Accessibility in the Industry Roundtable

Hello everyone,
We are pleased to invite you to an open and insightful roundtable, Accessibility in the Industry on 11 October 2025 at 12:00 PM (PST). This discussion will focus on accessibility within the set lighting sector of the film industry, exploring the challenges, progress, and initiatives shaping a more inclusive and supportive environment for all professionals working behind the scenes. This Roundtable will consist of panelists like:
- Stevee-Rayne Warren, Workforce Program Director at NOVAC: New Orleans & Baton Rouge, and Warner Brothers Discovery Access to Action,
- Ashlee Hypolite, Executive Director of Hollywood CPR,
- Amanda Yerby, Member of PANO Network and NYU Film & TV,
- Pooja Gupte, ISC, Member of D&I Committee, IMAGO,
- Bob Clarke, Founder and CEO of Mama Youth Project,
- Tema Staig, Executive Director of Women In Media
The Roundtable will be moderated by Dessie Coale, Chair of the DEIA Committee, ICLS. There will also be opportunities for Q&A Session.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Sincerely,
ICLS Secretariat
