access coordinator

What is an Access Coordinator?

A below the line crew role, an Access Coordinator is dedicated to helping Film and Television productions as they look to remove barriers to inclusion in the Screen Sector.

The Access Coordinator advocates for any cast or crew who are disabled, deaf and/or neurodivergent (DDN). They signpost, advise, guide and oversee to support the individual and production as the appropriate adjustments and access provisions are put into place. They provide a service which is catered to the individual, while assisting production processes overall as they look to support an access first approach.

You can find out more about the Access Coordinator role here

Who is Felicity Hamill?

In 2023 Felicity Hamill was selected as one of three from Aotearoa to complete the Bridge 06 UK Access Coordinator Training programme in Sydney, Australia; with support from the New Zealand Film Commission and Screen Australia.

As a long-time performer and crew member in our Screen Industry, and a member of the DDN community; Felicity is excited to share an access first approach, supporting productions as they work towards enabling access pathways for all; reflecting real life diversity on our screen, stage and behind the scenes.

Based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington, New Zealand), Felicity's varied career crossing multiple departments over the past two decades on both local and international productions; has enabled Felicity to cultivate a highly sought after work ethic. She brings a calm, supportive and fun presence to any production.

Passionate about removing barriers to the arts, Felicity is honoured to embark on this new role to help support and advocate for our talented deaf, disabled and neurodivergent (DDN) cast and crew.

To read the New Zealand Film Commission Spotlight Interview on Felicity Hamill click here