Jefferson Jay

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About Jefferson Jay

Website: https://vimeo.com/thegoodvibenetworkBandcamp: https://jeffersonjay.bandcamp.comI'm a passionate creator, director, and advocate committed to amplifying the voices of individuals with disabilities through innovative and meaningful storytelling. As the founder of Everybody One, a nonprofit dedicated to championing disability representation, I am pioneering projects that spotlight talent and experiences often underrepresented in mainstream media.Currently, I'm thrilled to be developing a groundbreaking animated holiday musical series,"The Hunt for the Holiday Spirit," which celebrates diversity and inclusion at its core. I've directed multiple episodes of a heartwarming stage show featuring actors with disabilities and written 24 episodes for this unique project, which aims to bring a full cast of actors with disabilities to the screen. I am actively seeking funding and a network home for this series to bring this vision to a broader audience.The Good Vibe is an entertainment and educational company that offers opportunities to participate in events and experiences that change lives in real time. The Good Vibe has birthed- 24 Hours of Free Music, offered four times exemplifying a show anyone can enjoy- Operation 365, offered twice, 3 videos and a blog posted daily for a year- 20 years of hosting shows in San Diego- Acoustic Evenings at The Athenaeum, a La Jolla concert series since 2008- The San Diego Music Hall of Fame, honoring San Diego music and celebrating SD music history- The Mark Goffeney Opportunity Scholarship, awarded annually a child creating opportunities in music- The Dawn Steel Award for Strength, given to a member of the San Diego music community who has shown strength in the face of adversity- The Hunt for the Holiday Spirit, an animated holiday musical series with a cast of talent with disabilities My work embodies my deep commitment to creating spaces where everyone is seen, valued, and celebrated. I am excited to connect with like-minded individuals, organizations, and media professionals to further this mission and advocate for a more inclusive future. It has been profiled in The Huffington Post, The San Diego Union-Tribune, The San Diego Reader, and TV stations, KUSI and CBS8.Let’s connect to drive real change together.