Filmmaking 201: Editing + Audio Description
You know that feeling when you have something to share, but you’re not sure how to do it? Maybe you need to tell your story or illuminate a community or a struggle that is dear to you. Or do you have a cast of characters that you can’t wait to introduce to the world? You […]
MacArthur Series: Crip Aesthetics as Art
Alice Wong, MacArthur Fellow and beloved oracle of our lifetime, envisioned a series of discussions that take disabled brilliance to the messy middle of our current struggles for justice, equity, and access. The DCC, together with the MacArthur Fellows at 45 series and Fellow Josh Miele, is proud to honor Alice’s vision with a four-part […]
Sustaining Us: Writing Academy with Esmé Wang
Our stories are everything. They are our anchor to the present, the legacy we leave, the windy path toward our future, and our portal to dimensions that only we can imagine. We need to write and share our stories. All that said, we all know that it’s HELLA hard to sustain a writing practice. The […]
Cafe Crip: Meet the Filmmakers
Cafe Crip is a monthly gathering to talk about important topics within our disability communities. This month’s topic is Superfest! We’re closing out the festival with an opportunity to meet and chat with the Superfest 2026 filmmakers. We encourage you to join us at Superfest before Cafe Crip. You can watch the films on Vimeo […]
Superfest: The Tallest Dwarf
Join the filmmakers of The Tallest Dwarf for a feature screening and panel discussion at the DCC! When a filmmaker with a rare form of dwarfism seeks out people with bodies like hers, she enters a community in flux. She joins forces with little people artists to trace a troubled history of being put on […]
Superfest: The Way We Move
We’re thrilled to present The Way We Move, a feature documentary about Amber Galloway, a trailblazer in sign language interpretation. Join Amber as she takes us on a journey into the profound bond between the Deaf community and music. We’ll follow her as she shares her skills with struggling new recruits who she hopes will […]
Superfest Opening Night: Comedy!
Superfest is back! We all know that Superfest brings meaningful storytelling and profound representation, but sometimes we forget that it’s also funny as hell. Join us for Superfest 2026’s opening night, a virtual screening full of laughs and delight, followed by a community conversation and remarks from festival director Shaina Ghuraya. Register here.
Open Mic: Drag Takeover
August’s Open Mic Night has been royally taken over, and we are so ready for it. Incredible drag queen, Taipei, is hosting a hybrid open-mic drag show for newbie drag performers, drag-curious artists, veterans looking to experiment, and everyone in between. Come play and try out your work for the most loving and supportive community […]
OUCH Pain Support Group
Event Organizer: Los Angeles Spoonie Collective Location: Virtual Price: Free! Event Description: Looking for crip community? Join LASC in June for our Pain Support Group. This group will center the crip wisdom and experiences of those living with chronic pain. Come vent, share tips, and meet others with similar experiences. Registration Information: Register here. Event […]
Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival: Meet the Artists Panel | Conoce a Los Artistas: Festival Internacional de Danza para Sordos del Área de la Bahía
Come meet the Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival (BAIDDF) performers! Learn about their stories, culture, victories, struggles, and identities. The BAIDDF is an annual event produced by Urban Jazz Dance Company that consists of performances and workshops highlighting the essential contributions Deaf and Hard of Hearing artists make to our community. This year, we […]