In this episode. Nora speaks to writer and director Ashley Eakin. Ashley has directed projects for Disney+, Apple TV+ and Netflix. Her AFI Directing Workshop for Women short film Single, won the 2020 SXSW Special Jury Recognition Award and is being developed into a TV show with FX. Eakin discusses her experiences growing up with Maffucci syndrome, a rare bone disease, and how it has influenced her career in filmmaking. They talk about overcoming internalized ableism, the need for authentic representation of disabled people in media, and the importance of uplifting disabled creatives.

ASHLEY EAKIN is a WGA/DGA writer/director. She has directed projects for Disney+, Apple TV+ and Netflix. Her AFI Directing Workshop for Women short film Single, won the 2020 SXSW Special Jury Recognition Award and is being developed into a TV show with FX. Prior to working on her own content, Ashley was the assistant to Jon M. Chu, and worked on his critically acclaimed film, Crazy Rich Asians. Having over 14 years of experience in the TV and Film industry, Ashley is passionate about diversifying the narrative of how disabled people are portrayed in media. She is also a founding member of the DGA’s newly-established and historic Disability Committee.

Website: www.ashleyeakin.com
Instagram: @asheakin

Artwork by Ronaé Fagon; Music by Milo Segal

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Ashley Eakin on Filmmaking, Representation and Creative Triumphs