ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York

Director of Engagement Lawrence Carter-Long reflects on "What Awards Culture Gets Wrong about Disability, Effort, and Authenticity" in the latest issue of Able News Read Online 📰 zurl.co/05IUo

Tomorrow! Join Sheridan O'Donnell (RISING PHOENIX: A NEW REVOLUTION), Liz Sargent (TAKE ME HOME), and Isaac Zablocki for Accessibility as Audience Development, part of DOC NYC PRO Spring 2026. Register Now: docnyc.net/event/accessib…

Meet the people behind the progress 🎤 Join over 20 creatives, executives, and advocates lined up to speak on panels, present keynotes, and facilitate workshops at the ReelAbilities Industry Summit! More Speakers 👥 reelabilities.org/summit/guests Passes 🎟️ reelabilities.org/summit/passes

DISPOSABLE HUMANITY is having its NY premiere at ReelAbilities 🎬 This investigative documentary exposes the Nazis' Aktion T4 program, connecting the past to present-day questions about whose lives are valued, remembered, and protected TICKETS 🎟️ zurl.co/FnuNR

"A compelling film that brings this devastating history home." - @JimLeBrecht DISPOSABLE HUMANITY unveils the Nazis' Aktion T4 program, which killed disabled people and paved the way for the Holocaust Full trailer ▶️ zurl.co/BLyAS Tickets 🎟 zurl.co/46acU

"Have you ever seen 96 pounds of dynamite?" 🎱 96 LBS OF DYNAMITE follows Chad, a witty pool player born with brittle bone disease, who battles low expectations, discrimination, and physical barriers Trailer ▶️ zurl.co/Fy4dI Tickets 🎟 zurl.co/saaJz

Back by popular demand: ReelAbilities Comedy Night! 🎤 Presented in collaboration with @LincolnCenter and Limitless Laughs, join us on April 24 for an outstanding lineup of disabled comedians 🎟️ zurl.co/jPlUN (Enter code REEL26 to access tickets)

Short films. Big impact. 🎬 ReelShorts: Growing Pains presents a vivid window into the worlds of youth, navigating identity, talent, and challenges in unexpected ways. April 25 | 1 PM | Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan Tickets 🎟️ zurl.co/Y6I5S

"Stories like these matter!" 👏 On #WorldAutismAwarenessDay we’re highlighting one of the Autistic-led films in this year’s festival ONCE MORE, LIKE RAIN MAN Trailer 🎬 zurl.co/v7PzG Tickets 🎟️ zurl.co/LfD7i

ReelAbilities is honored to present the 2026 Spotlight Award to Tony Award–winner and trailblazer, Ali Stroker 🌟 Join us in honoring her at our Opening Night Celebration on April 23! Info + Tickets 🎟️ reelabilities.org/newyork/ong2026

Announcing our Closing Night film... ESPINA! 🎥 ESPINA follows Jonathan who plans a trip to Panama City before his spinal surgery. He recruits two unlikely companions to venture into Panama's wild side Full trailer ▶️ zurl.co/SY6aU Tickets 🎟 zurl.co/VMuv4

Don’t miss the “unflinching” and “bold” documentary NO ONE CARES ABOUT CRAZY PEOPLE 🎥 Join us at the MMJCCM on April 24th during the 18th annual ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York! INFO + TICKETS 🎟️ zurl.co/Xo7Jk

NO ONE CARES ABOUT CRAZY PEOPLE will have its NY premiere at ReelAbilities! Narrated by Bob Odenkirk, @noonecaresfilm shows how mental health care has declined in the United States and the people left behind Trailer ▶️zurl.co/2fs7B Tickets 🎟 zurl.co/3Iz3W

ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York's opening night film LONE WOLVES is a "gold standard" for autistic representation on screen! Ashley Tyrie, a self advocate with @YAINetwork, writes about the film on Dis & That Blog. Read her full review 📰 zurl.co/gqTXB

LONE WOLVES is opening up this year’s ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York! Aligning with Autism Awareness Month, join us on April 23 at @TheNewSchool for a VIP red carpet, opening ceremony, and screening of Lone Wolves. INFO + TICKETS 🎟️ reelabilities.org/newyork/ong2026

ReelAbilities shorts are back at @IFCCenter! As part of IFC's Short Attention Span Cinema program, they are screening four ReelAbilities short films between now and the 18th Annual ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York. Showtimes & Tickets 🔗 zurl.co/pMQ64

The 18th annual @ReelAbilities Film Festival: NY is happening on 3/23–30 with films that center disability stories & lived experiences from around the world. We’re glad to support efforts that expand representation across the arts. Explore more: reelabilities.org/newyork/films

Today is the day... The full lineup is HERE 🎥 More than 30 films from around the world are coming to the 18th annual ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York! Explore this year’s lineup and secure your pass to join us April 23–30. LINEUP + PASSES 🔗 reelabilities.org/newyork/films

Guess what’s coming TOMORROW? The full lineup for the 18th annual ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York! That means today is the last day of our early bird special. Save 25% on your festival pass with code “early26” 🎟️ reelabilities.org/newyork/ticket…

The countdown is ON! Only 2 more days until we reveal the full lineup for the 18th annual ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York 🎬 Until then, save 25% on your festival pass with our early bird special! Use code “early26” through March 25. 🎟️ reelabilities.org/newyork/ticket…