filmpro with ten artists bios

Anna Landre (she/her)

Anna Landre is a wheelchair-using activist & researcher whose work spans the areas of disability studies, disability culture, humanitarianism, emergency response, community-building, and social care policy. Within these, she focuses on what she calls the disability law “implementation gap”, which is when good laws on paper fail to translate into better outcomes for disabled people in practice. Her PhD at the Global Disability Innovation (GDI) Hub at UCL consists of a project to study and map disabled people’s organizations (DPOs) globally. Anna also works as the Global Research & Response Lead at The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies, a disability-led disaster response organization that works in crises across the world. She serves as a Board Member of the National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat) and Independent Living Alternatives (ILA). Previously, Anna was twice elected to local government in Washington, DC as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner. Anna served as an Advisory Board Member for the Emmy-winning short documentary film My Disability Roadmap and recently worked with artist Alistair Gentry on digital artworks that exhibited at Hoxton Hall this past spring. 

Arti Dillon

Arti reacts & responds to themes in, & around, her life that are often hidden. Both playful & confrontational, she makes work with various mediums, from the found, leftover & the economical, often with engagement elements. An Activist or Artist? Or Neurospicy cultural elephant, stomping & scurrying between words & worlds. Arti acknowledges ‘the personal is political’ & mentally dances between utilising arts & culture as a tool for social justice, & her well-being, sewing together leftovers for more hopeful days ahead.Woke, Waking or downright sleepless!? Arti dissects herself, systems, processes & sometimes the work themselves in an anxious intensive way. Unravelling herself and the layers whilst mindfully scattering seeds that expose capitalism in its forms & desperate fragility.

Be Zilberman (they/them)

I’m a non-binary autistic filmmaker from Brazil, doing my Masters in Documentary Filmmaking. I’m also a drag queen and a circus artist. I’m currently doing a short film about queer neurodivergent experiences. 

Cass Love (they/them)

I am a multidisciplinary artist and writer working across live performance, literature and film. My work explores themes of mental health, sexual politics and sex work from a queer, neurodivergent perspective.I co-devised and performed in the critically-acclaimed Sex Worker’s Opera during UK and international tours over a ten year period, and my solo theatre show Dear Mistress was commissioned for development and a UK tour with the Non Applicables in 2020. I have recently been working collectively with the Last Breath Society and other queer live artists, thinking about loss, death, ill health and grief. I am currently co-devising a new performance piece about neurodiversity and sexuality with another drag live artist, Oozing Gloop.My first short film Oubliette was screened at two film festivals in 2023, and my second was shortlisted for the DYSPLA Storymaker’s Residency. I work part time as a Senior Editor for Red Insight, an international independent media platform that is developed by and for sex workers, based in the Netherlands.

Emily Georghiou (she/her)

Emily is a lifelong advocate for disability rights, equity, rights, social justice and inclusion. Drawing on her own lived experience – inner city Bristol upbringing, daughter of a refugee, a woman with hidden disabilities and young children – Emily brings a passion for change to her professional life. Educated at Ruskin College (Oxford), Hull (BA) and York (MA) universities, Emily was elected Disability Officer, Women’s Officer and Vice President. After securing a Rajiv Gandhi Foundation travelling studentship and teaching in rural South India, she worked for several MPs, an MEP and Minister, helping resolve casework for constituents and supporting change in Westminster as Parliamentary Researcher. She went on to work for the Commissions for Racial Equality and Equality and Human Rights, Age UK – developing the Age Action Alliance network to disrupt attitudes & action for our ageing population – Centre for Ageing Better, Stonewater housing and the Care Quality Commission. She was Trustee for Lambeth Mind, merging with Southwark Mind and volunteered with Ruskin Readers (adult literacy project) and Black Thrive Lambeth. In 2015, she was awarded a Clore Social and RSA (Royal Society of Arts) fellowship. In 2023, she was shortlisted by the University of York alumni as Equality Champion, in recognition of her contributions. Throughout her career, Emily has brought creative and innovative thinking, her passion for social justice and inclusion and collaborative working cross party and sector (local, national and international level) to influence change and help people and places to thrive.

