The American Council of the Blind’s Audio Description Project (ADP), in collaboration with Artifact Studios, will host a virtual screening of the documentary film BRAILLED IT as part of the ADP Conference, which takes place during the 2026 ACB convention in July.
BRAILLED IT documents three contestants in the annual Braille Challenge Finals where the best under-18 braille readers in the English-speaking world descend upon Los Angeles for a three-day competition. For one weekend, these BLV kids aren’t the minority in the room as they go head-to-head against old rivals, establish life-long bonds, and are given the opportunity to be recognized for something beyond their disability.
BRAILLED IT is filmed almost entirely by the subjects, empowering them to be the filmmakers— capturing an authentic experience from a BLV perspective. The often-disorienting cinematography challenges sighted audiences to follow the action on the young filmmakers’ terms. Open audio description, developed and implemented as an essential element of the filmgoing experience, helps the audience understand this unique cinematic world through non-visual cues.
The overwhelmingly positive response to BRAILLED IT’s initial screenings and premiere at the Slamdance Film Festival has inspired Artifact Studios to take the film on the road with a series of screenings and events beginning July 12, 2026, at The Coolidge Theater in Boston. These screenings are meant to activate and engage local BLV communities to participate in a shared experience rarely offered by local theaters. Attendees can expect Q&A sessions with the filmmakers and braille literacy advocates. For those who can’t attend an in-person screening, Artifact will also be hosting virtual screenings with accompanying Q&As.
Visit brailledit.com for more information, upcoming events and to contact Artifact Studios to organize a screening of the film.
About the Braille Challenge: Braille Challenge is the only academic competition of its kind, held annually from January through March, for students who are blind or visually impaired. Developed by Braille Institute 25 years ago, the program inspires students to practice and strengthen their braille literacy skills, which are vital to academic and career success. Originally launched in the United States, Braille Challenge has since expanded to include participants from other countries, promoting braille literacy and inclusion on an international scale.
About Artifact Studios: Artifact launched over 20 years ago to produce artful, independent nonfiction films—and content for purpose-driven brands. Their work illuminates unique human stories and allows audiences to identify with and understand the issues that shape all of our lives.
Led by Artifact co-founder David Grabias, Artifact’s collective of directors, cinematographers, editors, and producers are among the most respected in the field. They have garnered Emmy Awards and nominations, Clios, Geminis, and awards from scores of film festivals and institutions including Sundance, Tribeca, ITVS, The Center for Asian American Media, The California Council for the Humanities, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.