DMDb NEWS – LumoTV, in partnership with Døves Media, recently hosted the first International Deaf Producers & Filmmakers Forum in Reims, France, bringing together professionals working in Deaf media, television, and film production. The forum marked the beginning of discussions about establishing an international network for sign language media and film professionals. It also builds […]
DMDb NEWS – Charlie Ainsworth and Austin Balaich have founded the Deaf Cinema Institute (DCI), the first permanent institution in the United States dedicated exclusively to Deaf Cinema. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the nonprofit organization serves as both a film production company and a cultural institution committed to advancing Deaf storytelling. Through the creation of […]
DMDb NEWS – Contributors to the discussions surrounding the first written Deaf Cinema Manifesto included Fabio Zamparo, Artistic Co-Director of the Itinerant Deaf Cinema Festival; Charlie Ainsworth, a new generation of Gallaudet alumnus and founder of Angry Deaf Films; Emilio Insolera and Daniele Le Rose, pioneering members of the Deaf Cinema movement; MJ Kiego, founder […]
DMDb NEWS – One of the most significant outcomes of the 2026 Itinerant Deaf Film Festival in Mestre, Venice, was the creation of the first Deaf Cinema Manifesto—a milestone that formally articulated the vision, values, and artistic principles of a movement that had been evolving for more than two decades. The festival, directed by Anna […]
DMDB NEWS – Since the creation of Rai Fiction in 1997 and Rai Cinema in 2000, RAI has produced hundreds of television series, TV movies, and feature films. However, for much of this period, authentic representation of Deaf people has been largely absent. For decades, deaf characters have been portrayed primarily by hearing actors rather […]
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER – BY ETAN VLESSING The ‘Feel My Voice’ actor plays a father to a shy teen with a gift for singing in the Netflix drama, a remake of the French film from which ‘CODA’ was adapted and which features authentic deaf characters. Being seen and heard is important for Insolera, as he […]
DMDb NEWS – Netflix and Sign Language: A Look at Key Projects April 3, 2026 Netflix has increasingly showcased content that highlights Deaf culture, sign language, and authentic representation by Deaf actors. From real‑life stories to scripted drama, these projects offer visibility and nuance rarely seen on global streaming platforms. 📺 Black Summer (2019) […]
CATALAN NEWS – The Catalan production ‘Sorda’, directed by Eva Libertad, has won two awards at the prestigious Berlinale International Film Festival this weekend. ‘Sorda’, or ‘Deaf’ in English, won the Audience Award in the Panorama section as well as the top prize given by the International Confederation of Art and Essay Cinemas (CICAE, as it’s known as for […]
THE VERGE – Though Kiriko launched along with Overwatch 2 earlier this week, today, at the Twitch Con opening ceremonies, Blizzard debuted a nine-minute cinematic to introduce her properly. Overwatch animated shorts are experiences unto themselves. The game’s cinematics team is uniquely skilled, knowing exactly what levers to pull and buttons to hit for maximum […]