Welcome back, dear listeners! Buckle up for an incredible episode of our podcast where we dive into the endlessly fascinating world of art, media, and representation with the awe-inspiring Terra Mackintosh. Episode Highlights: Meet Terra Mackintosh: Award-winning actress, profound producer, and creative writer with works spanning TV platforms like Apple TV+, Netflix, HBO, and more.Discover Terra's commitment to forging paths in diversity and accessibility within the arts.Get an insider's look at 'Best Summer Ever' – a film that defines inclusive cinema.Hear about Terra's co-founded The Artist’s Space in LA, creating a nurturing environment for artists to evolve.Learn about the groundbreaking Broadway production of 'How to Dance in Ohio,' starring actors with autism.Resources revealed: Dive into tools and platforms such as Respect Ability and the ReelAbilities Film Festival to further explore inclusive media.Special mention of the music video ‘What’s Done is Done’ by Delta Spirit, produced by Terra, starring actors with Down syndrome. Links Mentioned in This Episode: Terra Mackintosh's website https://www.terramackintosh.com/ Respect Ability organization https://www.respectability.org/ ReelAbilities Film Festival https://reelabilities.org/ ‘Best Summer Ever’ film https://www.bestsummerevermovie.com/about ‘What’s Done is Done’ music video by Delta Spirit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jegJlolT618 Her screenplay "Serotinous", was just named a Finalist at the Palm Springs International Screenplay Awards Contest. Logline: Three sisters live in a dismal town, made even more depressing by the impending climate apocalypse. When a disaster response team arrives, they find hope and love in the shadow of extinction. As we wrap up this enriching conversation, we leave you inspired and hopeful for the future of entertainment and arts. Terra Mackintosh's work is not just about making art but about opening doors and minds to the diversity and potential within every individual. Her passion and dedication remind us that inclusivity in storytelling isn't just necessary; it's revolutionary. Stay tuned for terra-fic topics and pioneering guests in episodes to come. If Terra's insight sparked a question or if you crave more details, reach out to us. Remember, your journey into inclusive storytelling is just a play button away! Thanks for joining us, and we can't wait to share another enlightening discussion with you on the next episode of Filmmaking Conversations with Damien Swaby! Also, you can check out my documentary The People of Brixton, on Kwelitv here: The People of Brixton Damien Swaby Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmmaker_damien_swaby/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FDamienSwaby Website: http://filmmakingconversations.com/ If you enjoy listening to Filmmaking Conversations with Damien Swaby, I would love a coffee. Podcasting is thirsty work: a...