Episode 56: ArtsAbly in Conversation with Winnie Luk
ArtsAbly — Check out episode 56 of the podcast “ArtsAbly in Conversation” with Winnie Luk, the Executive Director of the Disability Screen Office.
Representation of People with Disabilities in the Media: What Canada’s First Major Study Reveals (in French)
Capable Média — From March to August 2025, the DSO conducted the first national survey on disability in the Canadian screen industry. 872 people responded. 14 focus groups were held in Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal. 105 creators with disabilities shared their experiences. Here’s what they had to say.
Voices from the Field: An Interview with DSO Executive Director Winnie Luk
Read along to discover Winnie’s insights into the programs and priorities shaping the DSO’s next chapter, the stories that reaffirm why this work matters, and the tools that can help disabled creatives enter and thrive in the field.
CMF - 15th Anniversary
Happy 15th Anniversary, CMF! To celebrate this milestone, the Canada Media Fund (CMF) launched a campaign highlighting the people and projects shaping Canada’s screen industries, and our Executive Director, Winnie Luk, is among those featured. Winnie reflects on how CMF’s support helped launch the Disability Screen Office and is contributing to a future where accessibility, equity, and authentic representation are standard in our sector.
Apple Box Talks - IATSE 891 Podcast
Our Executive Director, Winnie Luk, joined Apple Box Talks to discuss the DSO’s initiatives and some of the work she has done to raise awareness for accessibility rights in the screen industry. Presented by IATSE 891, the podcast features artists, technicians, and stakeholders who make up the BC motion picture community. Thank you to IATSE 891 for their continued support of the DSO and for inviting us to this wonderful conversation!
The Signal | Live on location for the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival
DSO Executive Director Winnie Luk joins CBC’s The Signal to share more about the DSO’s mission, the momentum behind our work, and how we’re supporting disabled creatives across the country through our programs and partnerships.
Why Does Representation Matter? First Frame S1 Ep 10
On this episode of First Frame, Jennifer Park and Cameron Zinger speak with two champions of inclusive storytelling; Joy Loewen, the Vice President of Growth & Inclusion at the Canada Media Fund; and Winnie Luk, the Executive Director of the Disability Screen Office, shining a spotlight on the state of representation in the Canadian media landscape and the barriers that still exist.
AT Banter Episode 440 – Inside the Disability Screen Office with Alethea Bakogeorge
Dive into the world of disability representation in Canadian film as Rob, Ryan and Steve sit down with Alethea Bakogeorge, Director of Programs & Development from the Disability Screen Office (DSO).
First-of-its-kind role to advance accessibility in Canadian screen industry
The Canadian Press – The Disability Screen Office and the National Screen Institute are launching a program in which professionals will work with film and TV productions to ensure accessibility on set.
DSO unveils accessibility, disability e-learning series
Playback – The Accessibility & Disability E-Learning Series aims to increase recognition of the barriers impacting people with disabilities in the Canadian screen industry.