Why We Exist

We believe every non-profit should have to justify their existence.

Mission And Vision
The Representation Gap
Industry Barriers

Mission and Vision

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Mission

To make transformative investments in disabled creatives so they can leverage film and television to destigmatize disability.

Vision

A world where disabled people are valued on- and off-screen.

The Disability Representation Gap

Disabled writers and filmmakers are vastly underrepresented in the entertainment industry, and frequently experience workplace discrimination and exclusion.

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0.15%

of first look and overall deals are with disabled creators.

3%

of writers and filmmakers in the industry are disabled.

33%

of disabled writers report disability-based discrimination.

Industry Barriers to Success

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Inauthentic Storytelling

The majority of stories about disability are being told by non-disabled people.

Stuck At Lower Levels

Disabled creatives are being kept on the sidelines, in unpaid or low-paying roles.

Minimal funding is going to disabled creatives to give them the time and space needed to create.

Lack of Funding

Disabled creatives rarely have their access needs met on the job or during the job search.

Lack of Accessibility

Quote Card
"The Inevitable staff are the best part of the Fellowship. They’ve taken so much time to support me through writing, pitching, and navigating my career. I have learned so much from all of them, and am deeply grateful."
— Monica Lucas, staff writer on 'The Rookie: North'