Established in 2009, Sproutflix curates the world’s most comprehensive selection of films celebrating the lives and stories of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our collection, which includes over 290 titles, is a testament to the depth and diversity of these individuals’ experiences.
We are dedicated to fostering authentic representation, dismantling misconceptions, and championing the beauty of diversity through cinema. At Sproutflix, we are united by the belief that film is a powerful catalyst for inspiration, education, and transformation.
All the films in the Sproutflix catalogue are available for rental and download. The costs are noted on the film’s details page. For rentals the video file will remain on the platform. For download purchases the actual video file will be sent to you.
DVDs can be purchased for select films.
Ignite conversations and engage your audience with custom-designed Sproutflix playlists. Simply select your desired films and the duration of access to calculate the cost. We’ll craft a personalized, shareable playlist that delivers a seamless viewing experience, perfect for sparking meaningful discussions in any setting.
Celebrate the life of a person with a developmental disability who has become a valued member of the mainstream community.
Despite medical hardships, learning disability and challenges “fitting in” with peers, Ben’s love for life and for music shines.
Eugene, a teenage boy with Down syndrome, who is fascinated with rainbow mythology, has always felt like an outsider looking in.
A short film using the camera invented by the Lumiere Brothers. Made by Jaco Van Dormael, the director of “The Eighth Day”
With unfailing determination, Rodney forces his family to understand his perspective of the world he lives in.
An insight into the life of Lydian Dunbar an electronic music artist who also works in theatre and creates cross platform artwork.
Identical twins born only three minutes apart are separated by a large distinction: Ella has Down syndrome while Eavan does not.
A song from hip hop artist Cam Lasley’s 4th album. At the age of 31, Cam begins writing songs that reflect becoming a man.
The story of the conflicted relationship between two men coping with the consequences of severe brain injury.
A short film about autism and identity featuring writer and director Sharif Persaud.
An introduction to Zulu P, a group of four rappers with developmental challenges who create some wild beats.
Clark is working on a newspaper article when he gets a call from his aunt about strange happenings at The Lake of the Woods.
A short, experimental film depicting 12 different perspectives on universal, human emotions – all revolving around ‘love’.
A chance encounter between Georges and Harry sets the scene for a carefully crafted examination of love, loss and life rediscovery.
Funny and heart-wrenching – peoples’ candid and articulate self-awareness quickly shatter preconceptions of the disabled.
Burt is a man who survived decades of inhuman treatment to become a person who enjoys life to the fullest.
An angsty teen locks himself in his bathroom with a tube of lipstick as he avoids his overbearing mother.
Tom holds a secret in his human heart; a wing beat and a flutter, and it’s bursting to take flight in this tale of magical realism.
After epileptic seizures as a baby, Agnes was suspected of having autism. Her mother, a filmmaker, focuses on the inner family sphere.
In this story, Max is the principal dancer in a choreographed work that is inspired by the watery world of his dreams.
Developed by EPCON