2021 Festival Outcomes
The first ever virtual ReelAbilities Houston made an impact on the community that will last far beyond the Festival.
The first ever virtual ReelAbilities Houston made an impact on the community that will last far beyond the Festival.
The first ever virtual ReelAbilities Houston made an impact on the community that will last far beyond the Festival.
98% of attendees positively rated events and films
8000+ attendees from across the world represented a 33% increase over 2020
91% of attendees reported that the film and programs positively influenced their perceptions of people with disabilities
55 Sponsors
96% of attendees are lively to attend another ReelAbilities event in the future
18 schools, from preschools to colleges, participated in ReelEducation, brining the message of inclusion to students
60+ Collaborating Partners joined Festival efforts and events
6,536,000+ impressions from print, broadcast and digital media
Making an impact that lasts far beyond the Festival is a goal of ReelAbilities. Here, in their own words, is how ReelAbilities 2021 made an impact on some who attended:
"Incredible. Amazing. Valuable. Bravo! Keep ReelAbilities going!"
"Although nothing is more impactful than having my students interact in person with ReelEducation speakers, I appreciate that ReelAbilities found a way to provide the program during this challenging year."
"ReelAbilities 2021 was incredible. Each Festival gets better and better, as the movement grows and changes."
Dan Habib and Ali Stroker captivated an audience of more than 300 people with their extraordinary stories of resilience and perseverance. An engaging Q&A followed.
Seventeen award-winning short and feature films were made available to ReelAbilities fans, including the world premiere of One Step at a Time featuring Houstonian Michael McCulloch.
ReelArt highlights the photography, original artwork and glass art of 23 Celebration Company artists on exhibit, both online and at the Bellaire NY Bagel Café.
ReelMusic, a night of jazz, rock and more, where accomplished signers and songwriters with disabilities honor music's universal power to lift us up. Special guest, Tony Award-winner Ali Stoker, made a guest appearance during the show. Over 2,500 views. Watch the full concert on our website!
A lunchtime panel discussion in collaboration with the Houston Business Journal helped close to 100 Houston Business leaders understand the role and future of inclusion in the workplace.
The message of inclusion was brought to thousands of students. ReelEducation reached elementary to graduate students, including:
ReelAbilities 2021 included local and national panelists:
ReelAbilities Houston was featured in print, online and TV media, including: