Disabled Audiovisual Workers Network to launch at South Africa's Durban FilmMart

The Disabled Audiovisual Workers Network (DAWN) will launch on Friday 19 July at South Africa's Durban Film Mart, which runs today (July 18) through July 28.

DAWN aims to align persons with disabilities working or interested in the industry and representatives from industry bodies, broadcasters, and funding bodies to work together towards a more inclusive and accessible industry, marking a step towards inclusivity and
representation in the South African Film and TV Industry.

The launch, at the 15th edition of the film festival, will serve as a platform for discussions about the current situation for people with disabilities working in the industry and what can be done to improve the situation.

DAWN plans to connect people with disabilities, lobby for better representation both behind and in front of the camera, make the industry more accessible at every level, and work with funding bodies, broadcasters, and professional industry bodies to ensure meaningful inclusion of people with disabilities.

Durban FilmMart Institute is the business hub of the African film industry, where film professionals and content are globally competitive and celebrated. The institute's mission is to provide appropriate and effective programmes and services to promote, support, and facilitate investment in the African film industry.