video My short films about physical disability

[StitchandMLPlover 930]

I hope I am posting this in the right place. I make short independent films about people with disabilities. So far my films focus on physical disability. I have made 2 films about a young male with Cerebral Palsy as he grows up. In the first film he is a teenager dealing with bullying and in the second film he is an adult dealing with roommates and dating issues. Here are the links below. I hope all the links work. Sometimes when I post links here they don't work. I don't know why.

 

“Drama Sighted”  http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/46603999144/drama-sighted-margot-cole-c-2011-plot-a 

 

“Drama Sighted” Trailer  http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/46604329545/the-official-trailer-for-drama-sighted-margot 

 

Only Those Who Limp Allowed” http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/57671638127/only-those-who-limp-allowed-a-short-film-written 

 

“Only Those Who Limp Allowed’ Open Captioned  http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/57909054427/only-those-who-limp-allowed-open-captioned 

 

"Only Those Who Limp Allowed" Trailer http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/59745186339/only-those-who-limp-allowed-official-trailer 

 

"Only Those Who Limp Allowed" Trailer Captioned http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/59746003201/only-those-who-limp-allowed-trailer-captioned 

 

"Only Those Who Limp Allowed" bloopers   http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/59752404774/only-those-who-limp-allowed-bloopers-and-outtakes 

 

 I am in the process of making a 3rd film which will be shot in summer and continue Brandon's story. After that I have a few more ideas involving entirely different characters. Enjoy!! 

[StitchandMLPlover 930]

I just finished shooting my third film called "Crips Not Creeps" which involves Brandon being falsely accused by his ex. Here's my post about the last day of shooting 

http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/97540411666/crips-not-creeps-is-a-wrap 

I am in the editing process now and I hope to finish the film by 2015. I apologize if you have any trouble with the link. 

[StitchandMLPlover 930]

I made a google plus page for my film work and posted the link on my blog here 

 

http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/101947501201/crip-video-productions-google 

 

I apologize for any issues with the link. For some reason it is harder to post links on this forum. If you have a google plus please add/follow us. Anyway post production on "Crips Not Creeps" is going very well and we are hoping to release the film on January 8th 2015. 

Edited November 7, 2014 by StitchandMLPlover

[StitchandMLPlover 930]

The trailer for my new film "Crips Not Creeps" was just released! Check it out!

 

http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/104767661846/crips-not-creeps-official-trailer-a-new-film 

 

http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/104769368226/crips-not-creeps-official-trailer-open-captioned 

 

Synopsis: A few months after the events of “Only Those Who Limp Allowed” Brandon and Randy(who both have Cerebral Palsy) are still living together and things are going well, until Brandon gets accused of staking his ex girlfriend Madison and most prove he is innocent before he loses Randy’s trust and possibly everything else he has ever worked for. Will he solve the mystery in time?

Please note that the use of the word “Crip” (which is a shorted version of the word cripple that people in the disability community use)is not meant as an offense to anyone who is physically disabled(such as the characters in these films) or mentally disabled or otherwise. All of the characters in the trailer who are disabled are played by actors who are disabled in real life. We have full permission to use all of the locations seen in the trailer and in the full film. We are hoping to release the full film on January 8th 2015 but that date may still be subject to change. 

 

For more information on the making of “Crips Not Creeps” and our other films please visit the Crip Video Productions tumblr blog http:// cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com Find us on Google+ https://plus.google.com/u/0/103662816758572885430/posts “Crip Video Productions”

 

I apologize for any problems with the links! Feedback is welcomed.  

 

Edited February 3, 2015 by StitchandMLPlover

[StitchandMLPlover 930]

My new film “Crips Not Creeps” has been released online! The film is about a guy with Cerebral Palsy who must solve a mystery. 

 

http://cripvideoproductions.com/cripsnotcreeps.php 

 

http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/109592832966/crips-not-creeps-a-film-written-and-directed-by 

 

(this link has open captions for the deaf)

http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/109594379146/crips-not-creeps-open-captioned-a-film-written 

 

 

Synopsis: A few months after the events of “Only Those Who Limp Allowed” Brandon and Randy(who both have Cerebral Palsy) are still living together and things are going well, until Brandon gets accused of stalking his ex girlfriend Madison and must prove he is innocent before he loses Randy’s trust and possibly everything else he has ever worked for.

