Short films <30 min
Short films <30 min
100% Myself (6 min)
Climbing has helped Georgia, a woman on the autism spectrum, to confront her issues and realize that, for her, ‘normal’ just isn’t.
3:15 to Brunswick (3 min)
This whimsical short film captures a romantic moment of connection between two people waiting for a train that never arrives.
33 Giri (13 min)
A man with Down syndrome dreams of reviving his dead mother. An expressive story, driven by visual poetry.
3rd Son, Fourth Brother (2½ min)
Another unique Cam Lasley hip hop music video. “We got each others back – until the day we drop – and we never gonna stop.”
46/47 (6 min)
Daniel is different. He’s missing something. He only has 46 chromosomes where 47 should be.
A Crack in Everything (21 min)
Maeve and Billy are separated by the Belfast peace lines. The spark of love has been ignited.
A Different Kind of Day (5 min)
An encounter between 2 young adults with Down Syndrome and a group of youths, has unexpected consequences.
A Dose For Dominic (7 min)
After struggling with many treatment options, a family decides to give their son medical cannabis to lessen the effects of his autism.
A Good Life, Too (4 min)
When he was a toddler, Alonzo suffered a brain injury. It forever changed the way he interprets the world around him.
A Life With Aspergers (4 min)
An animated documentary that explores the challenges of growing up and living with Asperger’s Syndrome.
A Time For Georgia (15 min)
This groundbreaking documentary, made in 1970, focuses on Georgia, a four-year-old with Autism in her special education class.
About Brothers (4 min)
A music video for the band, Delay Treesby, starring and featuring the artwork of director Teemu Erämaa’s brother, Tomi.
Acting Normal (35 min)
If acting wasn’t a hard enough job to land, throw in being disabled and see what reaction you’d get.
Adam (6 min)
Adam, a young man on the spectrum, talks about the things he enjoys most – including sirens, roller coasters and car washes.
Against the Fence (19 min)
Riley was brutally beaten in a bias crime because of his developmental disability. Such a bias crime is not unusual.
Against These Walls (3 min)
The music video of the title track from hip hop artist Cam Lasley’s 2012 album, ‘Against These Walls’.
Alles Fur Alle (3 min)
A music video of improvisational musicians from a Hamburg community of people with developmental disabilities.
Anders & Harri (13 min)
Anders and Harri are best friends. Anders is obsessed with trains. They decide to go to Getå, scene of Sweden’s worst train disaster.
Andrew (4½ min)
Andrew is somewhat verbal and can do most basic self-care tasks. He craves the same independence that his brother and sister enjoy.
Another Brick In The Wall (5½ min)
People with developmental disabilities perform and sing the Turkish version of Pink Floyd’s hit alongside famous Turkish artists.
Anything Is Possible (3 min)
A boy has a little sister with Angelman Syndrome. Through a poem he wrote, we see the strong bond that exists between them.
Ascent (11 min)
Joshua, an 18-year-old diagnosed with autism, overcomes his personal struggles while becoming a champion at the sport he loves.
Autism: A Somali-American Story (11 min)
In the Somali refugee population of Minnesota, many American-born children are being diagnosed with severe Autism.
Awareness (6 min)
This video might make you think what people’s lives could be like if we focused more on their abilities, rather than their disabilities.
Bastion (10 min)
Bastion, the barber, was having an ordinary day. As he was preparing to head home, in entered the harmless fool.
Be My Brother (9 min)
A young man’s charm and charisma challenges the prejudices of a stranger at a bus stop.
Beautiful (17 min)
Two people with disabilities navigate through the challenges they’re faced with when their relationship is displayed in public.
Being Seen (16 min)
Funny and heart-wrenching – peoples’ candid and articulate self-awareness quickly shatter preconceptions of the disabled.
Ben’s Filming The Movie (7 min)
What Ben likes about acting is “staring at people, speaking like an American and acting as a different person.”
Best Friend (6½ min)
The story of Deirdre, a young girl from New York struggling to accept Los Angeles as her new home.
Best Interest (9 min)
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’.
Betrayal (1½ min)
A touching and personal poem written by Anonymous and recited/performed by Nadirah McFadden.
Between Optical Area and Amygdala (4 min)
A unique and artistically made narrative about a young man who assumes that he might be on the spectrum.
