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About the Film
Unseen Horizons is an AFB documentary short featuring the stories of blind and low vision West Virginians. Through six personal narratives, AFB explores the everyday challenges and experiences faced by people who are blind or have low vision in the Mountain State. This film invites audiences to reflect on the varied journeys people take and the different ways we navigate the world. Their stories highlight a common spirit we share in the pursuit of independence and inclusion.
The film offers closed captions and open audio descriptions, ensuring accessibility for all audiences. If you have any questions or comments, please contact AFB Communications at communications@afb.org.
AFB wishes to thank the Teubert Foundation and Marshall University for helping to bring this project to the masses. Thanks also to everyone who came out to Huntington, WV on August 26th for the premier and subsequent panel that evening.
Credits
Director
A.W. Stephens
Director of Photography
Haley Linville
Executive Producers
Eric Bridges & Sonya Shiflet
Featuring
Heather McComas - Self
Lee Huffman - Self
Earl Parson - Self
Asher Eaves - Self
John Cottrell - Self
Aaron Preece - Self
Production Crew
Kelly Gasque - Editorial Lead
Breanna Kerr - Graphic Design/Animation
Kristin Reuschel - Production Manager
Oliver Stephens - Assistant Editor
Post-Production by Bill and Douglas Sarine at BeachGlass Films in Hermosa Beach, California
Sound Mixing and Editing at the Pickle Factory in Baltimore, Maryland
Finance
Patsy Carvache
April Gardner
Tim Meadows
Eric Ulbrich
Autumn Bice
Fundraising
Pam McGonigle
Melody Goodspeed
Aubrey Green
Diane Wright
Human Resources
Lisa Santamarina
Songs Featured
“As Far as the Eye Can See”
Written/Performed by Tristan Barton
Courtesy of ArtList.IO
“Tree Climbing”
Written/Performed by Jamie Rutherford
Courtesy of ArtList.IO
“September Story”
Written/Performed by Romeo
Courtesy of ArtList.IO
Additional stock footage of clouds over mountain by Max Freyss, courtesy of ArtList.IO.
Special Thanks
The City of Huntington, Marshall University, Cabel-Wayne Association of the Blind, Heritage Farms, and the good people of West Virginia. Additional thanks to Shelley Adkins with the Teubert Foundation.
This film was made possible through the generous support of the James H. and Alice Teubert Charitable Trust.
A production of the American Foundation for the Blind.
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