The Dark Room

Alex and Lee are excited to present the 3rd Annual Oscars Audio Description Round Table, celebrating the work of some very talented audio description writers and performers representing 5 of the Oscar-nominated Best Picture films from this awards season. This year's lineup of panelists includes: - Liz Gutman - “Frankenstein” and "Train Dreams" (AD Writer)  - Anusha VeDagiri - "Marty Supreme" (AD Writer) - Roy Samuelson - "Marty Supreme" (AD Performer) - Justin Sohl - "One Battle After Another” and “Marty Supreme" (AD Writer) - Errin Mixon - "One Battle After Another" (AD Performer) - Christina Stevens - "Sinners" and “One Battle After Another” (AD Writer) - Adrienne Livingston - "Sinners" (AD Performer) If you would like to contact us, please e-mail darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com. Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox: https://www.blindcan.com Search for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website! https://adp.acb.org/findavideo.html  Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Support us on Patreon! Follow us on Instagram! Find us on Facebook! Support the show

Alex and Lee chat with Sheridan O’Donnell, a legally blind film director. In our conversation, Sheridan discusses his feature film “Little Brother” and his documentary “Rising Phoenix”, as well as chronicling his journey as a disabled creative. Check out Sheridan’s website here: https://www.sheridanodonnell.com If you would like to contact us, please e-mail darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com. Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox: https://www.blindcan.com Search for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website! https://adp.acb.org/findavideo.html  Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Support us on Patreon! Follow us on Instagram! Find us on Facebook! Support the show

Alex and Lee reveal their top 10 films of 2025.  Please note: This episode was recorded before the Oscar nominations were announced on January 22, 2026.  If you would like to contact us, please e-mail darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com. Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox: https://www.blindcan.com Search for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website! https://adp.acb.org/findavideo.html  Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Support us on Patreon! Follow us on Instagram! Find us on Facebook! Support the show

Alex and Lee preview 2026 in cinema and discuss their top 10 most anticipated films of the year. If you would like to contact us, please e-mail darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com. Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox: https://www.blindcan.com Search for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website! https://adp.acb.org/findavideo.html  Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Support us on Patreon! Follow us on Instagram! Find us on Facebook! Support the show

Alex and Lee ring in the holiday season by sharing favorite holiday memories, favorite festive films, and a holiday wish list for accessibility. If you would like to contact us, please e-mail darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com. Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox: https://www.blindcan.com Search for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website! https://adp.acb.org/findavideo.html  Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Support us on Patreon! Follow us on Instagram! Find us on Facebook! Support the show

Alex and Lee chat with Anthony Marciona, a live audio describer and actor who has been in show business for over 50 years. In our discussion, Anthony discusses the nuanced similarities and differences between being an audio describer and an actor. Check out Anthony’s website at: https://www.anthonymarciona.com/ If you would like to request live audio description for an upcoming performance you will be attending, please contact the venue directly, and they will get in touch with Audio Description Los Angeles. If you would like to contact us, please e-mail darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com. Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox: https://www.blindcan.com Search for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website! https://adp.acb.org/findavideo.html  Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Support us on Patreon! Follow us on Instagram! Find us on Facebook! Support the show

Lee and Alex sit down with Serina Gilbert, a blind AD Quality Control Specialist, mom, content creator, and AD advocate.  Serina Gilbert on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blindygirlofficial AD Discussion Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AudioDescriptionDiscussion  If you want to reach us, e-mail darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel at @darkroomfilmcast. Check out the Audio Description Project here: https://adp.acb.org  Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox: https://www.blindcan.com Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Support us on Patreon! Follow us on Instagram! Find us on Facebook! Support the show

Alex and Lee celebrate 50 episodes of THE DARK ROOM with a retrospective look back at the past three years. They reflect on the evolution of the podcast and how it has impacted them personally and professionally, as well as recalling their favorite episodes and casting a vision for what the future holds. They also recap highlights from the 2025 summer movie season, and end with some fun games featuring current and long-time editor, Jamie Gagnon. Follow his work on Vimeo (https://vimeo.com/showcase/11112062), and on Minute of Zen (www.youtube.com/@MinuteOfZenYT)  If you want to reach us, e-mail darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel at @darkroomfilmcast. Check out the Audio Description Project here: https://adp.acb.org  Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox: https://www.blindcan.com Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Support us on Patreon! Follow us on Instagram! Find us on Facebook! Support the show

