{"id":3176,"date":"2018-10-09T11:08:32","date_gmt":"2018-10-09T10:08:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ldw.org.uk\/hijinx-7-recommendations-for-casting\/"},"modified":"2022-03-28T18:07:59","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T17:07:59","slug":"hijinx-7-recommendations-for-casting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ldw.org.uk\/cy\/hijinx-7-recommendations-for-casting\/","title":{"rendered":"Hijinx a\u2019r diwydiant sgr\u00een yn cytuno ar argymhellion i gastio actorion gydag anableddau dysgu a datblygu ar gyfer ffilm a theledu"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mae Hijinx wedi lansio saith argymhelliad i gastio actorion gydag anableddau dysgu a datblygu ar gyfer ffilm a theledu, wrth herio\u2019r diwydiant sgr\u00een i greu enillydd Oscar sydd ag anableddau dysgu erbyn 2030.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mae\u2019r safonau, sy\u2019n cynnwys cyngor ar osgoi stereoteipiau, clyweld yn briodol a gweithio mewn partneriaeth, wedi cael eu datblygu gan Hijinx<\/a> mewn ymgais i hyrwyddo castio moesegol, ac i sicrhau bod cymeriadau sydd ag anableddau dysgu\u2019n cael eu cynrychioli\u2019n deg ar y sgr\u00een.<\/p>\n

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(Mae\u2019r cynnwys canlynol yn Saesneg yn unig gan ei fod yn deillio o sefydliad arall. Mae gweddill y cynnwys are ein gwefan yn ddwyieithog. Rydym yn gweithio tuag at amser lle gallwn gyfieithu gwybodaeth gan sefydliadau eraill sy\u2019n ymddangos ar ein gwefan. Am fwy o wybodaeth darllenwch ein Datganiad Iaith Gymraeg<\/a>.<\/em>)<\/p>\n

The new guidelines, which are aimed at productions worldwide, were proposed and backed by senior screen industry representatives and politicians in Wales at yesterday\u2019s Casting Neurodivergent Actors in Film & TV Seminar, held at the Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay. You can read the seven recommendations below.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wouldn\u2019t accept an actor \u2018blacking up\u2019 in 2018, we shouldn\u2019t do the same with learning disabled roles.\u201d <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Clare Williams, Chief Executive of Hijinx, set a challenge to the screen industry as a whole:\u00a0 for a learning disabled actor to win a BAFTA Cymru award by 2025, a BAFTA award by 2028 and an Oscar by 2030. She said: \u201cIt would be shocking to see an actor \u2018black up\u2019 to play a character of colour, and we feel that in 2018 it is equally unacceptable for a non-learning disabled actor to play the part of a learning disabled character. The recent pledge made by the BBC to double the number of disabled people working for the corporation by 2020<\/a> is a great step forward, however this is only taking us halfway, as we should be reflecting the true diversity of our society on our screen too.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe believe that our goal of a neurodivergent actor winning an Oscar by 2030 is achievable through effective partnerships between the screen industries and learning disabled-led organisations such as Hijinx. For each of the seven recommended new industry standards we offer a solution and support. Today we are letting the screen industry know that we are here to help.\u201d<\/p>\n

During the seminar Llyr Morus, Pobol y Cwm\u2019s Producer was praised for including a learning disabled character, played by a learning disabled actor in an ongoing storyline. Pobol y Cwm approached Hijinx early on in the storyline process and were able to build in the necessary arrangements for casting and rehearsals. Sian Fouladi, 28, an actor with Down\u2019s syndrome<\/a> has played the character Ceri since 2017 and was supported in rehearsals and on set by a Neurodivergent Artist\u2019s assistant from Hijinx.<\/p>\n

Also a participant at the seminar, Bad Wolf Chief Operating Officer, Natasha Hale commented: \u201cBad Wolf are committed to doing anything we can to support learning disabled actors and are excited about working with Hijinx to do so.\u201d Bad Wolf<\/a> has produced numerous films and television series, including Sky\u2019s popular fantasy drama, A Discovery of Witches, and the new BBC adaption of\u00a0Philip Pullman\u2019s His Dark Materials.<\/p>\n

Hijinx Recommendations For New Screen Industry Standards For Casting Learning-Disabled (Neurodivergent) Actors<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  1. Reflect Diversity<\/strong> of society in film and TV productions, creating more storylines involving learning disabled (LD) characters.<\/li>\n
  2. Avoid Stereotypes<\/strong>: develop nuanced, true-to-life LD characters.<\/li>\n
  3. Cast Authentically<\/strong>: bring an end to casting non-disabled actors as learning disabled characters.<\/li>\n
  4. Audition Appropriately<\/strong>: offer non-script-based auditions to actors who find reading challenging, and relaxed auditions to actors who find both time pressure and waiting distressing.<\/li>\n
  5. Work In Partnership<\/strong> with experts in the field of learning disability to understand and meet the needs of LD actors.<\/li>\n
  6. Invest In Training<\/strong>: Upskill staff to know how to communicate well with LD actors and freelancers.<\/li>\n
  7. Provide Experience <\/strong>for LD actors to experience life on set.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Reflect Diversity & Avoid Stereotypes<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Create realistic neurodivergent characters by spending time in Hijinx Academies in Cardiff, Carmarthen, Aberyswyth and Prestatyn where neurodivergent actors are trained on a weekly basis. www.hijinx.org.uk\/academies<\/a> . Workshop character ideas and lines with Hijinx Actors, with support from Hijinx staff.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Cast Authentically<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Use Hijinx\u2019s casting platform www.hijinxactors.co.uk<\/a> to identify the right neurodivergent actor for your production. Hijinx Actors is a database of 70 neurodivergent actors, known and trained by Hijinx, with conditions which include Autism, Asperger\u2019s syndrome, Down\u2019s syndrome, Williams Syndrome and other learning disabilities.<\/p>\n

    Audition Appropriately<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Traditional auditions often exclude neurodivergent actors because of a heavy reliance upon text, quick turnaround of audition scripts, and the time-pressured process of the auditions themselves. Tips for running accessible auditions for neurodivergent actors include:<\/p>\n