Deaf Filmmakers - Film Directory

Deaf Filmmakers

TitleGenreFilm LengthProduction CoRelease DateFilm Description
20th Century Chicago Stories – Deaf Lives and Experience documentary 02:40 Deaf Video Communications of America 2005 A compilation of stories by deaf persons in Chicago who share anecdotes of their experiences and achievements in many walks of life.  Interviews that preserve and tell the stories and histories of the Chicago Deaf community.
A Permanent Grave drama 01:24 Mosdeux Productions 2007 Jimmy Leeds, a high school science teacher, who desperately wants to help his students deal with the real world - but he finds himself incapable of dealing with his own problems.
Alice and the Aurifactor foreign 00:15 Louder Than Words 1995 A deaf girl, Alice, enters the world of bedtime stories to face an evil sorcerer who is oppressing a land of deaf people by turning deaf people into mutated hearing beings.
ASL Poetry by Clayton Valli other     1995 Dr. Clayton Valli (1951-2003) is well-known for his contributions to ASL linguistics, poetry and literature in Canada and the U.S. As an American pioneer in ASL poetry and a ASL poet, he provided numerous workshops and presentation on ASL poetry and linguistics to students and staff across North America. He has authored numerous articles and books on ASL linguistics, poetry and literature.
Audism Unveiled documentary 00:13 Dawn Pictures 2006 Audism Unveiled will help educate and spread the knowledge that the oppressed are not alone, and share a common bond with many others who have experienced it. It is also beneficial to educate yourself, by seeing the many faces of audism, and the deep emotional scars resulting from this discrimination.
Austin Unbound documentary   Greensoda Productions   From the age of three, Austin knew that his female anatomy did not fit him. In middle school, he changed his name and began to dress as a boy. Today, Austin identifies as a straight man and a member of the Portland queer ASL community.Austin Unbounddocuments this Deaf man's choice to get a double mastectomy. He and his best friend, James, travel from Portland to San Francisco for the surgery. This social issue film also follows Austin’s life in his local queer ASL community and includes time with his girlfriend, his mother, grandmother and sisters.
Beyond Silence drama, foreign 01:49 Miramax 1997 Engrossing, sentimental drama about a hearing child who must balance her dreams against her deaf parents' needs. Ninety percent of deaf parents have children who can hear, and Beyond Silence, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Film, is story of the conflict between isolation and belonging that occurs so often in such families. Based on Ruth Sidranky's novel, In Silence, the film is spoken in German and German sign language and captioned in English.Howie Seago and Emmaulle Laborit are the deaf parents of the main character in this movie.
Blue Apple thriller 00:30 Gallaudet University 1995 Four students use black magic to get back a their teacher with unexpected results.
Charles Krauel: A Profile of a Deaf Filmmaker documentary 00:30 Dawn Sign Press 1995 What better way to learn about history than to see it? Welcome to America's Deaf community circa 1930. Charles Krauel was a Deaf film maker in the days before home video recorders. Krauel had the foresight to know how important it was to document ASL, schools for the Deaf, travels and important social events of the day. This video would be wonderful for secondary students and adults, both deaf and hearing. I found the video to be entertaining and educational. It is so rare to see such early footage of the Deaf community. A real treat.
Children of a Lesser God drama 01:59 Paramount Pictures 1986 James is a new speech teacher at a school for the deaf. He falls for Sarah, a pupil who decided to stay on at the school rather than venture into the big bad world. She shuns him at first, refusing to read his lips and only using signs. Will her feelings change over time? Marlee Matlin was the first deaf actress to win an Academy Award, for her performance of a deaf woman in a relationship with a hearing man (William Hurt). A romantic tear-jerker for love story fans.
Claustrophobia thriller       The 'Claustrophobia' DVD starring RUSSELL HARVARD is now available with OPEN CAPTIONS. Simply go to our website:http://www.claustrophobia-themovie.net/. Click on the "BUY NOW" link and order your copy today. Enjoy the film and tell all your friends!Log line: Haunted by demons, a young deaf man becomes trapped in his house by his murderous next door neighbor.
Coming Out comedy 00:07 AC2.com Productions 2006 Quirky comedy about deaf identity - a deaf teenager reveals a personal secret to his hearing mother. Why does he have 'dirty' magazines and videos hidden in his room? What will his father say when he finds out? The unexpected revelations question whether family life will ever be the same again"
Dead Silence thriller 01:39 HBO Pictures 1997 Three escaped convicts hijack a schoolbus and end up trapped in an abandoned slaughterhouse in a hostage situation they didn't plan on. They discover the children and their teacher are deaf, and the FBI has called in veteran agent (Garner) to negotiate their release .Marlee Matlin is the deaf teacher in this movie.
Deaf Man Walking: Writing the biographies of two living legends other 00:51 NTID 2008 Harry Lang speaks on the experience of writing the biographies of two men who have taught at NTID, Robert Davila and Robert Panara.
