Sheldene Seth is Able’s Communications & Engagement Manager – a broad role covering engaging stakeholders across the screen sector and disability sectors, looking after our kiritaki, and raising awareness of Able’s services and how to access them.
With a background in Aotearoa’s screen industry, Sheldene built her career directing, producing, and writing across television, digital, and social media. Her work has spanned children’s programming, factual content, and branded campaigns – developing a sharp eye for storytelling that resonates.
Now in the media access space, Sheldene leads initiatives that champion inclusive content and connect audiences with stories in meaningful, equitable ways. Recently she played an instrumental role in Able’s first web series, Sight Unseen, centring blind and low-vision rangatahi, integrating open audio description and inclusive production practices.
She’s driven by a belief that accessible storytelling can challenge perceptions, foster connection, and create lasting change.
