Cerebral palsy and disability in the entertainment industry – with Abbie Hills
Abbie Hills is a UK-based talent agent, producer, writer, and passionate disability advocate with cerebral palsy. Abbie founded The Dazey Hills Company in 2019 to promote diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry, representing talent across the UK and Europe. Her writing has gained recognition with recent placements in film festivals, including the British Independent Film Festival, Lit Laughs, and the Palm Springs Diversity Screenplay Contest.
In addition to her writing, Abbie works as an Access Coordinator, supporting D/deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent talent in film and television productions. She also mentors aspiring talent, advocating for greater accessibility and representation in the entertainment industry.
During this episode, you will hear Abbie talk about:
- Her experience growing up with cerebral palsy, which for her is an “invisible" disability
- How an MRI scan of her brain changed the way she viewed her disability
- How people have judged her because of her disability
- How cerebral palsy affects her day-to-day life
- What inspired her to become an actress, and how her disability affected her experience in the entertainment industry
- The need for community among adults with disabilities
- Her journey from being an actor who hid her disability to founding her own talent agency and working as an Access Coordinator
To find out more about Abbie and her work, visit her personal website AbbieHills.uk and production company website TheDazeyHillsCompany.co.uk and follow her on Instagram @itsabbiehills.
Watch the video of this interview on YouTube.
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