Between Sasquatch and Superman (10 min)
Clark seeks to understand his own difference through his fascination with Sasquatch and Superman.
Beyond Borders (20 min)
A strong mosaic narration representing three people of different ethnic origin having a physical or mental disability.
Bill (2½ min)
A music video of improvisational musicians from a Hamburg community of people with developmental disabilities.
Board and Care (27 min)
A 1980 Academy Award winner starring 2 young people with Down syndrome. This drama focuses on their desire to have a relationship.
Boys in the Boat (16½ min)
Two young rowers with intellectual disabilities thrive on the companionship and routine that comes with being part of a team.
Brandon (7 min)
Brandon lives in a silent world of deafness and autism. He moves to an uncomplicated rhythm.
Bread Makers (11 min)
At an Edinburgh bakery, a community of workers makes a variety of organic breads for delivery to shops in the city.
Breaking Boundaries: the Art of Alex Masket (18 min)
A young adult with severe autism, Alex is functionally non-verbal and makes what we in the verbal world call art.
Brian (3 min)
Brian is a 26-year-old man who is on the spectrum. He was bullied growing up and found himself turning to substances to cope.
Bright Simple (5 min)
The story of a unique art studio which gives artistic and cultural opportunities to artists with disabilities.
Bro (18 min)
Simon believes his failure to lead a normal adolescent life is solely down to his brother’s disability.
Brooklyn Love Tales (12½ min)
A personal look into the lives of three couples with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Bubba Lou (14 min)
After the death of a close friend, a woman with Down syndrome goes looking for her brother.
Bumblebees (4 min)
Vance was diagnosed with autism, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy – now he has a new challenge: dating.
Burt (24½ min)
Burt is a man who survived decades of inhuman treatment to become a person who enjoys life to the fullest.
By Any Other Name (15 min)
One day the monotony of Jared’s life is up-ended when he meets his pretty new co-worker Marissa.
Bye (10 min)
Follow Jayden, a two and half year old diagnosed with autism, through his first months of school in the Bronx.
Cam Lasley: the Man Himself (5 min)
A look into the life and talent of hip-hop artist Cam Lasley.
Can I Call You? (3 min)
Ben is a young man looking for a relationship but wonders if the fact that he has autism changes the way girls relate to him.
Cared Witless (10 min)
Glen, a young man with Down syndrome, played by David Miller, goes on a shopping trip with a personal assistant from hell.
Carl Bentson: Mr. Positive (28 min)
With a congenital condition which is never named, we see how Carl supports the community and the community supports Carl.
Cassilly: How I Got to College (20 min)
A woman who has overcome barriers and whose participation in a community college has enhanced the quality of her life.
Celeste (6 min)
Social butterfly, fun-loving, theatrical Celeste enjoys watching back episodes of her favorite soap operas.
Check Out (10 min)
A short comedy about Kelly and Allison, who find out that the best friendships blossom when they are most needed.
Chimes for Tyler (7½ min)
A story about a young boy with autism named Tyler Doi who loves wind chimes.
Close My Eyes (2½ min)
A sweeping music video that so slowly and cleverly reveals the characters behind this slice of pitch perfect indie pop.
Coaching Colburn (16 min)
James, born with Fragile X Syndrome, finds joy in the smallest things and uses his gift of comedic timing to inspire others.
Cocktails With Ben (11 min)
Despite medical hardships, learning disability and challenges “fitting in” with peers, Ben’s love for life and for music shines.
Comican’t (7 min)
An adventure film with a cast comprised of actors with a range of intellectual disabilities. But it isn’t a film about disability.
Corey the Warrior (3 min)
Corey shines as he tells the story of his new life as an artist living with a brain injury.
Cuando La Luna Se Pierda (16 min)
A trip between the real and the imaginary as characters dance to the rhythm of hope in a world without future.
Cuenta Conmigo (9 min)
In Cuba, a group of mothers bring their children with Down syndrome to perform with joy and verve in a park for a public audience.
Dancing With Downs (8 min)
Madrid dance troop Danza Down enchants audiences with classical ballet, traditional Spanish dance and musical theatre performances.
Debbie Dreams (2 min)
This animation is a dream sequence of Debbie, a young woman with Down syndrome.
