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The Pulse
The PulseDisability & Film Production (Part 1) - Ophira Calof, Disabled Producers LabJoeita speaks to scriptwriter and disabled TV producer Ophira Calof about the Disabled Producers Lab a new program designed to teach production skills to disabled women and trans creators. Part 1 of a 2 part series. HighlightsDisability Stereotypes - Opening Remarks (00:00)Introducing Ophira Calof – Writer, Performer & Facilitator (01:54)Cripping the Script (04:00)Shifting Our Structures (05:00)The Role of the Storyteller (06:51)Representation & Disability Narratives (10:18)Disabled Producers Lab (12:46)Addressing Barriers, Ableism & Broader Structural Issues (19:50)Increasing Disability Representation in the TV Landscape (23:07)Disabled Producers Lab Application Process (25:17)Show Close (27:01)Guest Bio - Ophira Calof (pronouns: they/she) is a mult...
2024-06-2930 minNorth Star with Ellin Bessner
North Star with Ellin BessnerToronto’s Reena agency turns 50 facing middle-aged challenges of caring for older residents with disabilitiesReena was born in 1973 because a handful of Jewish parents in Toronto wanted to keep their disabled children in the community—rather than putting them in an institution. Fifty years later, it’s the largest Jewish organization in Canada offering supportive housing for people with disabilities. But as we begin Jewish Disability, Awareness and Inclusion Month, held annually each February, officials at Reena are worried about finding enough housing and support for an aging clientele who are living longer. The CJN Daily attended the Jan. 18 anniversary party held at the new Lou Fruitman Reena Residence in Vaughan, Ont. In this...
2023-02-0113 minCartt.ca - The Podcast
Cartt.ca - The PodcastOphira Calof, Lisa Clarkson discuss ReelAbilities Film Festival, CBC partnership AccessCBCFor a transcript of the podcast, please scroll down. By Bill Roberts THE RICK HANSEN FOUNDATION promotes a poignant rubric that “One in five Canadians is living with a disability… Thankfully, five in five Canadians can help improve accessibility for all!”. And, for our Canadian media industry, that is precisely what this important Cartt.ca exclusive podcast... Read more » See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2022-08-0849 minThe Pulse
The PulseTelling Stories through a Disability LensOphira Calof discusses the Crip Storytelling project that invites People with Disabilities to tell personal stories through a Disability lens. This is the June 18, 2022 episodeCheck out the Pulse on YouTube! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Fi...
2022-06-1825 minNorth Star with Ellin Bessner
North Star with Ellin BessnerMeet the Canadian Jewish performer pushing for people with disabilities to take centre stageOphira Calof is having a busy month. The 28-year-old Toronto-based actor, writer and curator will be judging entries for AccessCBC, the CBC’s new access project for filmmakers with disabilities; she's picking films and handling programming for the annual ReelAbilities film festival, screening at the Miles Nadal JCC; and she is, as always, advocating for the arts world to make room for creatives like her who have physical, mental or other disabilities. To kick off Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month, Calof joins to discuss how Jewish institutions can become more aware of the realities faced by...
2022-02-0716 minFive Things
Five ThingsS05E05: 5 Things w/ Alia RasulFor casual comedy fans and hardcore nerds alike, 5 THINGS takes some of the biggest and brightest stars of the Comedy Community and asks them five questions about their approach to art, work, and life as a comedian. This season of 5 THINGS is hosted by Alia Ceniza Rasul (The Tita Collective), and digs into the stories, politics, and personality behind the jokes. This weeks episode features Ophira Calof discussing accessibility in Toronto Comedy, pioneering performances, and producing your own work. Instagram: @baddogtheatre Twitter: @baddogtheatre Website: www.baddogtheatre.com Donate At...
2021-12-141h 01The Disability Channel Podcasts
The Disability Channel PodcastsA Different Kind of Game Episode 3 - Abby Skene and Ophira CalofOn today's episode Ben talks to Abby Skene and Ophira Calof about their careers and passion in TV and Theatre arts.