Please note that the use of the word “Crip” (which is a shortened version of the word cripple that people in the disability community use as a slang term to refer to physically disabled individuals)is not meant as an offense to anyone who is physically disabled(such as the characters in these films) or mentally disabled or otherwise. All of the characters in the film who are disabled are played by actors who are disabled in real life. We have full permission to use all of the locations seen in the full film.

A Crip Video Production. “Crips Not Creeps” is the sole property of Margot Cole/Crip Video Productions.

 

[StitchandMLPlover 930]

My new film "Crips Not Creeps" was uploaded in higher visual quality here http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/109840448686/crips-not-creeps-enhanced-visual-quality-version yesterday. Check it out! I apologize that the HD enhanced version could not be open captioned. Please read the description in the post to see why the enhanced version was made. Feedback is welcomed. 

Edited February 3, 2015 by StitchandMLPlover

[StitchandMLPlover 930]

A post somebody wrote for my blog to praise my latest film "Crips Not Creeps" http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/111986449546/margot-cole-is-appreciated-by-many-either

[StitchandMLPlover 930]

Big news! My films are being screened publicly! See below! Please note that while the press release mentions donations I am NOT asking for donations from anybody on the forum. (only the screening venue gets donations if you attend) 

 

For Immediate Release:

Teatro Paraquas in collaboration with Crips Video Productions, is presenting a screening of three short films on May 16^th at 6:00pm at the Teatro Paraquas studio located at 3205 Calle Marie, Ste B in Santa Fe.

Crips Video Productions make short independent films that increase understanding of disability through engaging characters and storytelling. The films are created by people with disabilities and are written, directed and produced by Margot Cole, (a former student of The Childrens Theatre and currently a student at Kingsborough College in New York).

The films being shown are: Only Those Who Limp Allowed, Crips Not Creeps, and Drama Sighted. There will be a q&a following the screening with the producer/director. Admission is by free will donation.

For more info: Teatro Paraquas http://www.teatroparaguas.org  505.424.1601 www.cripvideoproductions.com

Margot Cole cripvideoproductions@yahoo.com

 

http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/116965982411/new-mexico-screening-press-release 

[intrepidtwilight 120]

Congratulations!  I hope it went well.

[StitchandMLPlover 930]

Congratulations!  I hope it went well.

THANK YOU!! It's happening tomorrow actually. I'll let you know how it goes!

[MLG4Ever 876]

Big news! My films are being screened publicly! See below! Please note that while the press release mentions donations I am NOT asking for donations from anybody on the forum. (only the screening venue gets donations if you attend)

 

For Immediate Release:

Teatro Paraquas in collaboration with Crips Video Productions, is presenting a screening of three short films on May 16^th at 6:00pm at the Teatro Paraquas studio located at 3205 Calle Marie, Ste B in Santa Fe.

Crips Video Productions make short independent films that increase understanding of disability through engaging characters and storytelling. The films are created by people with disabilities and are written, directed and produced by Margot Cole, (a former student of The Childrens Theatre and currently a student at Kingsborough College in New York).

The films being shown are: Only Those Who Limp Allowed, Crips Not Creeps, and Drama Sighted. There will be a q&a following the screening with the producer/director. Admission is by free will donation.

For more info: Teatro Paraquas http://www.teatroparaguas.org 505.424.1601 www.cripvideoproductions.com

Margot Cole cripvideoproductions@yahoo.com

http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/116965982411/new-mexico-screening-press-release

This is a docementary I would like to see but sadly I can't go because I live in Nevada and good luck on your films!

[StitchandMLPlover 930]

This is a docementary I would like to see but sadly I can't go because I live in Nevada and good luck on your films!

