Hey everyone!

I'm thrilled to share another film festival interview with you. This time, I spoke with Audio Description's director and writer, Luke Salewski, and its producer and star, Lee Pugsley.

Buy tickets for Audio Description's Slamdance screenings here.

Learn about the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge here.

Audio Description is a short film about Eric, a lonely blind man who makes an unknown birthday wish.

Audio Description screens at Slamdance 2025 – stay tuned for my full festival coverage!

Chapters

• 00:07 - Introduction: Austin, Lee, and Luke
• 00:32 - About Audio Description
• 01:11 - Giving Audio Description a Voice
• 02:06 - Audio Description as a Visually Impaired Viewer
• 03:18 - Expanding Awareness and Understanding of Audio Description
• 04:03 - Interpreting Audio Description in the Film
• 05:00 - Clarifying Audio Description vs. Closed Captioning
• 06:26 - Shaping the Character of Eric
• 08:03 - Highlighting the Humor of Audio Description
• 09:42 - The Visuals of the Film & Collaboration
• 11:22 - The Message of Audio Description and Filmmaking Advice
• 14:26 - Easterseals Disability Film Challenge
• 16:31 - Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles
• 18:36 - Lee on the Importance of Authentic Representation
• 21:42 - Luke on the Film's Intention
• 23:40 - Luke & Lee on Future Projects
• 26:52 - Parting Thoughts & Thank Yous

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