2021-12-1427 minMoment of Truth
Moment of TruthMOT - RYAN SINGH. LINDA & OPHIRA (MAY 26, 2021)Award-winning Guyanese-Canadian filmmaker, Ryan Singh Enterprises on his film “H.E.N.R.I.” Plus The 6th Annual ReelAbilities Toronto Film Festival with Festival Coordinator Linda Luarasi and ReelAbilities Comedy Night host Ophira Calof.
2021-05-2756 minThe Firecracker Department with Naomi Snieckus
The Firecracker Department with Naomi SnieckusOphira CalofOur guest on the pod this week is multi award winning Disabled writer, performer, and producer, OPHIRA CALOF! Ophira's work weaves together music, comedy, and storytelling, centring disability and chronic illness experiences. Ophira's journey is so unique and she is whip smart as well as hilarious. A Second-City-er, a trained opera singer, curator, workshop facilitator, consultant, and keynote speaker, Ophira is BUSY!    We talk about art in accessibility, who you grow up wanting to be in Beauty & the Beast, music, comedy, opera, chronic pain, body neutrality, Tallboyz, performance venue accesibility and more!   T...
2021-04-271h 20The Constant Struggle
The Constant StruggleE62 - Ophira Calof: Bubbling Like ChampagneOPHIRA CALOF is a multi-talented, multi-disciplined and multi-disabled comedian and performer based in Toronto, who's past productions "Generally Hospital" and "Literally Titanium" are challenging the status quo of disability and theatre. Ophira chatted with Brie and Nick over Zoom about her introduction to performance by way of opera, her transition to comedy thanks to a "multi-class discount" and her desire to #cripthescript wherever possible, making theatre more inclusive for both performers and patrons.  Don't miss Ophira's bi-weekly relaxed talk-show Slumber Party on Bad Dog TV. You can Follow Ophira on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
2020-09-071h 37Radio Aluna Theatre
Radio Aluna Theatre26 (English): MERENDIANDO FROM HOME with Monica and CamilaThis week is an extra special episode featuring Monica and Camila from their respective homes in Toronto: MERENDIANDO FROM HOME! We talked about how we are navigating productivity and creativity in isolation, how we're staying connected with loved ones across borders, and how we think live performance can translate to the digital stage. We also checked in with two of our previous podcast guests (Andrés Sierra and Ophira Calof) who are creating awesome, relevant online content for these times.  Although we weren’t able to meet in person we talked about our Merienda de Pand...
2020-04-1537 minRadio Aluna Theatre
Radio Aluna Theatre22 (English:) MERENDIANDO with Crip The ScriptThis week Monica and Camila sat down with multi award-winning Disabled writer, performer, and producer Ophira Calof. We talked about Crip The Script, an initiative that is working to create a new framework that is built to support Disabled People, and anyone that the ‘norm’ doesn’t work for. From the content of the script, to the way production and rehearsals are structured, to the audience experience, Crip The Script is weaving access throughout every part of the show — cripping the literal script, along with the traditional structures of theatre.  Thanks to Zteca for the tasty burritos ! Yum yum. ...
2020-02-2625 minRadio Aluna Theatre
Radio Aluna Theatre20 (English): MERENDIANDO with Ophira CalofThis week Monica and Camila sat down with multi award-winning Disabled writer, performer, and producer Ophira Calof. We talked about creating theatre for all different kinds of bodies, especially the Disabled community, her journey from opera to comedy, and her upcoming show at the Next Stage Festival, Literally Titanium.   Special thanks to Como en Casa for the delicious tacos!  Show Notes: Ophira’s upcoming show Literally Titanium, as part of the Next Stage Festival University of Toronto's Festival of Original Theatre, or FOOT, Festival Buddies' Emerging Creator's Unit Generally Hospital  Fringe and Next Stage Festiv...
2019-12-0434 min