Opening conference by Mouloud Boukala during the 2nd edition of the professional forum “Art, digital and wellness”

The state of play on needs and practices in terms of accessibility and inclusion through the arts and digital media.
Mouloud Boukala, professeur, École des médias, UQAM

What do we know about media works in film, video and digital art that are designed and produced for audiences with disabilities? To what extent do institutions support the inclusive participation of people with diverse abilities? What is being created and what do we need?

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TOPO, digital creation center, is joining forces with the Festival International de Cinéma Adapté de Montréal (FICAM) to present a 2nd professional forum on cultural inclusion through the arts and digital media.

The forum will provide an opportunity to share ideas on the challenges and opportunities involved in creating accessible media works for different audiences with disabilities.

How can we produce media works that are accessible to as many people as possible?
What are the conditions and innovations that enable the creation of these works in film, video and digital art?
What advances have been made in Quebec with tools such as AI, audio and video description?
Which organisations are developing them? Who are the key players?

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