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Disability Representation In Film & Television: How It Can Impact Your Bottom Line in a Positive Way

At L.A. ComicCon, we hosted a panel on disability inclusion in film and television. Attendees learned how inclusion can positively impact their bottom line and stretch their marketing dollars for their feature film or television project.

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  • Panel introduction by Kelli McNeil-Yellen (writer/producer; Daruma).
  • Moderator: Tatiana Lee, Actor, Model & Senior Entertainment Media Associate at RespectAbility
  • Panelist: Stacie deArmas, Senior Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion, Nielsen Media
  • Panelist: Delbert Whetter, Chief Operating Officer, Exodus Film Group
  • Panelist: Greg Roque, Comedian, Screenwriter
  • Panelist: Shea Mirzai, Founder & CEO, Space Coyote Productions; Producer (Clickbait), Screenwriter
  • Panelist: John Lawson, TEDx Speaker, star of the new Pet Semetary from Paramount

Meet the Author

Eric Ascher

Eric Ascher (he/him) is the Senior Associate, Communications, at the disability advocacy nonprofit organization Disability Belongs™. Ascher is responsible for supporting the Senior Director, Marketing and Communications at Disability Belongs™ in developing and implementing advocacy efforts and communications of various types. He manages the organization’s social media channels, website, and emails; organizes and develops webinars; and supervises Communications Fellows.

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