Inclusion doesn’t happen by accident — it happens by design

Access Coordinators Demystified with Abbie Hills

Workshop (60mins) and Q&A.

Enter the Access Coordinator, a role rapidly reshaping film and TV by making sets more accessible, equitable, and safe for everyone.

In this illuminating talk, Abbie Hills — leading Access Coordinator and passionate advocate for disability inclusion in screen industries — demystifies the role, shares what access coordinators actually do day-to-day, and explains why they are becoming essential to production teams worldwide.

Expect to learn:

• How access coordinators create safer, more inclusive work environments.

• The difference between legal compliance and true accessibility.

• Practical steps productions can take to improve access right now.

• Why inclusive practice benefits everyone on set, not just disabled creatives.

Whether you’re a producer, director, or freelancer, this session is your chance to understand how access coordinators are helping to build a screen industry where no one is left out.