Alex and Lee welcome Matt Lauterbach of All Senses Go to discuss the inaccessibility of the New York Times' Top 100 Films of the Century So Far. In this episode, we discuss why accessibility for these films is important, the barriers to getting them audio-described, and potential solutions moving forward. Matt's interview with Alex: https://allsensesgo.substack.com/p/these-are-the-best-films-of-the-century?fbclid=IwY2xjawMvQkVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHtDSHHujndVMfuCskiYonhOCw-b2fKt3z4wqLVVXGcKwVo7K5dJ9elyvhob6_aem_5w3kn_0k-JmQcZM0ANwAWA  Original NYT Article: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/movies/best-movies-21st-century.html Alex's Letterboxd list of NY Top 100 Movies with AD: https://letterboxd.com/alexhoward215/list/nyt-industry-top-100-industryof-the-century/  If you want to reach us, e-mail darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel at @darkroomfilmcast. Check out the Audio Description Project here: https://adp.acb.org  Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox: https://www.blindcan.com Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Support us on Patreon! Follow us on Instagram! Find us on Facebook! Support the show

Alex and Lee chat with Roman Howell, live audio describer and audiobook narrator, about the nuanced differences of each type of narration. Follow Roman on Instagram at @Romanaudiobooks and pre-order his upcoming Goosebumps Audible audiobook “Ghost Camp” here. For those in the Los Angeles area looking for live audio description, please contact the venue box office for the performance you are attending, and they will get in touch with Audio Description Los Angeles.  If you want to reach us, e-mail darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel at @darkroomfilmcast. Check out the Audio Description Project here: https://adp.acb.org Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox: https://www.blindcan.com Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Support us on Patreon! Follow us on Instagram! Find us on Facebook! Support the show

In this episode, we’re joined by Dakota Green and Ren Leech, the audio description writer and narrator, respectively, for the Emmy-nominated HBO series THE PENGUIN. They share their creative process behind crafting AD for the dark, gritty Gotham world and discuss the power of inclusive storytelling through an authentically disabled AD team. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at making The Penguin accessible to blind and low-vision audiences. Check out the Audio Description Project here: https://adp.acb.org If you have any questions or comments for us, please e-mail darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com. Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox: https://www.blindcan.com Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Support us on Patreon! Follow us on Instagram! Find us on Facebook! Support the show

Alex and Lee chat with Ariel Baska, disabled film maker and horror activist, about the Access: Horror Film Festival happening in New York on August 1. In our discussion, Ariel chronicles their journey with disability, getting the horror film festival off the ground, and what attendees can expect this year at the Access: Horror event. Sign up to attend the Access: Horror Film Festival by July 29 here: Https://www.accesshorror.com Follow Ariel Baska on Instagram at @justaskabaska and @accesshorror and check out their podcast RIDE THE OMNIBUS here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ride-the-omnibus/id1515065987 If you have any questions or comments for us, please e-mail darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com and be sure to follow us on Instagram and subscribe on YouTube: @darkroomfilmcast. Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox: https://www.blindcan.com Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Support us on Patreon! Follow us on Instagram! Find us on Facebook! Support the show

Carl Richardson and Kim Charlson are the co-chairs of the American Council of the Blind's Audio Description Project, or ADP. They join Lee and Alex to discuss the various media-related committees of the ACB and how they are helping to advance accessibility in the entertainment industry. We also discuss the upcoming ACB virtual and in-person conference, as well as the panels that will be available for you to attend. ACB website: https://www.acb.org/home ACB convention info:  https://acbconvention.org/?p=108 ACB link app for iOS: https://link.acb.org/  The Audio Description Project: https://adp.acb.org/  If you have any questions or comments about anything covered in this episode, please e-mail us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com and be sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube at @darkroomfilmcast.  Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox: https://www.blindcan.com Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Support us on Patreon! Follow us on Instagram! Find us on Facebook! Support the show

