Inevitable Foundation Names 2024 Accelerate Fellows

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Inevitable Foundation, the non-profit advocating on behalf of the disabled filmmaking community, on Wednesday named Ashley Eakin, Jamey Perry, and Simone Hawthorne as its 2024 Accelerate Fellows.

Supported by an exclusive, multi-year commitment from Netflix’s Fund for Creative Equity, the Accelerate Fellowship provides professional disabled writers with $40,000 grants, mentorship, connections, and community to help them become industry-leading creators.

The expanded program also includes additional mentorship opportunities with industry experts, access to health insurance, and expanded educational and community programming, including guidance on IP acquisition. “We are thrilled to welcome Ashley, Jamey, and Simone as our 2024 Accelerate Fellows,” said Inevitable Foundation’s Co-Founders, Richie Siegel and Marisa Torelli-Pedevska. “This cohort of accomplished writers demonstrates the growing talent of disabled creatives who will have a lasting impact on the industry.” Since launching in 2021, Inevitable Foundation has supported over 100 disabled writers, filmmakers and podcasters via its Accelerate Fellowship, Elevate Collective, Elevate for Podcasters, and Emergency Relief Fund, also facilitating hundreds of general meetings for disabled screenwriters through its Concierge.

The organization’s fellowship news comes following a recent open letter put out by the org that called for improved disability representation in Hollywood, with 30+ industry leaders co-signing.