Deaf Way II – Opening Celebration and A Visual Anthology documentary 01:45, 00:66 Gallaudet University TV and Media Production 2004 More than 9,700 people from around the world attended Deaf Way II, the international conference and festival in July 2002, sponsored by Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the successes of Deaf people everywhere. The new videotapes Deaf Way II: Opening Celebration and Deaf Way II: A Visual Anthology present two unique overviews of the diverse events that occurred during those six momentous days.
DEAFology 101 comedy 01:00 DEAFinitely Yours Studio 1993 Presents information about Ken Glickman's comedy presentation about the deaf culture. Explains the content of the show, what props are needed, the length, and the location. Lists the events that are appropriate for the show. Posts contact information for Glickman via mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail. Contains biographical information about Ken Glickman. This humorous lecture was videotaped live at the Texas School for the Deaf : "A Crash Course on Deaf Culture for Hearies and Deafies!"
Deafula horror 01:35 Sign Scope/Holstrom Productions 1975 A deaf theology student finds himself turning into a vampire and hunting other students for their blood.
Dr. Hand adventure 01:20 Blue Apple Production 2005 A magician and his two sidekicks, White-Bearded Monkey and Spinny the flying robot, travel through time and space to help a young deaf boy cure his "illness." To find the cure they must find the 3 legendary Sign Language elements. On their journey they encounter some dangerous creatures that must be overcome.
Dummy Hoy: A Deaf Hero drama 00:50 Da-Cor Pictures 2007 Being the first deaf baseball player in the major leagues, Hoy's baseball career span[ned] 18 seasons on professional teams...Hoy overcame many obstacles to become one of the greatest outfielders of his time.Ryan Lane plays William Hoy in this movie.
Exodus: A Deaf Jewish Family Escapes the Holocaust documentary 00:25 NTID 2006 A short documentary about the Wiener/Rattner family's flight from Nazi occupied Austria and their detainment on Ellis Island.
Films by Robert Hoskin foreign, other 01:28 Muteki Eigekikai 2003 CD-ROM supplements contain photo stills from all six Hoskin films on the video and the 15-minute documentary "The making of "Chance for Love". Blue gush (4 min., 1993) -- Patched-up! (9 min., 1994) -- Motion of confusion (11 min., 1996) -- Chance for love (21 min., 1997) The making of "Chance for Love" (19 min., 1997) -- The unforgettable character (1999) - Introduction of four deaf actresses from Robert Hoskin's "The unforgettable Character" (5 min., 1999). Video consists of a compilation of films (1993-1999) by Robert Hoskin. "Blue Gush" is about a man and woman who jump to conclusions about their neighbor. In "Chance for Love", a Deaf married couple must face each other to solve their quarrel. "Motion of Confusion" is a comedy about a Deaf man who has fun when he finds a pretty girl's telephone card. A man and woman provide a complex and fantastic story to explain some bandages in the comedy "Patched-up!". In "The Unforgettable Character", four young Deaf women meet, argue, reconcile, and then go shopping together.Suppl. 1 Muteki Eigekikai Film Productions Still Photo Collection: Arriflex IIB Camera & Robert (Nov. 1999) -- Blue gush (June-July 1993) -- Patched-up! (May 1994) -- Motion of confusion (March 1996) -- Chance for love (Feb. 1997) -- Film awards and other materials (1995-2003). Suppl. 2 Muteki Eigekikai Film Productions Still Photo Collection: Silence bound manuscript (April 2000) -- The unforgettable character (Oct.-Nov. 1999) -- Introduction of four deaf actresses from The unforgettable character (Nov. 1999)
Forget Me Not drama 01:49 MGW Prodcutions 2006 Forget Me Not explores the conflicts facing a family who wins the lottery and escapes to a cabin. While at the cabin, they are unexpectedly introduced to a mysterious stranger. Who is this stranger, and what does he want? Join the family as they go on a suspense-filled journey into their past.
From Eyes to Hands: The Story of John Brewster Jr & Early Education in Maine documentary 00:15 Alyssa Gagnon 2003 Gives a brief biography of John Brewster Jr., itinerant painter in Maine, Connecticut and Massachusetts, and discusses his education as a deaf person.
G-Files: The Ole Jim drama 00:50 DC Gallaudet University 2001 Teri Sentelle tells the legends of "Ole Jim". "Winner of Telly Award (2002) and GUAA Award (2001).
Gallaudet: The Film documentary 00:09 Facundo Element Production 2010 An inside look at Gallaudet University.