Dennis’ Revenge (4 min)
A crazy night out for a hardcore man with Down syndrome and all his friends! Please note: contains adult content.
Dennis (6 min)
The story of a man who copes with his disability by living through his dreams.
Determined to Dance (15 min)
Portrait-in-motion of a troupe of young adult dancers with Down syndrome.
Difference is Normal (3 min)
A unique music video from Lebanon with a universal message of acceptance and tolerance.
Discovering the Truth (9 min)
Tanner discusses the time when he learned about his diagnosis of being autistic, and how it has actually helped him.
Distinctively (4 min)
Identical twins born only three minutes apart are separated by a large distinction: Ella has Down syndrome while Eavan does not.
Down in Number 5 (18 min)
Coal miner Carl Short lives with his 40-year old son Sammy, who has Down syndrome. Who will take care of Sammy?
Down to Be Up (7 min)
An uplifting and courageous glimpse into a young woman with Down syndrome and her daily struggles.
Drag Syndrome (9½ min)
Drag is about transformation. It’s about freedom of expression. But “Drag Syndrome” goes a step further.
Dream Lover (25 min)
Seth lives in a group home with Linda, a woman he loves from afar. Will Seth come out of his dream world and declare his love to her?
Drumming Is Like Thunder (3½ min)
Duncan’s showmanship and determination to defy the bullying and fulfill his dream to perform in major cities around the globe.
Embraceable (50 min)
Despite medical hardships and intellectual challenges, people with Williams embrace life, and everyone around them.
Extra Ordinary (5 min)
A glimpse into the lives of two young individuals with Down syndrome living happy and fulfilling lives.
Family Life (8 min)
Can individuals with developmental disabilities be good parents? A profile of Clement & Karen and their two children.
Fathers’ Voices (14 min)
We focus on 4 men raising children with various disabilities as they share their hopes, dreams, joys and challenges.
Fighter (7 min)
Ten minutes before a boxing match, a teenage boxer with Down syndrome fights for his right to get in the ring.
Filters (9½ min)
Kira, a bright and stylish young woman living with Down syndrome, compares herself to social media influencer, Chantal.
Finding Fred (10 min)
We see the love, admiration and enormous devotion between two brothers once separated by the Willowbrook State School.
Fixing Luka (11 min)
Lucy thinks her brother, Luka, is broken. His obsessive, meticulous, infuriating arrangements of sugar cubes and thimbles prove it.
Floating Boy (7 min)
“Floating Boy” is the story of a young man who wants to fly. His father, wanting the best for his boy, wants him to stay grounded.
Flying Anne (21 min)
Eleven-year-old Anne is a beautiful girl. The kind of girl you can’t take your eyes off. And the longer you look, the more you see her ‘tics’.
For the Love of Dogs (25 min)
An inspiring, heart-warming story about Cory: a brilliant and talented 11 year-old boy with autism with a passion for dogs.
Forgotten People (9½ min)
This film documents the inhumane conditions faced by individuals with disabilities in grossly neglectful psychiatric facilities.
Fragile X Family (11 min)
Go inside the life of a woman with a developmental disability who is struggling to raise three children who also have disabilities.
Freefall (4½ min)
Lovely, simple, and compelling, this film highlights the work of a dance company consisting of people with intellectual disabilities.
Get That Gold (4½ min)
This documentary follows Kyle as he prepares to compete in the 2014 Washington State Special Olympics.
Go For It (2 min)
Hip-hop artist Cam Lasley – “Every night I go to sleep – I see visions in my dream – It could be reality – If I would just go for it.”
Go Jackson Doll (12 min)
A mother’s mental strength is tested when she enrolls her son with autism in an ice skating program.
H2OGO (3½ min)
For a boy who feels puddles are as dangerous as whirlpools, how can being submerged in a pool be relaxing?
Hannah (5½ min)
Explore the playful ambition of Hannah Dempsey, a young dancer and athlete with Down syndrome.
Happiest Day (5 min)
The film follows a bride and groom’s various journeys on the morning of their wedding, with an expected twist.
Harald Togram (6 min)
Harry has Autism and signs of muscular dystrophy. His lifestyle has not been forced on him – quite in contrast, he has even chosen it.
Heart Eyes (6½ min)
A high school student with Down syndrome pursues her crush in hopes of securing a date for the Valentine’s Day Dance.
