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.
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At an Edinburgh bakery, a community of workers makes a variety of organic breads for delivery to shops in the city.
When everyone finds out that Paul likes a girl from school, his family, support worker and teacher all try to act in Paul’s ‘Best Interest’.
Coal miner Carl Short lives with his 40-year old son Sammy, who has Down syndrome. Who will take care of Sammy?
Bobby and his brother Luke are looking for love… A comic look at the perils of dating with and without an intellectual disability.
A poem written by Neil MacDonald is recited/performed by Destiny Lewis Bell – two people with developmental disabilities.
Madrid dance troop Danza Down enchants audiences with classical ballet, traditional Spanish dance and musical theatre performances.
Corey shines as he tells the story of his new life as an artist living with a brain injury.
A man with Down syndrome dreams of reviving his dead mother. An expressive story, driven by visual poetry.
A poem, by Jennifer Fan, in which she shares moments of anxiety. The poem is recited and performed by Nadirah McFadden.
“Where’s Molly?” – Since he was 6 years old, Jeff Daly kept asking that question about his only sister.
In this story, Max is the principal dancer in a choreographed work that is inspired by the watery world of his dreams.
Sam has a passion to be a dancer, but is too shy to realize her dreams. When Peaches materializes one night, Sam’s dreams transform into reality.
The Random 1 team meets Kevin, a shy, young man with an intellectual disability. He has a simple request: help him find his first date.
There were days when I was made fun of, picked on, and treated mean. From these experiences came the idea of The Imagifriends.
A sweeping music video that so slowly and cleverly reveals the characters behind this slice of pitch perfect indie pop.
Dane shares his personal story of life with autism, using musical performance and informative dialogue.
Benjamin was 7 years old when he moved to Toronto. His neighbor Ramzi was 18 months old at the time. Within a year the boys had become best friends.
Through the lens of Down syndrome, Zion captures the heart and soul of his family, nature and friends on canvas and ceramics.
A unique music video from Lebanon with a universal message of acceptance and tolerance.
Young adults interview their parents about what it was like when they were children.
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