Gallaudet University Student Films 2004 other 01:10 Gallaudet University 2004 BreakFast / Pat Clifford -- Interference / Chantal Deguire -- Mava dolls (ASL, uncap.) / Pat Clifford, Manny Vazquez -- Mysterious alarm (ASL, uncap.) / Khon Saysanam -- CutOut / Chantal Deguire -- Faces (titles) / Wei Wang -- My tree (ASL & spoken English) / Chantal Deguire -- Free will or force (ASL, intertitles) / Checkmate -- The walk / Chantal Deguire -- Book and bear / Wei Wang -- Interview with Envastigatore (ASL) / Chantal Deguire -- Movement / Pat Clifford -- Beginning of wondering (ASL & spoken English) / Johnathan Lewis -- Da dang Plymouth / Checkmate -- Ecstasic motions / Chantal Deguire -- Eye of storm / Emily Jane Steinberg -- Voyage into the mind / Chantal Deguire -- What is art / Robyn Girard -- ASLerina / Checkmate
Golden Legacy adventure   Eyethfilms 2003 Jonas Longfellow, a retired sea captain who has sailed the seven seas and has seen plenty of adventures watches, heartbroken, as his three sons enter into a bitter feud with one another, over a woman whose hand in marriage they are competing for, to the point of life-long bitterness. Jonas Longfellow is on his deathbed and he is thinking of what to do with his stolen fortune.In lieu of a will, he writes three letters to his three sons. All three letters contain cryptic references and clues to the location of a fabled treasure that he reportedly had seized on one of his voyage.Each letter is so cleverly devised that the treasure can only be found if the three sons resolve their feuds, come together and share their letter with one another.They never resolved their feud...
Guy Wonder: Stories and Artwork documentary, other 02:09 Tactile Mind Press 2003 Guy Wonder is a third-generation deaf man who has led a captivating life. Funny and sad stories about growing up in a deaf family and in a deaf school, becoming an artist in New York City, and making a new niche for himself in San Francisco. Art is my life -- My deaf family -- Grandpa's treasures -- Grandma's kiss -- A deaf school memory -- Andrew's new name sign -- Becoming an artist -- Bakery makeup -- My driver's exam -- Jeannie -- Parental expectations -- Mannequins -- For art's sake -- Mirror table -- Interpreting on the job -- Egyptian mural -- Wet seat -- My first lecture -- Famous shoppers -- Making up my mother -- A shooting -- Leaving New York -- Heart grief -- Red lips -- American flag -- A couple in new York -- De'VIA -- Wire work -- Turkey hands -- Split drag -- About deaf artists -- Gossip spread -- Pier memorial -- Farewell.
Hear No Evil drama 00:10 Wellington Films 2002 While out on a routine call, Dave, an electrician, stumbles into Aisha, a seemingly suicidal Deaf woman. He decides to save her--or is he the one who needs to be saved? Received Best Film award (short category) at the 2003 F3 Film Festtival, and the Most Creative Use of Captioning at the 2003 Chicago Festival of Cinema for the Deaf 2003.
I Love You drama, foreign 01:52 Universe Laser & Video 2001 In Japanese and Japanese sign language. Close captioned (letter box) in Chinese (traditional), Chinese (simplified) and English. Ai is embarrassed and bullied at school because her mother, Asako, is Deaf. In order to encourage a more positive attitude towards the Deaf, Asako enrolls her daughter and herself in a theatrical troupe together. Problems occur between the Deaf and hearing actors during rehearsals, but they learn to work together. Ai also learns that her mother had lost her hearing while giving birth to Ai. Mother and daughter reconcile, and Ai has a greater understanding and respect for her mother and for the Deaf.Akiko Oshidari plays the deaf mother Asako in this movie.
I Love You, But drama 01:39 Peter Wolf Productions 1998 A Hearing man, Robert, played by Raymond Storti, who falls in love with a Deaf woman, Aimee, played by Rhondee Beriault, whose Deaf boyfriend is away doing research in another country. Robert learns sign language to communicate with Aimee and, although awkward, Aimee finds this endearing. Robert learns about Deaf culture through his relationship with Aimee and both Robert and Aimee deal with the prejudices of their respective Hearing and Deaf families.
I'm Not From Hear drama 00:25 C. MacKinnon 2000 Adam, a hearing man, finds that he has traveled to an entire community of Deaf people. He struggles with the difficulties of communicating in a new language as he tries to find a job and begins a relationship with Carla, a young Deaf woman.
Images other 00:30 Gallaudet College 1984 A television program produced at Gallaudet by and for Deaf people.
Kalle thriller 00:10 Stockholm 2005 A young man has been murdered. An investigator questions the man's mother and her boyfriend. All parts are played by Joakim Hagelin Adeby.
Keychain     LightKitchen Production 2005  
Language Landscape: A Presentation of Deaf Performance Art other 00:30 Special Media Services 1988 American sign-language performances, with English voice-over for general audiences. Vignettes are by Mary Beth Miller, Musign (a deaf dance troupe hand-synching sign language renditions of Manhatten Transfer material), Sam Supalla, storyteller Ben Behan, and ASL poet Ella Mae Lentz.
Laurent Clerc 1785-1869 documentary 00:30 DeBee Communications 1995 This videorecording reviews the life of Laurent Clerc, one of the great instructors of the deaf. It includes interviews with historians and deaf educators.