Hannah Quigley (she/her)

For more than 20 years I have been creatively, imaginatively and sensitively documenting life and telling stories across theatre, screen, audio drama and photography.
I am a Disabled, Lesbian, Londoner of Irish heritage freelance director with experience of working with and telling stories celebrating these perspectives and beyond.I have a broad and continually increasing experience of creatively embedding and enabling access in my work and collaborating with others to do the same. This includes making work that creatively integrates British Sign Language and audio description. I have directed theatre at the Unicorn Theatre, Polka Theatre and internationally in Hong Kong; for children aged 6 and above to adults with a child like sense of curiosity, Hannah directs work that has been described as “”ambitious”” and “”accessible””. (The Stage – RED at the Polka Theatre in 2021). Audio Drama directing includes a rom-com for BBC Radio 4, Janey Takes Off by Leanne Allen with the central character a wheelchair user, Janey going on holiday for the first time with her non-disabled partner and two carers adventure and chaos ensue.
My first short film documentary, London Cruisers about love and friendship on and off the basketball was selected for BFI Flare and also screened at other London community film festivals.With extensive experience of working with Deaf and Disabled creatives, young people, schools and in partnership, Hannah has worked in varying roles across theatre and the arts including participation, education and learning spanning a 20+ year career to date including at the National Theatre, Young Vic, and Southbank Centre.

Janah Smith (she/her)

I am a 21 year old BA Global Creative Industries student with a passion for community arts. I am a creative at heart and love all kinds of artistic expression, with my main practice being creative writing. You will often find me out in nature with a journal, guitar, and a bag full of arts supplies!

Nix Nugent (she/they/her/them)

Nix Nugent is a multi-disciplinary artist whose work spans music, activism, and writing. Their album Retrograde, produced with Gareth Thomas, blends genres like drum and bass, folk, and parody, showcasing their diverse sound. Their song “Lockdown” supports NHS staff, with proceeds donated to a Nurses’ Charity. Nix also composes for projects such as Boudica The Musical and a spiritual podcast.An advocate for disability rights, anti-racism, and LGBT+ issues, Nix ran as a Green Party candidate in 2017. As a former teacher, they contributed to Teachers’ Union conferences, giving speeches and leading workshops. In 2023, they joined the Disabled Writers cohort at The Mercury Theatre, exploring playwriting with Graeae’s support. As a member of the improv troupe Neurodelicious, Nix will perform at the Colchester Fringe.Nix is passionate about PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), creating the one-person musical Becoming MOM about it. A dedicated carer for their son, they write poetry and stories for him. As a sound healing practitioner, Nix uses meditation and cacao ceremonies to foster healing. Their art, using natural materials, reflects a mindful carbon footprint, with pieces displayed in local campaigns like #savethewick.

Rebecca Buckley (she/her)

Rebecca Buckley is a neurodivergent, d/deaf anti-disciplinary creative researcher, writer, visual artist, creative facilitator and accessibility activist . 
In her creative practice Rebecca works across multiple disciplines, spanning sculpture, painting, print-making, soundscapes, film, metalwork, creative walking and writing – including poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction and screenwriting.

SD (she/her)

Growing up as a Black disabled female, music has always played a crucial role in shaping my identity and experiences. It provided me with comfort and empowerment through lyrics and rhythms that spoke to my struggles and triumphs. This deep connection to music has inspired me to use my lived experience and my passion for actively listening and learning. I want to help amplify the voices of the often-overlooked members of the local disabled community.

My mission is to raise awareness about the issues faced by marginalised individuals and promote equitable access to resources and opportunities. Music has given me the courage to vocalise what needs to be said when I cannot speak. I can connect with others on a deeper level and encourage meaningful conversations about disability rights and inclusion.

My journey has been shaped by hardships as well as resilience, and music has always been a constant source of strength and inspiration. I am deeply committed to leveraging my lived experience to help them build a more inclusive and accessible world for everyone.