Slamdance 2025 | A Conversation with Audio Description's Luke Salewski & Lee Pugsley

Hey everyone!

I'm thrilled to share another film festival interview with you. This time, I spoke with Audio Description's director and writer, Luke Salewski, and its producer and star, Lee Pugsley.

⁠Buy tickets for Audio Description's Slamdance screenings here.⁠

⁠Learn about the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge here⁠.

Audio Description is a short film about Eric, a lonely blind man who makes an unknown birthday wish.

Audio Description screens at Slamdance 2025 – stay tuned for my full festival coverage!

Chapters

• 00:07 - Introduction: Austin, Lee, and Luke

• 00:32 - About Audio Description

• 01:11 - Giving Audio Description a Voice

• 02:06 - Audio Description as a Visually Impaired Viewer

• 03:18 - Expanding Awareness and Understanding of Audio Description

• 04:03 - Interpreting Audio Description in the Film

• 05:00 - Clarifying Audio Description vs. Closed Captioning

• 06:26 - Shaping the Character of Eric

• 08:03 - Highlighting the Humor of Audio Description

• 09:42 - The Visuals of the Film & Collaboration

• 11:22 - The Message of Audio Description and Filmmaking Advice

• 14:26 - Easterseals Disability Film Challenge

• 16:31 - Challenges and Overcoming Obstacles

• 18:36 - Lee on the Importance of Authentic Representation

• 21:42 - Luke on the Film's Intention

• 23:40 - Luke & Lee on Future Projects

• 26:52 - Parting Thoughts & Thank Yous

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