Thank you so much for your support! I really appreciate it! We will very likely have more screenings in the future so maybe you will get lucky if we head your way. As you can see from my post here http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/119159397041/santa-fe-nm-screening-report we were offered a sponsor for future screenings. btw these films are actually fictional stories. 

 

Congratulations!  I hope it went well.

It went very well last night. Thanks again! Here is my blog post about it http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/119159397041/santa-fe-nm-screening-report

Edited May 17, 2015 by StitchandMLPlover

[MLG4Ever 876]

Thank you so much for your support! I really appreciate it! We will very likely have more screenings in the future so maybe you will get lucky if we head your way. As you can see from my post here http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/119159397041/santa-fe-nm-screening-report we were offered a sponsor for future screenings. btw these films are actually fictional stories.

 

It went very well last night. Thanks again! Here is my blog post about it http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/119159397041/santa-fe-nm-screening-report

Las Vegas does have an film festival! http://www.lvff.com/submissions/

The Last Deadline is June 11th!

[StitchandMLPlover 930]

Las Vegas does have an film festival! http://www.lvff.com/submissions/

The Last Deadline is June 11th!

Thank you! I really appreciate it! I'll contact them now.

[MLG4Ever 876]

Thank you! I really appreciate it! I'll contact them now.

PM me the info about the permiere when you get it

[StitchandMLPlover 930]

PM me the info about the permiere when you get it

Will do! I'll send you any future screening info. I hope I get lucky enough to have my films shown closer to you. 

[StitchandMLPlover 930]

My films are getting another screening in Santa Fe New Mexico at a local high school there. See info here http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/124375157021/official-big-sky-learning-screening-announcement

[StitchandMLPlover 930]

The screening at the high school was a huge success!

http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/125309816431/hi-margot-and-thank-you-very-much-for-inviting-me 

 

http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/125393539686/big-sky-learning-screening-report 

 

http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/125487219756/margot-you-were-so-eloquent-and-down-to-earth-in 

 

As I mention in the links above my films have been getting a lot of attention recently in the form of good feedback, reviews, and yet another successful screening in Santa Fe New Mexico at a summer camp for their "movie night". The screening was a special bittersweet experience because I got to see some very old friends who I have not seen in years. I would advise anyone reading this not to take anyone they love in their life for granted. This whole screening was only possible because of the magic of friendship. In terms of the reviews I was able to teach a girl that Cerebral Palsy(CP) comes in many forms, not just the most severe forms commonly seen in media and teach about visual impairments. Although I did not mention this in the posts(probably will later) Somebody I recently met injured himself in a car accident in such a way that it caused his body to tense up tremendously. His alignment was actually a lot like a person with CP after this happened. This person was able to look at the films and be encouraged in his road to recovery. Hopefully his bout with spasticity will not be permeant but even if he has continued muscle issues he knows tight muscles and loss of some balancing ability is not the end of the world. Life goes on either way. I think something people have to remember is unlike a person with CP who is born with a disability, people who become disabled later in life need to adapt to the disability and may need that encouragement that other disabled people don't want. I also got a message from somebody all the way in Italy who saw Crips Not Creeps. I don't know how this person got around the language barrier since my film is in english on youtube but it sounds like he was somehow able to read the open captions in english or translate the open captions to italian. Anyway he said he appreciated my work since he had been disabled through polio. Sorry if I sound a bit like a show off here LOL. Just wanted to pass along an update.

[yayayayayala 1,668]

This whole screening was only possible because of the magic of friendship.

I see what you did there.

(I haven't watched them yet, but I'll do so as soon as I can! ouo I only posted now because I didn't want to forget what I was going to say )

[StitchandMLPlover 930]

I see what you did there.

(I haven't watched them yet, but I'll do so as soon as I can! ouo I only posted now because I didn't want to forget what I was going to say )

Haha. Yeah glad you noticed. Thank you! I really appreciate your interest in my work!!!! If you have any thoughts on the films after you watch them feel free to post the thoughts in this thread!