Lexie Cannes drama, romance, thriller 01:11 LexieCannes.com Productions 2009 LEXIE CANNES, FIVE YEARS IN THE MAKING, PORTLAND FILMMAKER COMPLETES FEATURE FILM By Katie Sauro, Associate Editor, MEDIA INC [From the magazine MEDIA INC, issue 2009/4 Condensed and edited for space reasons.] Flanked by a small cast and a crew of locals, Tom Bertling began working on his low budget feature film titled "Lexie Cannes" in 2004. Now, nearly five years later, he and his team are finally ready to unveil their completed project to the world.Shot in downtown Portland [Oregon] and along the southern Oregon coast the film follows its title character, a deaf transgendered woman, as she comes face-to-face with two different stalkers--one with injurious intents, and the other with more benevolent motives.In a twist of fate, the confrontations provide Lexie, played by local newcomer Courtney O'Donnell, with means to resolve a mystery previously unknown to her. The film also features Valeska Francisco as "Maya", Jeska Duckworth as "Rhonda", and Bertling himself as "Syd", among several other notable local actors.This was the first feature for Bertling, who served as director, producer, writer, cinematographer on the project. "I've done some 'educational' projects and a bunch of one-off video projects" he says. "As an author of 5 books, I was well prepared to undertake a large project like making a feature film. That includes the time needed to learn all the ins and outs of filmmaking and computers."He continues, "I put this film together piece by piece. A lot of hours spent in the editing suite getting a consistent look and flow. Success for low budget feature filmmaking often depends on how much time one is willing to spend sitting at the computer. Quite often one can overcome a lack of money with creativity on Final Cut Pro.""The other important thing is to write a script to match the money you have on hand rather than to write something without thought to a budget, then try to raise money to support a script that cannot be made without a lot of money."All that work in the editing room certainly paid off, as Bertling employs distinctive--and all together compelling--tools that set it apart from most other feature films, including eerily grainy cinematography and a poignant score by composer Bill McGee."Its a truly independent 'Portland' film with a story told in an unique and entertaining way," says Bertling. There's no dull or slow spots--I made sure of that."The film has already received very positive reviews from critics, including Richard Propes, a reviewer for The Independent Critic, who wrote that "Lexie Cannes" is "a film for the discerning audiences who find inspiration in unique artistic visions, intriguing characters and filmmaking that defies any semblance of Hollywood machinery and the cinematic crap it produces.Read the entire article athttp://www.MediaInc.comIssue 4, 2009, page 50. From the magazine MEDIA INC, issue 2009/4 [Condensed and edited for space reasons.]http://www.media-inc.com/mainMI.php (note: this article came from an advance hard copy sent to me, and may have not appeared on their website as of the posting of this note.)
Listen To The Hands Of Our People documentary 01:21 Deaf Vision Filmworks 1994 A documentary film featuring seven HIV positive Deaf and Hard of Hearing people living with AIDS.
Look at Me So I Can Hear You drama   Word of Hand Productions 1994 The confusion felt by a deaf girl who doesn't know sign language is visualized on screen.
Manny ASL other 00:43   2002 Manny Hernandez is one of the most renowned American Sign Language storytellers of our time. In this DVD, he shares 13 of his classic stories which have delighted audiences worldwide since 1988. Although there is no sound, the volume does have English translations for those who do not know sign language. Besides the stories, the DVD also features 42 minutes of outtakes, interviews and a few surprises. Shot on location around New York City.
Marianna Ucria drama, foreign 01:41 Cecchi gori Editoria Elttronica 2004 18th-century costume drama that follows the adventures of a deaf noblewoman attempting to escape her past. Although loved by her family, at thirteen she is forced to marry an older uncle and lives a rather oppressed life. She strives to find freedom in subtle ways and manages to save a peasant girl from a terrible situation.Emmanuelle Laborit plays the deaf noblewoman in this movie.
Moving Pictures, Moving Hands: The Story of Ernest Marshall documentary 00:28 Dawn Sign Press 1987 Marshall's skill of making movies is shown and discussed. He was the first, in 1938, to make movies for the deaf and use sign language in them.
Mr. Holland's Opus drama 02:23 Polygram Filmed Entertainment 1996 Glenn Holland is a musician and composer who takes a teaching job to pay the rent while, in his 'spare time', he can strive to achieve his true goal - compose one memorable piece of music to leave his mark on the world. As Holland discovers 'Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans' and as the years unfold the joy of sharing his contagious passion for music with his students becomes his new definition of success.Anthony Natale plays an older son of the main character in this movie.
Nathie: No Hand-Me Downs documentary 02:05 Tactile Mind Press 2004 Nathie Marbury is a legend, and justifiably so. She was born the sixteenth of seventeen children to parents who didn't believe in the importance of education. Ironically, her deafness saved her life and enabled her to earn a bachelor's and two masters' degrees. In this full-length documentary, Nathie tells stories about her upbringing in Pittsburgh, where she sang in the church choir. At the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, her white classmates actually tried to rub off her blackness. When she attended Gallaudet University, she tried out for the football team. She became a mother of two and a grandmother of five, but she didn't really find her identity as a Black Deaf woman until later in her life. She shares stories and observations, all rich with humor and insights on the human condition.
