languages, especially for the Deaf queer communities. We will cover an introduction to the Deaf queer community’s history and culture. We will then discuss how to make queer film spaces that are also safe spaces for Deaf actors, filmmakers, and crew.

Hosted by filmmakers Alexandra Hickox, Ebony R. Gooden, and Katarina Ziervogel, a two-day filmmaking workshop was offered, providing Deaf artists with an opportunity to explore film production. Held from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM on April 1st and 2nd, 2023, the workshop focused on teaching essential skills and techniques for creating engaging videos and films, through a blend of interactive activities, group discussions, and practical demonstrations led by these experienced professionals.