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This speech was made at TEDxIslay in Austin, Texas on May 15, 2010.

All of the speakers were deaf.

Wayne Betts walks us through the beginnings of his passion for films, his film language studies, and how to make films that are true to what a deaf filmmaker would see through his own eyes.

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.)