No Talking Allowed drama 00:45 CSD-TV 2003 Alex, a frustrated painter, is looking for a model. Rebecca fits the bill but has trouble following Alex's strange demand for silence until she begins to understand why silence is a requirement and why she is falling in love.
Nobody, Not Even the Rain, Has Such Small Hands other 00:15   1995 A transliteration of E.E. Cummings love poem.
On and off stage: the Bruce Hilbok Story documentary 3:02 DeafVision Filmworks 2002 A documentary story about a Deaf theater artist who claimed fame on Broadway at such a young age until illness cuts his acting and writing career short. He was also a misunderstood and controversial artist.
Passion of Words Turning Into Action: A Black Deaf Filmmaker's Journey documentary 02:00 Deaf Vision Filmworks 2004 Includes interviews, student films, behind the scenes productions, personal video diaries about being a struggling filmmaker, production experiences, and professional production clips. Accompanied by DVD, "Behind the scenes: Somalia," 14:09 minutes, with music, subtitled. The accompanying DVD provides a look at the production of Jade's first feature film, "Somalia," the story of an African-American Deaf woman who falls in love with a musician.
Perlis Films other     2006 MICA Runway Models 2006, Golly Gee Giant, and other short films by Jennifer Perlis "introducing ... aspects of D/deaf culture to a larger audience"
Pinky Tells the Real Story comedy     2005 In this series of dramatized vignettes, Pinky explores the world of video relay interpreting from both the Deaf and interpreter perspectives with her own special brand of humor.
Playing from the Heart documentary 01:38 Globalstage Productions 1998 Story of the young life of famous percussionist Evelyn Glennie who began to lose her hearing at the age of eight, performed by the Polka Children's Theatre of Wimbledon, England. Includes a brief look at London, several percussion performances, and an interview with Evelyn Glennie.
Poetry in Motion other 02:20 Sign Media Inc. 1989 Presents the dramatic beauty of American Sign Language through poetry.  These Deaf artists (Clayton Valli, Debbie Rennie, & Patrick Graybill) offer a unique and rare glimpse into the heart of the American Deaf community. The format of each tape allows the poet to discuss certain aspects of the creative process and how the material is selected and developed.
Rangeland Romances thriller 00:05 Wayne Betts Jr. 2004 A car breaks down on a deaf couple, Cliff and Connie. They struggle to convince Fred, a detached mechanic, to fix their car amidst their communication barriers. Things only take a turn for the worse when Fred's boss, Dante, appears and opens the portals of hell.
Re-Defining D-E-A-F documentary 00:38 Facundo Element Productions 2008 A public proposal on the means to create significant social change.
Reflections of a Black Deaf woman other 01:34   2006 Michelle reveals her extraordinary talent of storytelling in American Sign Language (ASL) along with live music and voice interpretation. A clever dance of drama and humor, this play beautifully illustrates the two characters’ life experiences from the perspective of Black Deaf culture. Michelle Banks one-woman show "reveals the hardships and triumphs of two strong African-American women that speak to the human condition and the search for love and understanding."
Scarecrow: A Student Production, a Gary Brooks Film horror 00:40 Gallaudet University 1996  
Secret Love drama, foreign 01:30 T&C Film AG 2001 Set in Switzerland, a young Deaf girl Antonia becomes a nun, but dreams of joining Gallaudet's Theater of the Deaf. She works in a center for the homeless in the city. One day she meets a young Deaf man, Mikas, on the daily train commute. He is from Lithuania, immigrating to join his brother. Unfortunately, his brother is involved in criminal activities. They become fond of each other, and soon begin an affair. He is later killed during an escape from the police. She leaves the convent, and travels to the United States to follow her dream and attend Gallaudet University.Emmanuelle Laborit is in this movie.
See What I'm Saying: The Deaf Entertainers Documentary documentary 01:30 Worldplay, Inc. 2009 A comic, a drummer, an actor and a singer, who are all well-known entertainers in the deaf community, are followed as they attempt to cross over to mainstream audiences. These uniquely talented entertainers overcome great challenges to celebrate success.
See What I’m Saying documentary 00:31 Fanlight Productions 1992 This illuminating documentary follows Patricia, a deaf child from a hearing, Spanish-speaking family, through her first year at the Kendall Elementary School of Gallaudet University. It dramatically illustrates how the acquisition of communication skills, particularly sign language, enhances a child's self-esteem, confidence, and family relationships. See What I'm Saying affords viewers the opportunity to witness exceptional teaching, and Patricia's remarkable progress will reassure parents and teachers that deaf children can become successful communicators and active learners whether or not they learn to speak.
