Writer, Producer, and Actor Rachel Handler who’s been participating in the challenge since year 1, says the EDFC creates “a supportive community for disabled artists. And having that support system is so key to surviving and thriving in this industry.” Thanks for your support and great filmmaking, Rachel! ID: @RachelHandler faces the camera wearing headphones in front of a blue and gold patterned background. #EDFCAwards #EDFC2024 #disabilityfilmchallenge #easterseals #buddycomedy #awardshow #DisabilityFilm #DisabilityStories #DisabilityInclusion #filmmakers #DisabilityRepresentation #UniqueStories #FilmIndustry #ExpandTheConversation #SpreadtheWord

Rachel Hander, winner of Best Writer for UNLUCKY IN LOVE this year joined us for a remote interview at the awards show, made possible by Microsoft Teams @MicrosoftTeams ! She “learned she much about herself as an artist doing the Disability Film Challenge.” She talks about collaborating on the musical film with music artist Lachi @lachimusic , “who set the bar so high!” Congrats on your win and wonderful filmmaking, Rachel! Video Description: @RachelHandler Rachel Handler sits facing the camera in a black sleeveless shirt and a blue background with rose gold geometric patterns. #EDFCAwards #EDFC2023 #disabilityfilmchallenge #10yearchallenge #10yearanniversary #easterseals #eastersealssocal #DisabilityFilm #DisabilityStories #DisabilityInclusion #filmmakers #DisabilityRepresentation #UniqueStories #FilmIndustry #ExpandTheConversation #SpreadtheWord

Congratulations to @RachelHandler on winning Best Writer for the film "Unlucky in Love!" Further congrats on a groundbreaking year where all of the @DisabilityChall writing finalists are #PeopleWithDisabilities. #EDFC2023 #FutureofFilm #DisabilityInclusion #DEIA #SonyPics

Best Writer goes to...Rachel Handler from Unlucky in Love. Presented by @netflix . Congrats! #EDFC2023