CJ Jones Talks Launching SignLight International Film Festival

The Neil Haley Show

Today on The Neil Haley Show, Neil "The Media Giant" Haley interviews CJ Jones. Hollywood A-listers are turning out to support the inaugural SignLight International Film Festival (SIFF), April 16-20, where, for the first time ever, seasoned Deaf filmmakers and up-and-coming Deaf creatives from around the world will showcase their work in the heart of the entertainment industry, at a time when studios are seeking more diverse talent and authentic storytelling. Launched by award-winning actor-director-producer CJ Jones—with supporters including Troy Kotsur, Deanne Bray, Marlee Matlin, Millicent Simmonds, Rosie O’Donnell, Andreas Deja, Shoshanna Stern, Nyle DiMarco, Shaylee Mansfield, Keivonn Woodard, Craig Mazin and more—SIFF offers a panoply of best practices and models of success to the industry and Deaf community alike, easing the way for studios and filmmakers to fulfill their visions of inclusion and access, a business imperative in today’s industry.