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Celebrating the champions – and the champions behind them. 💙 #Paralympics #MilanoCortina2026 At the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, we brought together leaders from @Paralympics , @ComitatoItalianoParalimpico , @HTYTMissions , and inspiring Paralympians – all part of the broader community that makes greatness possible. As a Worldwide Paralympic Partner, P&G is honored to stand alongside this community that is helping to remove barriers so more athletes can pursue their dreams.

In the latest @fonoevents prize draw, fans of The Traitors will be invited to take a seat at the Round Table alongside a star-studded lineup, including iconic players from all three series of the hit TV show. A one-off evening at The Traitors: Live Experience presented by Claudia Winkleman in aid of @comicrelief . 👉 Head to foronenightonly.org for your chance to win a pair of tickets in the prize draw. Take part in a battle of deceit and loyalty with some familiar faces: Marvin and Rochelle Humes, Nish Kumar, Rosie Jones, Sara Pascoe, Ivo Graham, Scott Mills and Chris Stark, with more to be announced very soon. A host of legendary players from all three series of show will also be taking part, including Wilf, Maddy and Meryl (series 1), Mollie and Harry (series 2), and Leanne, Linda, Jake, Anna and Freddie (series 3). UK residents 18+. No purchase necessary. Entries close 07/09/25. T&Cs apply.

⭐️FYC - BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT⭐️ From an idea to the screen, Equal Play has been one wild ride. 🎥 What started as a story about access to physical activity for disabled kids in school grew into something much bigger – a celebration of disabled joy, resilience, and the power of play. Along the way, we faced challenges (like finding accessible venues and cinemas, so much more can be spoken about in this area) but also witnessed unforgettable moments of strength and connection. With 45% of our crew being disabled, this film became a labour of love and representation, proving that stories about inclusion CAN and SHOULD be created inclusively. Thank you to everyone who supported this journey – from Tammy and Marley, and their families, who shared their incredible lives with us, to the festivals and audiences who believed in the power of this film. The journey isn’t over – it’s just beginning!! 💪🏼☺️ [IMG ID: 5 golden laurels on top, followed by For Your Consideration, Best Documentary Short and EQUAL PLAY logo on an off white background. Illustrated portraits of Marley and Tammy flank the logo, along with abstract colorful mark making. C4 and HTYT are on the bottom.] #EqualPlay #Documentary #Disability #RepresentationMatters #Film #ShortFilm #FYC

For Your Consideration, Best Documentary Short Film ⭐️ EQUAL PLAY ⭐️ @channel4 First by making a splash at Uninterrupted Film Festival, powered by @tribeca and LeBron James, by winning the AUDIENCE AWARD, Equal Play made its first mark. Brought to you by the same EP that gave you Wim Winder’s Academy Award nominated PERFECT DAYS, Equal Play tells the story of Marley and Tammy, two disabled kids, their journey with sports and how it changed their lives. Endearing, humorous, tenacious and packed with a lot of disabled joy, EQUAL PLAY premiered on @channel4 just prior to the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Furthermore it made its East Coast premiere at @hamptonsfilm and has screened with SUPER/MAN: The Christopher Reeve Story and Patrice: The Movie on the screening circuit. Proud to say that 45% of the HoDs and crew identify as disabled, d/Deaf and/or neurodivergent. We hope EQUAL PLAY continues to spark conversations about accessibility to sport in school and create lasting change and opportunities for disabled kids everywhere. [IMG ID: 5 laurels on the top including Hamptons, Uninterrupted, NEIFF, LVFF and Paladino d’Oro, Equal Play logo with text “For your consideration, best documentary short film” with illustration of Tammy in an orange racing wheelchair on off white background; colorful mark making surrounds Tammy] #FYC #ForYourConsideration #EqualPlay #ShortDoc #AcademyAwards #Oscars #Documentary #Filmmaking #Film #WomenInFilm #Film

