Disability and innovation in virtual production: Towards an inclusive framework for accessible filmmaking

Jessica Hoare, Rhys Miles Thomas, Paul Burke, Sally Lisk-Lewis, Greg Mothersdale, Cardiff University, School of Journalism, Media and Culture, Independent Researchers, University of South Wales, Faculty of Business and Creative Industries

Convergence: The International Journal of Research into New Media Technologies

Published online on January 08, 2026

Abstract

Convergence, Volume 32, Issue 2, Page 315-330, April 2026.
The increasing adoption of Virtual Production (VP) technologies in TV and film production may have the potential to offer expanded inclusivity, greater creativity, logistical advantages, and improved sustainability. This paper explores such claims in the ...