Heart Over Body (10 min)
Zack Childers is an athlete with cerebral palsy. He was told at a young age by doctors that he would never walk without a walker.
Heartbreak & Beauty (14 min)
A short, experimental film depicting 12 different perspectives on universal, human emotions – all revolving around ‘love’.
Here With Me (4½ min)
A family with a daughter with autism sells everything and goes to live in the jungles of Trinidad to make their daughter happy.
Hold Me Down (1½ min)
A poem by Cam Lasley, a hip-hop artist with Down syndrome, is performed/recited by Marlon Foster, a young man with an I/DD.
Hold My Hand (17 min)
Explore the significance of difference and equality in the life of Eliza, a 20 year old woman living with Down syndrome.
How Do I Feel About That? (2½ min)
Seth, a person with developmental disabilities, gives a commentary on a community’s efforts to deny a group home from opening.
How Do I Know? (1½ min)
A poem by Mark VanSlyke and recited/performed by Gina Watson two people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
How’s Your News? Ohio & Florida (29 min)
The How’s Your News? team follows the 2004 presidential campaign trail from Ohio to Florida leading up to the election.
How’s Your News? On the Campaign Trail (25 min)
The “How’s Your News?” crew are at it again with their insightful and hilarious coverage of the 2004 Presidential campaign.
Humans of San Jose (3 min)
A personal mini-documentary on the thoughts of the filmmaker’s brother Wataru Kubo, who has autism.
I Am Alive (2½ min)
An animated music video Rudely Interrupted’s tours around the globe, from airports to hotels, from the suitcase to the stage.
I Am Ziggy (13 min)
Ziggy loves wigs, guitars and David Bowie. She has a hundred skills and one handicap.
I Can’t Sit Still and Concentrate (2 min)
A poem, by Jennifer Fan, in which she shares moments of anxiety. The poem is recited and performed by Nadirah McFadden.
I Don’t Care (14 min)
Ollie, a young mother-to-be, faces the possibility of having a child with Down’s syndrome.
I Go Down (5 min)
A music video about the ability of a musician not the disability of a man with autism.
I Love Grilled Cheese (4 min)
Libby provides some insight about the joys of living with her best friend, and big brother, Max, who has Down syndrome.
I Wish (1½ min)
A poem written by Emily Meek in which she states a variety of her wishes. A Sproutflix Production.
I’m a Ghost (30 min)
During an emotional time in his life Jimmy is enrolled at a boarding school. While there he gets a crush on a waitress and meets a ghost.
I’m Painting Some Imagination (14 min)
This is a portrait of two artists with intellectual disabilities who use their art to express themselves and reflect the world as they see it.
In My Head and Heart (3½ min)
A glimpse into the working lives of three neuro-divergent artists and their understanding of themselves and their craft.
In Your Dreams Boy (17½ min)
Bobby and his brother Luke are looking for love… A comic look at the perils of dating with and without an intellectual disability.
Ingrid’s Big Jump (10 min)
Ingrid’s big goal is to hang glide. Her journey to the edge of the precipice took hard work, perseverance and character.
Inside My Life on the Spectrum (8 min)
Dane shares his personal story of life with autism, using musical performance and informative dialogue.
Jabaluu (3½ min)
A music video by Station 17- a collection of musicians from a Hamburg community of people with developmental disabilities.
Jack Blond (12 min)
Jack Blond is a regular guy with Down syndrome who idolizes James Bond.
Jacob’s Turn (8 min)
An inspirational short documentary about a boy with Down syndrome and his love of baseball.
Jason (3½ min)
Jason is on the autism spectrum, but this doesn’t stop him from enjoying a busy and active life in his home state of Iowa.
Jeffrey (4 min)
Jeffrey has a certain flair and a passion to be with people, to help others and enjoy life!
Jessica (6½ min)
Jess is a true creative with a unique style of her own and the confidence to show her creations to the world.
Jimmy (2 min)
Two kids on a merry-go-round, one is “normal”, the other has Down syndrome.
JMaxx – and the Universal Language (13½ min)
Jarell is a teenager with autism who has learned to use hip-hop dance as a means to communicate his true self to the world.
Jonathan (6 min)
An affable chap, Jonathan takes a huge amount of pride in representing Thames in the Special Olympics.
