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Insights on Working With Deaf Talent in Media and Communications

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CODA” became the first film with a predominantly deaf cast to win the honor while cast member Troy Kotsur was the first deaf male actor to win an Oscar. (Co-star Maria Monte de Rey, chair of the California Association of the Deaf Media Committee , moderated the panel that also featured Delbert Whetter , a film producer and consultant.

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ICON 2022 Preview: Marlee Matlin on How Far Deaf Actors Have Come

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Since then, Matlin has gone on to have her own successful career in movies and TV, winning an Academy Award for her role in the 1986 film “Children of a Lesser God” at age 21. She co-starred in the 2021 film “ CODA ,” the story of a deaf family with one child who hears. The movie earned three Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

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Ahead of the Academy Awards, Marketing Wisdom From the ‘Barbie’ Blockbuster

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The “Barbie” film is empowering women of all identities as they reclaim Barbie as a symbol of inclusivity. Ahead of the Academy Awards ceremony on March 10, when “Barbie” is up for several awards, including Best Picture, let’s reflect on the film’s marketing campaign to extract valuable insights for practitioners.

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How Pioneers in Skirts Ran a Successful Kickstarter Campaign…and Beyond!

Deirdre Breakenridge

A documentary film depends on individuals, foundations and businesses to help fund it – and the process of applying and appealing is always ongoing. Knowing that Kickstarters are also important for getting more eyes on the film itself, I did my best to help increase awareness of, and drive excitement for, the film and its Kickstarter.

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Life Rewritten: Composing Your Legacy with Carrie KC West

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Through her experiences, including film school and self-discovery, Carrie uncovered the importance of understanding one’s own origin story. Carrie shares her own experience of transitioning from the excitement of working in the film industry to the uncertainty of pursuing writing as a career.

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Power of Digital Storytelling: A Guide for Nonprofits to Engage Youth to Become Change Agents

Deirdre Breakenridge

Creating a space for young people to share their stories can inspire them to connect with their own community and be part of the change. DoSomething.org is all about empowering young people across the globe to make positive change, both online and off, through campaigns that make an impact in the community.

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The Evolution of Multimedia Across Social Media

Cision

For the second half of 2016, I ’ m interviewing the world ’ s best content creators, futurists and change agents to see how content got where it is today and see where it ’ s going tomorrow. . As a young boy, I thought, now I can make films. I took the film to be developed and returned with a 3-minute reel.