September 11, 2001 documentary, foreign 02:13 Empire Pictures 2002 Eleven directors from 11 countries each contribute an 11-minute short reflecting on the events of 11 September 2001. A village teacher in Iran tries to explain to her young students what's happened. City kids in Burkina Faso think they've spotted Osama bin Laden. A deaf Frenchwoman in Manhattan writes a Dear John letter to a man who has left that morning for work at the World Trade Center. A Chilean remembers Allende. Events recall other deaths. A mother endures more than her son's death. And so on. The tone varies, as do the locales. Most stories are about others coming to terms with the events of the day, but at least one confronts the viewer with tragedy and death.Emmanulle Laborit is in this movie.
Sharing Secrets drama 01:20 Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf 1992 This serious but heart-warming drama demonstrates how deaf youth can end the isolation of sexual abuse that often destroys their self-esteem.
Signmark other   Rhino   Hiphop and rap group headed by Marko Vuoriheimo, performs in ASL and Finnish Sign Language
Skye thriller 00:13 Dreadful Film Productions 2004 Skye, the main character, is a deaf English girl in the 1970s grieving over her mother's death. Skye meets a man at a nightclub who helps her to enjoy herself and encourages her to dance. He vanishes mysteriously at the end of the night, and it eventually becomes clear that he is the ghost of her father. Includes a behind-the-scenes documentary, still photos, and a list of exhibitions.
Soda Stories documentary   Greensoda Productions   Soda Stories was conceived from Eliza's experience with her own Deaf sister and her other three siblings. She continually seeks out new dynamics of Deaf and hearing family members, depending on age difference, who is older or younger, gender, culture, the ratio of Deaf people in the family, what type of communication was encouraged, and who took on interpreting tasks.The film is in open development. This film explores how various children and adults incorporate Deaf siblings into their lives. It will focus on youth and weave in people of all ages. We are now accepting submissions to be featured on our Soda Stories Gallery.
Someone She Loved drama 00:13 Word of Hand Productions 1995 Narrative about a deaf couple and how their loving relationship becomes one of violence. Based on actual events in the filmmaker's life.
Sticky Situation drama 00:12 Josselyn 2004 These 3 shorts by Joseph Josselyn each portray the themes of sin, repentance and redemption through Jesus Christ. "A Sticky Situation" features a man who disovers to his horror that a sticky note appears on his clothing for every sin he commits; a neighbor shows him the only effective way to remove them. "The Gap" dramatizes the gap between sinful people and God, bridged by religion. "Pardoned" depicts a man who seeks forgiveness following a frightening near-death experience.
Student Film Show other 01:50 Gallaudet University 2004 Bison / Angelo Raffaele Cagnazzo -- Breakfast / Pat Clifford -- Tacks / Patrick Squire -- A fairy tale / Stephanie Tadzynski, Gallywood Productions -- Book and bear / Wei Wang -- The power source (in camera edit) / Chantal Deguire, Outer Creations, Gallywood Productions -- A routine day / Robin Shannon -- Love on the beach / Stephanie Tadzynski -- ASLerina / Aidan Mack, Checkmate -- Ecstasic motions / Chantal Deguire, Outer Creations, Gallywood Productions -- Look / Stephanie Tadzynski, Wei Wang -- Movement / Pat Clifford -- The deadly forest / Matthew Terry, Patrick Squire -- A day like another (in camera edit) / Chantal Deguire, Outer Creations, Gallywood Productions -- A day in the life / Wei Wang -- Mava dolls / Pat Clifford, Manny Vazquez -- Let's keep it that way / Stephanie Tadzynski, Gallywood Productions -- Voyage into the mind / Rebecca Lehman, Chantal Deguire, Outer Creations, Gallywood Productions -- Tap and ballet / Robin Shannon -- A cozy house of married hamsters / Jaimie Valencia -- Free will or force / Aidan Mack, Checkmate -- In memory of 9/11 / Angelo Raffaele Cagnazzo, Aidan Mack -- Faces / SWJ Productions, Gallywood Productions -- Interview with Envastigator / Chantal Deguire, Outer Creations, Gallywood Productions -- Da dang Plymouth / Aidan Mack, Patrick Squire, Checkmate
The "A" Word drama 01:20   2006 A Deaf version of 'The L Word.' 10 women with different stories, whether it be sad, funny, serious or romantic, that are sure to bring laughter and tears. Film signed in ASL only.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes drama 01:00 Sign Media Inc. 1995 In The Adventure of the Speckled Band, Helen Stoner is afraid to sleep-she's afraid for her life! Match wits with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes. Specially designed sections, in which Dr. Watson (Patrick Graybill) gives details of the case, allow you to solve the mystery along with Holmes (Gil Eastman). Includes a biographical sketch of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
The Best of Festival of Cinema for the Deaf other 01:22 Chicago Institute of the Moving Images 2002 The ride / John Flanders (27 min., USA) -- Edda's song / Vanessa Vaughan (4 min., Canada 1996) -- Adu Ivumun (When I heard) / Mohamed Hilmy and Andy Jones (14 min., UK 2000) -- Perception / Stefan Lewis (8 min., NZ) -- Wee three / Matt Hulse (7 min., UK 1998) -- Hotel Central / Matt Hulse (10 min., UK 2000) -- Reservoir wolves / Ramon Woolfe (10 min., UK 2001). In "The Ride", a folksinger loses his inspiration and sets out on a driving trip. He picks up a Deaf hitchhiker. They form a friendship based on a common love of music. An old woman and a young woman meet in a landscape between life and death in "Edda's Song". "Adu Ivumun (When I Heard)" describes a nine-year-old Deaf boy's reaction when he sees his father come out of the sea with a new hearing aid. In "Wee Three", three school kids in detention become involved in a battle between the natural authority of the body and the unreal demands of the adult world. "Hotel Central" is an unscripted work. A parody of Tarentino's "Reservoir Dogs", "Reservoir Wolves" shows that you can sign and shoot at the same time.
