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Horror Virtual Film Festival Challenges Ableism

Updated 2026-10-20 23:35 UTC 1 source Positive

The Horror Virtual Film Festival is shedding light on disability by centering ableism as the horror in its programming. Filmmaker Ariel Baska discusses facing barriers in the film industry due to their physical limitations, highlighting the need for more inclusive practices.

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Variety
When Ariel Baska traded her 15-year career teaching Latin for the film industry, they were instantly faced with a series of unexpected guardrails. “I found that all of these doors were closed to me because I could not literally walk in the front door,” Baska tells Variety. “As someone who is on the
2026-10-20 23:32 UTC
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