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The PathAble Pod Ep. 4 - Adam Tyree Makes Movies
The PathAble Pod Ep. 4 | Adam Tyree Makes Movies
Host: Burt Brooks, Co-Founder & CEO of PathAble AI Guest: Adam Tyree, Award-Winning Filmmaker, Producer, and Editor
Episode Summary
In this debut episode of the PathAble Pod, Burt Brooks sits down with longtime friend and frequent collaborator Adam Tyree to discuss the intersection of filmmaking, disability, and the relentless pursuit of creative dreams. As a filmmaker and wheelchair user based in Los Angeles, Adam shares his lived experience navigating an industry that is often "welcoming" in spirit but physically inaccessible in practice.
From the snowy, hilly challenges of college life at Montclair to winning a prestigious DGA award, Adam opens up about the "disability tax"—the hidden costs of time, energy, and willpower required to simply show up. Together, Burt and Adam explore the psychological toll of constant "what happened?" inquiries and the vital importance of fostering a culture of true consideration rather than just meeting the bare minimum of compliance.
www.adamtyree.com
Key Highlights
The LA Leap: Why Adam moved across the country to escape New Jersey winters and how climate impacts mobility and mental health.
The "Disability Tax": A candid look at how time functions as a currency for wheelchair users, from finding parking to set preparation.
Film Set Realities: The physical barriers of cables and staircases, and the need for dedicated accessibility roles on production crews.
"The Places We Won't Walk": Adam discusses his latest short film and how he uses visual storytelling to express the pride, independence, and frustration of the disability experience.
A Call for Consideration: Why "unlocking" empathy in others is the first step toward systemic change in employment and creative spaces.
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By PathAble AIThe PathAble Pod Ep. 4 | Adam Tyree Makes Movies
Host: Burt Brooks, Co-Founder & CEO of PathAble AI Guest: Adam Tyree, Award-Winning Filmmaker, Producer, and Editor
Episode Summary
In this debut episode of the PathAble Pod, Burt Brooks sits down with longtime friend and frequent collaborator Adam Tyree to discuss the intersection of filmmaking, disability, and the relentless pursuit of creative dreams. As a filmmaker and wheelchair user based in Los Angeles, Adam shares his lived experience navigating an industry that is often "welcoming" in spirit but physically inaccessible in practice.
From the snowy, hilly challenges of college life at Montclair to winning a prestigious DGA award, Adam opens up about the "disability tax"—the hidden costs of time, energy, and willpower required to simply show up. Together, Burt and Adam explore the psychological toll of constant "what happened?" inquiries and the vital importance of fostering a culture of true consideration rather than just meeting the bare minimum of compliance.
www.adamtyree.com
Key Highlights
The LA Leap: Why Adam moved across the country to escape New Jersey winters and how climate impacts mobility and mental health.
The "Disability Tax": A candid look at how time functions as a currency for wheelchair users, from finding parking to set preparation.
Film Set Realities: The physical barriers of cables and staircases, and the need for dedicated accessibility roles on production crews.
"The Places We Won't Walk": Adam discusses his latest short film and how he uses visual storytelling to express the pride, independence, and frustration of the disability experience.
A Call for Consideration: Why "unlocking" empathy in others is the first step toward systemic change in employment and creative spaces.