“The Dance" is a short film created as part of the Student Partnership Project by Anthony Coffield and Iona Taylor. Together, they are exploring accessibility within the Reid Building at The Glasgow School of Art. Over the past three years, Iona has navigated and adapted to various challenges within the building as a wheelchair user, confronting barriers that persist despite existing accommodations.
Technical details
Documentary Short - UK - 5 minutes 54 seconds - English (With subtitles)
Cast and Credits
Director - Iona Jane Taylor
Music - Anthony Coffield
Camera - Emily Maxwell
Music producer - Leif Coffield
Key cast
Iona Jane Taylor
Screening Details:
student showcase. April 26th 2026. 5pm-9pm. Venue to be announced.
Director biography
- Iona Taylor
lona is an Interior Design Student entering her final year. With a focus on creating spaces that celebrate inclusivity and redefine beauty through accessibility. As a wheelchair user and autistic designer, she brings lived experiences to every project, to shape environments where everyone feels valued.
Having previously focused more in the costume design department at school, Iona furthered her interest into set design, which led into her studying Interior Design at The Glasgow School of Art. It was through this that Iona, has worked as an Art assistant on an Independent Short Film ‘Dignity’ and a year on brought together her experience as a dancer, and designer to create, The Dance.