Abbie is a a talent agent, writer, producer, and access coordinator, shares her journey from a small town to a successful career in film and TV. She discusses her early passion for acting, her first job, and the challenges she faced in the industry. The conversation delves into the complexities of disability representation in the entertainment industry and the personal experiences of discrimination and limitations faced by individuals with disabilities. Abbie also discusses her work as an agent and the challenges of building and managing an agency. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the challenges of pursuing a career in the performing arts with a disability, the role of an access coordinator, the importance of resilience, and the concept of entitlement. The discussion also delves into the significance of managing situations and the tendency to apologize unnecessarily. The conversation ends with a reflection on the organic and comfortable nature of the chat.
Takeaways
Abbie's journey from a small town to a successful career in film and TV.
The challenges and limitations faced by individuals with disabilities in the entertainment industry.
The complexities of disability representation and the need for more open-mindedness in casting.
The challenges of building and managing an agency in the entertainment industry. Challenges of pursuing a career in the performing arts with a disability
The role and importance of an access coordinator in the film and TV industry
The significance of resilience and the need to manage situations effectively
The concept of entitlement and the tendency to apologize unnecessarily
The organic and comfortable nature of the conversation
Timestamp
00:00Journey to Success in Film and TV
12:06Challenges of Disability Representation
30:19 Navigating the Performing Arts with a Disability
56:27 The Role of an Access Coordinator in Film and TV
58:13 Resilience and Managing Situation
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