Edited August 19, 2015 by StitchandMLPlover

[StitchandMLPlover 930]

I have been using my films to do a lot of outreach in the disability community. See below http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/130787737671/brain-injury-presentation

http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/131307985176/charity-event-and-self-advocacy

[StitchandMLPlover 930]

I wrote a new film blog post today about where my work has been and where we hope to go in the future which can be seen at this link 

http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/138351793001/crips-not-creeps-upload-anniversary 

[StitchandMLPlover 930]

My films and I are getting a lot of press http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/141148975231/hi-margot-i-admire-how-brave-you-are-as-a 

[StitchandMLPlover 930]

I had another screening of my film. You can read the original post here http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/152667600756/kcc-diversity-festival-2016

 

"Today (November 2) I and our actor Dustin Jones were invited back to the Kingsborough Community College Diversity Symposium/Festival to screen our third film “Crips Not Creeps”. I have done many events at KCC, like presentations, and screening my films for Disability Awareness. If some of you are interested I screened my other film "Only Those Who Limp Allowed" last year for the 2015 Diversity Festival and wrote about it here http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/132124383646/kcc-diversity-film-festival

Last year’s screening was what led to the screening today. Originally the plan was to have both me and Dustin Jones do an introduction and then a Q&A after the screening. Unfortunately due to a paratransit snafu I had to take over and handle the introduction and Q&A on my own. The professors,and president of the college who I met in 2015 were incredibly kind,patient and understanding about the snafu for which I am most grateful! I gave an introduction where I said that I was glad Kingsborough was once again including Disability in their discussion of Diversity because Disability is a global issue which effects all races regardless of status. After the film was shown I sat down in front of the decent sized audience and answered various questions,mostly about the production of the film. One person asked how I casted the films and I tried to explain that because I am friends with many people of diverse backgrounds and abilities/disabilities the characters end of being diverse automatically. When I cast my films my main concern is who the character is and who can best get across that character’s personality and physicality to viewers. I also explained that finding disabled actors to cast required some rather creative methods because there is a relatively smaller amount of disabled actors compared to able bodied ones, and available disabled and even available able bodied actors take time and patience to track down. The casting process can take a few months. That being said I explained that my film productions are generally shorter than most, because I have seen movies that took 7 years to make whereas mine usually take less than a year. Someone asked where we shot the films so I told them the basic NYC locations and how we had to make slight changes to the scenes(followers of this blog can scroll down to the rehearsal and shoot day posts about “Crips Not Creeps” for more details!). One person asked how we edited the film. I explained that I do a basic edit in a mac software called iMovie and then give the rough edit to my editor Rich Brotman who corrects any flaws ad makes the entire film better. One person asked why the films were not available for sale on DVD and I explained that because of our process and the films’ short length it was more practical to release the films on youtube. Since my films have been released on youtube they have gained an international following. I have fans in Canada,Italy and India to name a few. It is possible that future Crip Video Productions films will get DVD releases but I cannot give a definitive answer at this time. Another person asked how I researched for the films. I’m guessing they might have met researching disability specifically. So I explained that I will research a disability online and then speak to someone with that particular disability in some way,especially if it is a disability I have never written about before. I shared that I recently had a wonderful fan of my films allow me to interview her over the phone on October 3 2016 about her disabilitie(s) as a reference. I also spoke to someone with Juvenile Macular Degeneration over email in 2010 about their blind spot which became the special effect in “Drama Sighted”. Someone recognized Dustin Jones from his Uber commercials. I wish Dustin had been there to hear that! I did mention in passing what my new project might be and got a very encouraging response! People were so glad I was doing this work! More on these new film production ideas will be posted to this blog when I deem appropriate so stay tuned. At the end I met a visually impaired audience member who suggested I add audio description to the films. I have always wanted to add audio description to the films but have never been able to find a way to add audio description. It really bothers me that I have so far been unable to make the films fully accessible. I hope to someday find someone who can help me ad audio description to all 3 of the films so they can be fully accessible to our blind and low vision fans! This person also expressed interest in perhaps doing another screening. I hope this idea comes to fruition at some point in whatever way possible. Super special thanks to Kingsborough Community College for this amazing opportunity!!! I have full permission from Kingsborough Community College to write this blog post! Dustin Jones also gave me permission to use his full name in my blog posts."