The Blue Box thriller 00:21 REM Films 2008 Lisa (Christina Hamilton) finds herself being charged with the murder of her husband. The problem is, Lisa doesn’t remember becoming a widow. A detective (Lance Pickett), doctor (Kevin Pickett), and an interpreter (Katie Leclerc) attempt to help Lisa restore the memory of the death of her husband (Sam Harris) and the Blue Box which may contain the key to proving her innocence. This is a short thriller of Lisa’s journey in discovering her lost memories, memories that is endangering her life.
The Caretaker     Mosduex Productions 2009  
The Deaf Family comedy   Mosdeux Productions 2008 The Deaf Family portrays a dysfunctional deaf family going through everyday trials and tribulations. As each character encounters and muddles through a new challenge, they come to realize that they must accept their own identities as deaf individuals if they want to be accepted by everyone, including hearing people.
The Deaf Man documentary 00:09 DJ Kurs 2008 A thought-provoking short movie that addresses the destiny of deaf people in an age of technological improvements such as the cochlear implant.In an era of technological improvements for deaf people, such as the cochlear implant, the destiny of the deaf is examined through one man's experience.
The Films by Jolanta Lapiak other       Diverse short multimedia and video works by Jolanta Lapiak
The Films of Charles Krauel documentary 00:30 Dawn Pictures 1994 Charles Krauel bought his first camera in 1925. For over 50 years he documented the everyday cultural life of deaf people.
The Heart of the Hydrogen Jukebox documentary 01:57 NTID 2009 This celebration of American Sign Language poetry traces its development and includes interviews with poets and clips of historic poetry performances. Poets include: Robert Panara, Bernard Bragg, Dorothy Miles, Patrick Graybill, Ella Mae Lentz, Clayton Valli, Peter Cook, Jim Cohn, Allen Ginsberg, and Debbie Rennie. Performances include: 1st National ASL Poetry Conference; Bridge of…; Flying Words Project; and Rookie Night.
The Key drama 00:50 Key Films 1996 Susan Jackson is Ellie Morgan, a deaf woman determined to fulfill her life's dream to see Niagara Falls. Edward Marquez is Albert Morgan, her deaf husband and a dreamer, equally set on this journey, but with a secret desire to transform his marriage. Far from home they meet a Drifter (Patrick Horrigan) who will either con them or help them reach their dream.
The Legend of the Mountain Man drama 01:42 ASL Films Productions 2008 Legend of the Mountain Man, set in picturesque Montana, features a typical, dysfunctional family of five. The father, who has been at odds with his parents for many years, decides to send his three children to his parents' ranch for the summer. The children unexpectedly encounter a creature, one that has never been seen nor recorded in history books. Viewers accompany the children on a heartwarming journey as they navigate the family's past and try to reconcile some of the estranged family members.
The Los Angeles Club of the Deaf Story documentary 00:30 DeBee Communications 1993 Traces the history and development of the Los Angeles Club for the Deaf.
The Preservation of American Sign Language other 02:00 Special Media Services 2003 Preserve sign language for future generations with this collection of 15 vintage sign language films dating back to 1913. It includes the complete speeches of master signers like George Veditz, E.M. Gallaudet, E.A. Fay, J. Hotchkiss, and 11 more.
The Rosa Lee Show other 01:30   2008 The Rosa Lee Show (2004-2008) DVD is a collection of original performance art compiled from four years of live touring. While the material on the DVD originates from the live show, most of it has been filmed in the studio bringing to life the characters, stories, music, and poetry of the live show. In addition to this, there are bonus features containing previews, alternate edits, behind the scenes, and select footage from live performances throughout the four-year tour.
The Treasure other 01:00   1995 Ella Mae Lentz, a well-known Deaf poet, signs her most memorable poems. This collection of poems traces the development of her poetic style, beginning with her original works in written English which were later translated into ASL. Ella's mastery of her language and her superb artistic sense allows her to stretch the boundaries of language to convey a richly diverse and visually stunning body of work. The poems are not interpreted and must be experienced visually--the more you watch the more you will understand them. Poetry beautifully filmed, beautifully told, by a highly talented Deaf poet--a great addition to anyone's ASL collection.