Kairo (3½ min)
A music video by Station 17- a group of musicians from a Hamburg community of people with developmental disabilities.
Karate Ruler (14 min)
The year is 3168 and Earth is being threatened by the evil Natas. Hope for a peaceful future lies in the hands of the Karate Ruler.
Karla & Nordahl (19 min)
Karla has the sweetest big brother she could hope for. Nordahl loves cuddles and he’s a fun playmate. He also needs lots of care.
Keith and Daniel (12 min)
An intimate portrait of a family in Iowa whose lives begin to change when their first son is diagnosed with a rare behavioral disorder.
Kill Off (15 min)
A vivacious woman forms an unlikely friendship with a Sudanese refugee through their love of the street dance, KRUMP.
La Tinaia (5 min)
Meet the artists of La Tinaia, a center for expressive activities located in Florence, Italy.
Laser Beak Man – Virgin Mobile (6 min)
Watch the remarkable story of how Tim Sharp found his voice through art and became an international sensation with Laser Beak Man.
Laser Beak Man (10 min)
A child who was never expected to walk or speak overcomes incredible odds to become an accomplished visual artist.
Learning to Drive (19 min)
During a road trip, Michael, a young man with Down syndrome, is determined to convince his brother to teach him how to drive.
Lipstick (3 min)
An angsty teen locks himself in his bathroom with a tube of lipstick as he avoids his overbearing mother.
Lonely Road (2½ min)
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.
Look, I’m in College! (31 min)
The story of what happens when four young men with autism from a public school, are chosen to pilot a college inclusion program in NYC.
Lou Je M’Appelle Lou (5 min)
Lou, a boy with a developmental disability, sings and plays the piano, as he tells of his life, his enjoyments and difficulties.
Love and Independence in East Providence (10 min)
Lori and Peter are showing how people with intellectual disabilities can live, work and thrive in a community.
Love is a Strange Game (4 min)
A music video by Station 17- a collection of musicians from a Hamburg community of people with developmental disabilities.
Love You Till I Die (2½ min)
Rudely Interrupted, an independent rock group with 3 of the 4 members living with disabilities, releases their 5th studio project.
Love, Trails & Dinosaurs (8½ min)
Experience the loving relationship of a mother and her adult son as they hike 900 miles in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Lydian’s Space (3 min)
An insight into the life of Lydian Dunbar an electronic music artist who also works in theatre and creates cross platform artwork.
Making Waves (6 min)
In this story, Max is the principal dancer in a choreographed work that is inspired by the watery world of his dreams.
Man Without Direction (15 min)
Lost to himself and the world, Mr. D is drawn into a world of long corridors, lethal waitresses and talk show hosts.
Marina’s Ocean (17 min)
A group of students are preparing a special trip to the beach. Marina, a 15-year-old girl has a strong wish to visit the sea for the first time.
Mark (3 min)
“Mark” will question our tendency to rush through life, while we ignore beauty and fulfillment in the many instances that pass us by.
Married Life (1 min)
A poem by Tawanda Renee Shore in which she shares her view of marriage. Recited and performed by Samantha Moore.
Martin the Ghost (25 min)
Martin is severely brain damaged due to a car accident, and can no longer move or speak. Martin used to live life in the fast lane.
Me and My Brother (4 min)
Zach is simply asking the world to listen and to see his little brother, Cam, for ‘who he is’ and not just by ‘how he is’.
Meet Munch Jr. (7½ min)
Step into Nikau’s colorful world as he turns to his animator Dad to help fulfill aspirations of bringing the character Munch Jr. to life.
Meet the Rap Group (8 min)
An introduction to Zulu P, a group of four rappers with developmental challenges who create some wild beats.
Miriam (15½ min)
Miriam lives in a home share, supported by a woman named Annie. Annie controls most of Miriam’s life.
Mm-hmm (2½ min)
A hand-drawn animation exploring a mother’s natural concerns for her son Joel and his transition into adulthood.
Moyzee (6 min)
Moyzee is a singer-songwriter who uses his songs as a platform to be heard. A die-hard romantic, many of his songs revolve around love.
Mr. Twister (5 min)
Brian is a teenager with autism who indulges his imagination by creating characters, sculptures, and creatures from twist-ties.
