Film, TV & Radio

REELABILITIES FILM FESTIVAL: LOS ANGELES (OPENING DAY)

Free    |  May 4, 2024  |  9:00AM - 9:00PM

(ALSO MAY 5) In partnership with The City of Los Angeles, the 2024 ReelAbilities Los Angeles Film Festival showcases films and conversations that promote awareness and appreciation for the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of people with disabilities. The two-day festival will showcase new and classic films, conversations, and programs that explore, embrace, and celebrate the diversity of our shared human experience.

SCHEDULE
Screenings

Date: Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5
Time: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (both days)

Family Fun Day

Kids bubble party and dance performance

Date: Sunday May 5
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

11th Annual EasterSeals Disability Film Challenge

Announcement of 2024 Finalists
Date: Sunday May 5
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Link to Event Registration

Link to ReelAbilities Event Website

Link to Parking and Venue FAQ

The ReelAbilities Film Festival Los Angeles logo. Text reads May 4-5, 2024. California Plaza. ReelAbilitiesLA.org. Logos for the City of Los Angeles, Department on Disability, and Grand Performances are overlaid on a purple illustration of the Los An

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.

Feature Film Q&A CODA - with Closed Captions during ReelAbilities Film Festival 2022

Official Selections

Imagined Touch

Act of God

Coming Out Autistic

Culicidae

Danceable

Flirting (with Possibilities)

Being Michelle

Unidentified Objects

Is There Anybody Out There?

My Disability Roadmap

Forget Me Not

Shadow

About ReelAbilities

The ReelAbilities Film Festival: Los Angeles is 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 ReelAbilities Film Festival: 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 introductions, post-screening conversations, and non-film programming. The festival venue is wheelchair accessible. All movies feature open captioning, with optional audio description 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!

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.

ACCESSIBILITY
You can learn additional details regarding accommodations available during the event on our the ReelAbilities 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).