We bring authentic, diverse and inclusive storytelling through original content production, and elevate Deaf professionals in the film industry.
SignWorld Studios is a Hollywood-based production company devoted to developing diversity-rich content to entertain the world. We provide opportunities for deaf and hard-of-hearing artists, technicians and filmmakers to create work, produce work, and share the same aspirations and goals as industry peers.
Founded and led by CEO CJ Jones, SWS aims to bring through our productions authentic, diverse, and inclusive stories to life! SWS is here to capture the viewers' hearts through original feature films, streaming series, animation, documentaries, screenplays, and app development.
OUR COMPANY
OUR PASSION IS TO ELEVATE
We are here to produce original content that breaks barriers, standards, and transcends limits. Above all, Sign World Studios is here to tell stories that reach the heart.
OUR SERVICES
We are a full production house. Our team is composed of seasoned industry peers and together we are here for you.
We can support a full production or consult on productions that need support on being inclusive of Deaf voice and point of view.
What We Do
PRODUCTION
STORYTELLING
DESIGN
CONSULTING
PRODUCTION
We are committed to full accessibility for
the sign language community, which includes deaf and hard-of-hearing talents. To produce untold stories that will be entertaining, impactful for all inclusive, and diverse in scope.
OUR TEAM
The SignWorld Studios executive team work together to develop industry relationships, opportunities, and media and film productions that support the involvement of the skills and stories of deaf and hard-of-hearing talent and technicians.
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SignWorld Studios' consulting services give entertainment, media and advertising companies the ability to hire Directors of ASL, and create, develop, and portray authentic deaf and hard-of-hearing characters on-script, on-screen, enrich content, support above-and below-the-line hiring, and facilitate seamless communication on-set, in post, and in the office.
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We produce resources used by filmmakers and studios who are interested in working with deaf and hard-of-hearing talent and technicians. We offer training, one-on-one consulting and guidance for working with talent, onboarding services, mini-communication workshops, and workplace design of effective workflows that successfully include deaf and hard-of-hearing members of your team.
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If you are searching for deaf and hard-of-hearing talent, we look forward to bringing you information on available actors, directors, writers, cinematographers, and directors of ASL. If you need assistance finding talent now, please contact us directly.
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If you are an aspiring deaf or hard-of-hearing artist, technician, or filmmaker, looking for Professional Skill Development, Networking, or On-the-Job Opportunities, visit us at SignLight.org!
OUR CLIENTS
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CONSULTING SERVICES
& RESOURCES
We offer extensively accessible, authentic consulting services and user-friendly resources for the many facets of the entertainment and media industries looking to accomplish the goal of all-inclusion for the above-the-line and below-the-line production and to hire Directors of American Sign Language (DASL). Our new Interpreting Branch will provide qualified, nationally certified, and on-set experienced Interpreters to facilitate elegant and beneficial solutions in assisting to create a seamless Deaf and Hearing friendly working environment within the entertainment industry.