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This 15-minute documentary follows Blind filmmaker Tony Sarre during the making of the short film Turning to White. Tony and co-director Lincoln discuss the accessible system they created so Tony could direct the film.


Tony's AT and tips for filmmaking

Some of Tony's key pointers for using assistive technology (AT) for filmmaking are:

Write down ideas and add notes about your project on Magnetic whiteboards.

Three men (Tony and Lincoln included) looking down at whiteboards designing the set.

Use a digital labeller. It plays an auditory message against codes to identify an object.

Two men (Tony and Lincoln) standing looking towards a camera with bright vests and broad-rimmed hats on

Get a Bluetooth headset. It makes sure you can communicate easily.

Seven men standing around a camera in the outback. Tony is sitting on the floor next to his assistance animal and holding a sheet around the actors' knees.

Be creative! You'll be surprised the AT solutions you can create when you think outside of the box!

Lincoln holding Tony's head in effort to explain a visual concept.

Read more about Tony and his artistic ventures in Experiencing the Road to Parán.: Opens in new window

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