[StitchandMLPlover 930]

Any bronies from Brooklyn NYC interested in my new film? If so, see below.

 

http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com/post/157585455766/a-stroke-of-endurance-casting-call

 

 

• “A Stroke Of Endurance” Casting Call!

  Crip Video Productions: Casting Call 2017: “A Stroke Of Endurance”

  I am posting this to announce my new film project titled “A Stroke Of Endurance”, The film is about a disabled college student who has Cerebral Palsy and her classmates who must deal the physical and emotional ramifications of their professor becoming disabled in the middle of the semester when they least expect it. The film will be roughly 17 minutes long, and will feature some brand new abled bodied and physically disabled characters. Here is the list of the characters we need to cast.

  PROFESSOR BEN: ​Male. 30s to 40s. Can be of any race. Has a gentle nature and is slightly stubborn. He has a mild stroke so he has a slight motor and sensory disability but can walk and speak very clearly. His mental functions i.e mental abilities and speech are NOT affected. Disabled actor highly preferred but not mandatory.

  ALICE:​ Female. 20s. She has strong Christian faith and is a voice of reason. African American actress preferred. Able bodied actress preferred but not mandatory.

  ADVISOR: ​Female. 30s to 40s. Able bodied. Rude and condescending. Can be of any race. 

  PROFESSOR 1:​ Female prefered. 40s. Able Bodied. White. Has very thick southern accent.

  PROFESSOR 2:​ 30s to 40s. Can be male or female but male highly preferred. Can be of any race. Able bodied. Speaks in loud voice and likes to show off. Is a bit obnoxious.

  PARANOID STUDENT: ​Female. 20s. Sweet and often talks in quick, frantic voice.
   

  BIG MOUTH STUDENT:​ Male. 20s. Able Bodied actor preferred. Very blunt. Says whatever is on his mind but has good intentions.

  STUDENT 1:​ 20s. Can be male or female. Can be of any race. Able bodied actor preferred.

  STUDENT 2: 20s. ​Can be male or female. Can be of any race. Able bodied actor preferred.

  StUDENT 3:  20s. ​Can be male or female. Can be of any race. Able bodied actor preferred.

  DISABLED STUDENT 1:​ 20s. Has physical disability. Can be male or female. Can be of any race. Disabled actor preferred.

  DISABLED STUDENT 2: 20s. ​Has physical disability. Can be male or female. Can be of any race. Disabled actor preferred.

  DISABLED STUDENT 3: 20s. ​Has physical disability. Can be male or female. Can be of any race. Disabled actor preferred.

  This film will also likely require a mix of young adult disabled and able bodied extras. Please let me know if you would like to be an extra? Please provide phone number,email address, and photo if possible when emailing the address(s) below.

  All scenes will be shot in south Brooklyn, New York City (NYC). All scenes will be shot in accessible locations. Non-professional actors as well as professional actors welcomed. No acting experience required. PLEASE NOTE: This is a very low budget project so actors must be willing to work ​PRO BONO(no pay)! H​owever some food will be provided and the actors will receive free DVD copies of the finished film(as many copies as they wish). Rehearsals and shooting will take place around June/July 2017. I hope to release the film onto youtube and this blog in late 2017 or early 2018 depending on how fast the post production process is.

  If you, or anyone you know, is interested please contact me ASAP at cripvideoproductions@yahoo.com​ and/or ​casting@cripvideoproductions.com

  Please reblog! And feel free to share this information on other social media sites like Twitter,Facebook, and Google Plus so as many people as possible see this post!! Thank you! This post and the blog itself will be updated as casting happens so some information may be subject to change. More updates coming soon! For more information please visit our website http://cripvideoproductions.com​ and our tumblr blog http://cripvideoproductions.tumblr.com

  DISCLAIMER:​ DVDs of the films featured on this blog are not for release to the general public. Only cast and crew receive DVDs.
  While we research disability and write the most accurate portrayals possible,our films are NOT a form of medical advice! Please consult medical professionals on such matters.