🎉 Equal Play is the WINNER of Best VISABLE Film at the North East International Film Festival @neiff_official in Newcastle, UK! VISABLE (not a typo!) is for films written, directed or produced by individuals who are disabled or neurodivergent and also topics relating to disability in any form. We’re so honoured to receive this recognition. This award celebrates visibility and inclusion, core values at the heart of our film. Thank you to the festival and everyone who continues to champion this story. [IMG ID: EQUAL PLAY logo on a textured off white background, with a laurel saying “2024 Winner Best Film (Visable) North East International Film Festival”. An illustration of Tammy beside it, in an orange racing wheelchair.] #EqualPlay #NEIFF #Documentary #Inclusion #Disability #RepresentationMatters #SportsForAll #Filmmaking #Film #UKFilm

🎥 Equal Play x Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story at the Museum of Tolerance ✨⭐️ What an unforgettable evening in Los Angeles! Equal Play screened alongside Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, hosted by Academy Award nominees Elizabeth Sylvia Mirzaei @e.sylvia.mirzaei and Gulistan Mirzaei @gulistanmirzaei at the Museum of Tolerance. The night was made even more special with a post-film Q&A featuring Ezra Frech @ezrafrech , two-time Gold Paralympian and local to LA, along with Lily Ahree Siegel (Director) @lilyahreesiegel and Robert Ford (Producer) @robertfordfilm representing Equal Play and Super/Man. The discussion was moderated by Mark Katrikh, Deputy Director at the Museum of Tolerance, who asked really great and insightful questions! Thank you to everyone who attended and helped celebrate the transformative power of storytelling and inclusion. #EqualPlay #MuseumOfTolerance #Disability #Film #Documentary #FYC #ForYourConsideration #EzraFrech #Paralympics #RepresentationMatters #WomenDirector [IMG Description: 1. Mark, Lily, Ezra Frech and Robert sitting in black chairs on a big stage for the Q&A. On the screen, “for your consideration” in white text with Equal Play and Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story‘s logos beneath on black. 2. Elizabeth Sylvia Mirzaei and Gulistan Mirzaei stand at a podium on the stage, with a lovely ASL interpreter signing to their left. 3. 10 seats in an auditorium with papers on the chairs saying Reserved for X, including Lily, Robert Ford and Ezra Frech. A picture of Hannah Cockroft, Tammy on one side of the paper and Christopher Reeve as Superman on the other side. 4. The theatre stage, empty. On the screen, “for your consideration” in white text with Equal Play and Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story‘s logos beneath on black.]

EQUAL PLAY was in NYC! Equal Play screened with Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan with Reelabilities NY! 🎥 Lily Ahree Siegel (director), Robert Ford (producer), and Melissa Ponzio from Able Athletics were in conversation for a Q&A, moderated by Academy Award nominated and Emmy and Peabody winner, Su Kim. #EqualPlay #DocNYC #InclusionInFilm #DisabilityRepresentation #AbleAthletics #NYCEvents #Film #documentary [IMG Description: 1. Lily, Robert, Su Kim and Isaac Zablocki from Reelabilities with the EQUAL PLAY poster. 2. Robert and Lily selfie by the step and repeat for DOC NYC, a pink lighting filling the room. 3. Lily, Melissa, Robert and Su sitting on a black stage in chairs with microphones. An ASL interpreter is to Lily’s left.]

