The Queen City Culture Film Festival

Voices of Disability Film Showcase & Film Screening

The Voices of Disability Film Showcase is a cultural initiative dedicated to celebrating the creativity, resilience, and perspectives of people with disabilities through the power of film. This showcase amplifies stories often left untold, providing a platform for disabled filmmakers, actors, and storytellers to share authentic narratives that challenge stereotypes and inspire social change.

Mission

To use film as a medium to elevate the voices of people with disabilities, spark meaningful conversations, and promote inclusivity in arts, media, and society.

Vision

A world where films created by and about people with disabilities are mainstream, celebrated, and drive global awareness, empathy, and accessibility in the arts.

About the Film Screening

A curated film program highlighting and showcasing the perspectives and experiences of people with disabilities through authentic storytelling. Combines a documentary and short films to challenge stereotypes and promote understanding and inclusion, while aiming to raise awareness, spark dialogue, and inspire action around accessibility, equal rights, and representation. All sales final. No refunds.

*Champion for Change tickets are VIP tickets with preferred seating.

Tickets Are on Sales

TICKET PRICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
ADULT: $35.58
CHAMPION FOR CHANGE: $58.62
SENIOR: $24.55
CHILD: $14.73
STUDENT: $24.55
VETERAN: $24.55
DISABLED: $24.55

TICKET SALE DATES
ADULT / CHAMPION FOR CHANGE / SENIOR / CHILD / STUDENT / VETERAN / DISABLED Public Onsale: September 23, 2025 1:50 PM to January 31, 2026 6:00 PM

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Featured Films

QUAD LIFE

A young father’s world flips upside down after a tragic accident. This is his story of reinvention as he navigates life as a creative and quadriplegic sound designer. 

NOTE: We also have a 20 minute version of the film, if that is preferred. 

Longer Synopsis: On the cusp of fatherhood, David Jeffer’s world is turned upside down. A tragic accident during a family beach vacation leaves him paralyzed from the neck down, ending his successful career as an au

The Power To Move

For five years, Thomas Quiter was trapped in his house because insurance denied the wheelchair he needed to get outside. After a multi-year journey, Thomas, along with a team of engineers and disability community advocates are unveiling open-source wheelchair technology. This will give wheelchair users access to the equipment and repairs they need without bureaucratic delays and denials. Thomas is jumpstarting an overdue movement: removing the barriers that prevent the disabled community from living truly independent lives.

 
 

Up-Syndrome

Up-Syndrome is a documentary about a Colorado resident with Down Syndrome who dreamed of being a filmmaker. He interviewed friends, family and the support network of northern colorado. This is an educational film on the support networks available, the local people who support those with disabilities and the execeptional person that Taylor Wiginton is.

Objectives

  1. Amplify Representation – Highlight films that showcase disability culture, talent, and diverse lived experiences.

  2. Create Opportunities – Provide a platform for disabled filmmakers and actors to present their work to wide audiences.

  3. Promote Inclusion in the Arts – Encourage film and media industries to adopt inclusive practices.

  4. Foster Conversations – Use post-screening discussions, panels, and workshops to deepen understanding of disability issues.

  5. Build Community – Connect audiences, advocates, and creators in meaningful dialogue and collaboration

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