Ariel Baska Access:Horror/Documentary Producer's Alliance

Ariel Baska is a multi-award-winning, multiply Disabled filmmaker, festival director, and speaker on advocacy and accessibility in film. They write, direct, and produce horror and documentary while centering authenticity and accountability. Ariel created Access:Horror, a film festival and industry summit designed to celebrate disability in the genre space. Access:Horror was recently recognized as one of the top 5 most accessible festivals in the world by Forbes. Ariel’s acclaimed speaking engagements include National Geographic, Lincoln Center, Toronto International Film Festival, and the Berlinale, where they have shared their expertise on disability representation, changing narratives, and improving access.