San Francisco!! Equal Play and After The Rain: Putin’s Stolen Children Come Home is coming! ❤️ After The Rain just had its well received World Premiere a few days ago at @docnycfest so we are super happy to screen with them in SF! 🎬 Landmark Opera Plaza Cinema 601 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102 ⭐️ Sunday, November 17 at 1:00 PM In conversation with filmmakers: Lily Ahree Siegel (Director of EQUAL PLAY) @lilyahreesiegel and Robert Ford (Producer of EQUAL PLAY) @robertfordfilm and Sarah McCarthy (Director of AFTER THE RAIN) @sarahlikesfilms Reception to follow at Max’s Opera Cafe located in the Landmark Opera Plaza Cinema. ⭐️⭐️ RSVP: [email protected] ⭐️⭐️ #AfterTheRainPutinsStolenChildrenComeHome #EqualPlay #film #documentary #foryourconsideration #sanfrancisco #womeninfilm #womendirectors [IMG Description: EQUAL PLAY & AFTER THE RAIN: PUTIN’S STOLEN CHILDREN COME HOME; LANDMARK OPERA PLAZA CINEMA, 601 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102, NOVEMBER 17 AT 1:00 PM, Q&A AND RECEPTION TO FOLLOW, white text and both of their respective posters beneath. The Equal Play poster features three illustrated figures with abstract and colorful mark-making around them on an off-white background: Hannah Cockroft in a manual wheelchair, Tammy (11) in an orange racing chair, and Marley (14) throwing a punch with boxing gloves. The title Equal Play is written in blue and colourful letters (red, blue, green, and yellow) with five golden laurels above it. The second image is the After The Rain: Putin’s Stolen Children Come Home poster, showcasing many portraits of people in a triangle formation on a forest image background. The main picture is a teenager, along with a dog, a young girl with glasses, a father embracing their child, a young person playing the cello and more. A bird flies next to them. Underneath, “After The Rain: Putin’s Stolen Children Come Home” in white. A DOC NYC laurel appears next to the people’s portraits.]

Following the success of Rising Phoenix (2020) we knew that we wanted go deeper. To see what it is like to be a Paralympian today and what it takes to become one. And so as Covid-19 dawned on the world, we set out on a production that, at times, we didn’t know if we would be able to finish. Thankfully, we did – all thanks to the incredible dedication of a cast and crew that we were so fortunate to share this experience with. Having the opportunity to create Rising Phoenix: Road to Tokyo was an incredible privilege and we are immensely grateful to the athletes who are the soul of this series: @femitaayanbeku , @bayat_nil , @pascalebercovitch , @kim.daybell , @samgrewe , @dee_kisser , @najlah_imad , @grigorispolychronidis , @monikaseryu , @birgitskarstein , @laurentiatan and Ananias Shikongo. It would not have been possible without a team who were passionate about these stories, masterful in their craft, and determined to overcome every challenge: @mat_whitecross , @bimmyman and @venture.land – thank you. Lastly, we are so thankful to the International Paralympic Committee for your ongoing partnership and collaboration. We are humbled to be a part of your movement. Rising Phoenix: Road to Tokyo is now available on Channel 4 in the UK and on the @paralympics YouTube channel globally.

We’ve been so excited to share this one… Rising Phoenix: What Does It Take? As the spotlight turns towards the @paralympics , track legend @mjgold4 and the incredible @armlessarcher co-host this new #RisingPhoenix podcast. They interview 8 elite athletes ahead of #paris2024, finding out what it takes to compete at the pinnacle of their Paralympic sports. ▶️ Find all the links in the @risingphxglobal bio. Thank you to Matt and Michael for creating such brilliance in front of the mic, and to @persephonicahq for pulling this off with us. And thank you to Rising Phoenix global partners @proctergamble and adidas for making it possible 🔥

Don’t miss the WeThe15 podcast live on all major platforms. Catch @nugentgreg in conversation with @AndyStevenson81 about representation in advertising & media. #WeThe15 #Podcast #AdvertisingMedia

Today we’re thrilled to share a video that shows a glimpse behind the scenes on the production of upcoming feature documentary Rising Phoenix: A New Revolution (w/t). This production, in partnership with @proctergamble , pushes for diverse representation both in front of and behind the camera, with half of the crew identifying as having a disability. We hope the film can ignite a global conversation around disability equality. Watch the behind-the-scenes video that debuted at @cannes_lions and, as the @paralympics head to Paris, stay tuned for more updates on this exciting next chapter for @risingphxglobal . #Paralympics #Paris2024 #ChangeStartsWithSport