Film by the Blind presents:
2019 Los Angeles Blind Film Festival
Directed by Lindsay Nyman
Run Dates:
Dec. 14 & 15, 2019
Description:
Film by the Blind is thrilled to present the 2019 Blind Film Festival. For the past 6 months, these visually impaired filmmakers have been collaborating to write this short film and perfect their skills both behind and in front of the camera. They’ve worked hard to produce this special project and can’t wait to share it with you!
“Blind Date” Short Film Synopsis:
At the launch party for a brand new dating app specifically designed for the blind, romantic hopefuls gather at a speakeasy for an event that boasts itself as ‘an app in real life’, where they’re matched according to the app’s trusty algorithm! Who’s match will spark and who’s will burn out??
(Running time: 24 mins)
Program Partner:
Film By The Blind
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Film by the Blind (FBTB) follows the innovative singularity of CRE’s Theater by the Blind. It is the country’s first and only educational film program composed entirely of blind and visually impaired acting students.
Created for those who want to experience the world of film and television, FBTB is also designed to allow participants to expand their horizons, stretch their comfort zone or just try something new.
Participants learn the fundamentals of on-camera acting including techniques in relaxation, concentration, sense memory, emotional recall and improvisation. In a supportive environment, students perform in front of the camera and practice the technical, physical and emotional strategies needed for film acting.
Classes also include all aspects of work within the world of film and television. Students will not only participate as actors in their projects, but they will also be producers, directors, writers, and designers. This course provides opportunities for students to take on leadership roles in the creation and full execution of projects.
Because the program is in the heart of Hollywood, industry professionals, including working screenwriters, directors, producers and designers, are invited into the classroom to share their real-world experiences, creating a meaningful dialogue between the students and guest speakers.
The syllabus and curriculum were developed by CRE Outreach staff member, Lindsay Nyman, a graduate of U.C.L.A.’s School of Theatre, Film and Television, who began her work with Theatre by the Blind over 5 years ago and is a member of Actor’s Equity and SAG. Serving as Theater by the Blind’s assistant director, Lindsay learned strategies, insights and techniques for working with blind and visually impaired actors from CRE Outreach Founder and Artistic Director, Greg Shane.