Think Me Nothing drama 01:46 Sign Scope Films 1975  
Through Deaf Eyes documentary 02:00 PBS 2007 Through Deaf Eyes explores nearly 200 years of Deaf life in America. The film presents the experiences of American history from the perspective of deaf citizens. Interviews include actor Marlee Matlin, I. King Jordan, other community leaders, historians, and deaf Americans with diverse views on language use, technology and identity. Six artistic works by Deaf media artists are woven throughout the documentary that complement the core of the film.
Til Domestic Violence Do us Part documentary 00:20 Mosdeux Productions 2005 A short film about a Deaf married couple whose marriage is made nightmarish by the husband's abusive use of power and control over his wife. Special features include a version of the movie without narration and a series of memorials to Deaf women who were killed in acts of domestic violence.
To Have/To Find other 00:04 Susan Dupor 1991 In this hand-animated film, a young Deaf girl escapes through fantasy in her dreams when she has to go to school and is placed in a "special" class. The film draws upon some of the artist's own experiences as a child in finding her identity as a Deaf person.
Touch the Sound: A Sound Journey with Evelyn Glennie documentary, drama 01:39 New Video Group 2004 Opens the door to a world where sight, sound, and touch magically converge to elevate our everyday sensory experiences. With Evelyn Glennie, Grammy winning percussionist who is also deaf.
Twelfth Night other 02:11 Gallaudet University TV and Media Production 2006 This fully captioned DVD enables viewers to experience Twelfth Night in an utterly unique way. Also, they can delve further into its creation by visiting a special Internet site that features explanations of the techniques used for the ASL translation, information about Shakespeare and the inception of the play, and complete lesson plans. Educators and students of ASL and Shakespeare both will benefit enormously from viewing, analyzing, and discussing this remarkable rendition of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays.
Two Worlds Apart thriller 00:25 CSD-TV 2002 A thriller about a famous deaf philanthropist who may be hiding a dark secret.
United States of ASL – Poetry and Other Tales other 00:55 P.C. Productions 1998 Peter Cook signs his stories and poetry; with spoken English translation.
Universal Signs drama   Universal Signs Productions LLC 2008 After the death of his fiancée's daughter while in his care, a deaf man shuts himself off from the world. Haunted by memories, it is only through new friendship that he can learn to forgive, love, and reconnect.
Vital Signs drama 00:05 Mosdeux Productions 2006 A short story about a character who was told he has a terminal heart condition with only one week left to live.
What Are You..Deaf? other 01:20 Deaf West Production 2004 CJ Jones blends his unique style of visual imagery and storytelling. Combining voice, American Sign Language (ASL) and mime, along with recorded music and multi-media projections, Jones paints colorful, riveting pictures of his life experiences, revealing what it was like to grow up in a tough St. Louis neighborhood, in the shadow of his deaf Golden Gloves champion boxer dad and on through the challenges faced during his quest to make it as a comedian and actor in Hollywood.
Where the Truth Lies thriller 01:32 Starlight Home Entertainment 2001 When a political candidate is murdered his deaf campaign manager, Dana Sue Lacey, becomes prime suspect. The attorney representing her is Lillian Rose Martin. Martin is a very successful criminal attorney and has yet to lose a case, but this is going to be a tricky one for her. Dana's refusal to reveal information is damaging to Martin's defense yet she is determined to clear her client. The trial that follows evolves into a huge, controversial event which opens many doors to a surprising past.Marlee Matlin is Dana Sue Lacey in this movie.
Wrong Game thriller 02:00 MGW Productions 2007 Wrong Game takes place in a mansion filled with mysterious history. A group of people is called to the mansion to participate in a game where the winner receives $1 million. When the participants gather at the mansion, they learn the hard truth that the game is no original. Losing the game is not an option. To add further drama, each participant holds highly specialized skills and collectively, they must determine whose skills or expertise is most beneficial to the game. What the participants do not know is that the mastermind of this game is among them as a participant, judging each of them silently and strategically.With more unexpected twists and turns than any other movie, this film will keep participants guessing until the very end.
You Neutral? documentary 00:06 Milburn 2008 As deaf and hard-of-hearing people roll forth in life, they experience much. And yet, many prefer to stay neutral. This video shows the clear contrast between such attitudes and what's going on.The depicted situations in this video are not surprising for deaf people - they see them as ordinary, every-day events. Please contact/email your local Congressman and the Obama Administration (www.change.gov) and express your voice about how things are for deaf people. You can send this video to them, too. Unite.
You Think Deaf People Have Problems? comedy 01:30   1999 This DVD features Angela’s one-woman comedy show on her humorous perspectives of hearing people based on her “research”, and how Deaf people survive in the Hearing world.