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Disney Releases “Songs in Sign Language” with Deaf West

4/29/2026

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Disney Animation released “Songs in Sign Language,” a short film reimagining three Disney songs in ASL.
The project partnered with Deaf West Theatre, whose eight performers and artistic director DJ Kurs choreographed the signs.
Veteran animator Hyrum Osmond led over 20 animators, created sign-language reference material, spent six months animating two songs, and said the effort could inspire new creative possibilities.

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Disney Animation released “Songs in Sign Language,” a short film reimagining three Disney songs in ASL.
The project partnered with Deaf West Theatre, whose eight performers and artistic director DJ Kurs choreographed the signs.
Veteran animator Hyrum Osmond led over 20 animators, created sign-language reference material, spent six months animating two songs, and said the effort could inspire new creative possibilities.