AXS Lab is a new nonprofit that’s building a network of organizations and people to supercharge the movement for inclusion of people with disabilities. We aim to engage audiences to playfully explore the disability experience using new media, films, and the power of story. By exploring alternate realities of perception and experience, we believe the world becomes a more compassionate, inclusive and enriching place.
Jason DaSilva, Founder and Filmmaker
Jason is a filmmaker and spokesperson for the disability community, and founder of the non-profit AXS Lab. His first film, Olivia’s Puzzle (http://www.oliviaspuzzle.com) (2003, 12 min.), screened at more than 30 festivals including Sundance, received an Oscar qualification and was broadcast on HBO and PBS/POV in 2004. His second film, A Song for Daniel (2005, 10 min.) screened on PBS/POV in 2005. His short film, Twins Of Mankala (2006, 10 min.) aired on PBS/POV in 2006. At the age of 25, he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Redefining himself and his career, he started working on his ITVS-funded documentary When I Walk (http://www.wheniwalk.com/) based on his experiences of having multiple sclerosis. He began this with a short entitled First Steps (2009, 10 min.), looking at his early thoughts and experiences with the diagnosis. First Steps was shown in the Tribeca Film Festival 2009. Jason has an MFA in Media from Emily Carr University.
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