Alex and Lee are pleased to welcome special guest, John Stark, to the show as we proudly introduce the Blind Film Critics Society (BFCS). The BFCS was formed to bring blind and low vision voices to the film criticism space, and we are honored to present the nominations and winners for the first annual BFCS awards. Please note that our selections represent the 2024 calendar year in film. If you are interested in joining the Blind Film Critics Society or would like to learn more, you can e-mail John Stark at macthemovieguy@aol.com, and be sure to follow him and subscribe to his YouTube channel macthemovieguy. You can also reach Alex and Lee at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com and be sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube at @darkroomfilmcast.  Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox: https://www.blindcan.com Search for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!  Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Support us on Patreon! Follow us on Instagram! Find us on Facebook! Support the show

Alex and Lee discuss their 2025 experiences at Sundance and Slamdance film festivals, including a recap of the movies they saw there. They also chat about the aspects of film festivals they appreciate in terms of accessibility, as well as identifying areas of continued growth they would like to see. If you have any questions or comments about anything covered in this episode, please e-mail us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com and be sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube at @darkroomfilmcast.  Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox: https://www.blindcan.com Search for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!  Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Support us on Patreon! Follow us on Instagram! Find us on Facebook! Support the show

Alex and Lee chat with JC O’Connell, who performs live audio description for many performing arts events in the Los Angeles/Orange County area. In our conversation, JC discusses her process and preparing for the unexpected.  If you live in the LA/OC area and would like to get in touch with JC, please e-mail her at jcoconnell2020@gmail.com If you would like to contact us, please e-mail darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com. Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox: https://www.blindcan.com Search for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website!  Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Support us on Patreon! Follow us on Instagram! Find us on Facebook! Support the show

Alex and Lee chat with Dr. Joel Snyder, known as the pioneer of audio description. He is also the president of Audio Description Associates LLC and founder/senior consultant of the Audio Description Project. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience, which he shares in this insightful conversation. Visit the Audio Description Project here: https://adp.acb.org  Check out YOU Describe here: https://youdescribe.org  Buy Joel’s book, “The Visual Made Verbal” here: https://acbminimall.org/product/23?v=51 Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox: https://www.blindcan.com Search for Audio Description availability for any title on the American Council for the Blind's Website! If you have any questions for us or want to connect, feel free to e-mail darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com and be sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube at @darkroomfilmcast  Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Support us on Patreon! Follow us on Instagram! Find us on Facebook! Support the show

Alex and Lee chat with Roy Samuelson, an audio description performer, voice actor, speaker, coach, and author. In our discussion, Roy highlights what makes for a good audio description performance and chronicles his experiences in the accessibility field. You can learn more about Roy and find his book “A Voice Actor’s Guide To Audio Description Performance” here: https://www.roysamuelson.com/book/ You can listen to some insightful interviews with audio description professionals on Roy’s podcast “The ADNA Presents” here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adna-presents/id1513229594 Check out the Audio Description Project here:  Https://adp.acb.org/ If you have any questions for us or want to connect, feel free to e-mail darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com and be sure to follow us on Instagram and YouTube at @darkroomfilmcast  Support the show

Alex and Lee host the 2nd audio description roundtable. This year we are featuring the audio describers behind Anora, Dune Part 2 and and The Substance.  Roland Bearne - Audio Description writer and narrator for “Anora” Anusha DeVagiri - Audio description writer for “Dune: Part II” Meg T. Ryan - Audio description writer for “The Substance” Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox: https://www.blindcan.com Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Support us on Patreon! Follow us on Instagram! Find us on Facebook! Support the show Support the show Support the show

Listen to an excerpt from the Succeed Without Sight Summit interview Alex did while at the Sundance Film Festival, hosted by Kristen Smedley.  If you would like to reach us, feel free to e-mail us at darkroomfilmcast@gmail.com and be sure to follow us on Instagram and subscribe on YouTube to @darkroomfilmcast. Check out the Blind Can Film Festival hosted by our sponsor, Ben Fox: https://www.blindcan.com Find transcripts of our episodes on our hosting site, Buzzsprout! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Support us on Patreon! Follow us on Instagram! Find us on Facebook! Support the show Support the show