RespectAbility Entertainment Professionals Lab 2024
Faith Alabi
Faith Alabi is a writer, director and actor from London with an interest in nuance, intersectionality, and self-contradiction. Faith explores this in all her work using surprise; challenging assumptions and stereotypes.
Selected for the 2024 Prime Video Director’s Workshop at the National Film and Television School, a RespectAbility Entertainment Lab Fellow 2024, and with support from the BFI Network Film London Elevate programme, Faith is currently developing her debut short film “BABES WITH MOBILITY AIDS”. Her filmmaking sets out to celebrate humanity with heartfelt humour, using fresh, distinctive narratives.
After graduating from Guildhall, Faith began her career working on-screen as an actor alongside Directors such as Oscar/BAFTA Nominated Luca Guadagnino, playing Jenny in WE ARE WHO WE ARE (HBO). She has most recently shot her returning role of Aurore Adekunle in INDUSTRY S3 (HBO), and played Pearl Thomas in 2024 GLAAD Media and NAACP Image Award nominated BLACK CAKE (Hulu/Disney+) produced by Oprah Winfrey.
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After an extensive search and interview process, 25 individuals were invited to participate in the Virtual Cohort of RespectAbility’s 2024 Entertainment Lab taking place May 7 – September 24, 2024. This 5-month Lab aims to develop and elevate the talent pipeline of disabled entertainment professionals working behind-the-scenes in television, film, and streaming, while connecting them with industry professionals and creatives. Participants include people with physical, cognitive, sensory, mental health, and other disabilities ranging in age from people in their 20’s through their 60’s. The Lab is a recipient of The Roddenberry Foundation Impact Award.
