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Hua Selected for Disability Belongs Entertainment Lab

Matt Hua has been selected as one of 25 Fellows for the 2026 Disability Belongs Entertainment Lab! Deadline writes that “Disability Belongs [is] a national disability-led nonprofit known for creating systemic change in how society views and values people with disabilities. . . . In its eighth year, the Lab has become a growing pipeline for disabled talent. The cohort — which includes writers, directors, producers, and those working in physical production — will engage in interactive presentations, roundtables, and skill-building workshops with top executives and talent from major studios, networks, and production companies.” Read the full article here.

“I’m especially proud to be the FIRST composer selected in the program’s 8-year history. I hope this helps open the door for more composers with disabilities in the future. Special thanks to Melissa Houghton for recommending the Lab to me and encouraging me to apply!”

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