Music & Clowns (7½ min)
Jamie has a learning disability and despite being close to nonverbal, he demonstrates charisma, humor and emotional sensitivity.
My Brother Vinnie (26 min)
An insight into two brothers: acclaimed Aboriginal actor Aaron Pedersen, and Vinnie, who has an intellectual disability.
My Classic Life As An Artist (21 min)
Explore the complexities of expression as autistic artist Larry Bissonnette moves between speech, typing and painting.
My Little Brother From the Moon (6 min)
A young girl tries to understand why her brother, who has autism, is not like the other children and gives her version of the facts.
My Love Legacy (1½ min)
Features the poetry of Frank Doherty and the performances of 5 young adults with developmental disabilities.
My Only Wish (3 min)
Set in the café area of Melbourne, Rudely Interrupted sets out to interrupt people’s daily coffee fix with a bit of entertainment.
Navigation (4 min)
A modern dance performance – every human faces different situations; some in favor of and others against the tide.
Night Vision (5 min)
A father-son fishing duo from Brooklyn go fishing in Jamaica Bay, Queens. Little Sal uses fishing to connect to the world.
No Goodbyes (3 min)
A music video, with catchy-as-all-get-up verses and power-hitting choruses, from one of Australia’s most unique rock acts.
Not A Wallflower (7 min)
Living with autism is of no consequence for Ben, except when it comes to his boss and finding love.
Nothing To Fear (44 min)
A film crew captures the happenings during the making of a vampire film as reality becomes blurred.
Now’t As Queer As Folk (4 min)
A fast paced, stream of consciousness insight into the day-to-day journey of a person with Asperger’s Syndrome.
Offense Taken (26 min)
When a Minneapolis theater company put on a show titled “Rise of the Celebretards,” people with disabilities took action.
Okay, Let’s Talk About Me (26 min)
Meet Eddie. He’s a seventeen-year-old boy with Down’s syndrome. He’s stubborn and charming, funny and sometimes temperamental.
One Fine Day (7 min)
Travel through an imagined world in this short dance film as it presents a collection of rhythmic and witty scenarios.
One Question (7½ min)
35 people answer the same one question: If you could change one thing about yourself, what would you change?
Parallels (14 min)
Ray worries about his brother Rick, who has autism. With the help of a counselor, he realizes he may be mistaken about Rick.
Paul (6 min)
To Paul, Thames is a place where he feels especially connected and empowered. People in the Thames community know Paul.
Permission to Grow (25 min)
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.
Play. Stop. Rewind. (16 min)
On the day of their mother’s funeral, Dani finds his brother Joel, a boy with special needs, hiding under the bed.
Rainbow Connection (19 min)
Eugene, a teenage boy with Down syndrome, who is fascinated with rainbow mythology, has always felt like an outsider looking in.
Rainman Goes to RocKwiz (30 min)
Mark Boerebach, a nearly blind recluse with Autism, gets to show his amazing music chart recall on a live TV quiz show.
Real Kid (14½ min)
As a 12-year-old grapples with identity, his family faces the emotional realities of his autism diagnosis.
Recycling of Souls (5 min)
A recycling plant in Warsaw that provides jobs for people with learning difficulties, who would find it difficult to get work.
Road to the Grand Final (6 min)
Seagulls Football Club exists to provide opportunities to people with an intellectual disability in the suburbs of Melbourne.
Rodney (14 min)
With unfailing determination, Rodney forces his family to understand his perspective of the world he lives in.
Ruggero (14 min)
‘Ruggero’ is a comedy that shows that love is not a matter of ability – it is a matter of fortune.
Ryan Matthews: Basically Me (9½ min)
Since childhood Ryan, an artist on the spectrum, has been perfecting the expression of his singular subject: TRAINS.
S#!t People Say to Autistic Service Dog Partners (3 min)
If you are on the autism spectrum, have a service dog, or both you can probably relate to a lot of these.
Sheri and Paul (11 min)
A couple shares their personal thoughts on love and marriage 3 months before their wedding, in this candid and touching portrait.
Siblings (10 min)
Siblings is a touching look inside the world of those who have grown up with a brother or sister with a developmental disability.
Simon (5½ min)
Simon gives us a glimpse into the world of deafness and autism. We see a gentle, hardworking man, interested in the world around him.
Snack and Drink (4 min)
An animation starring Ryan, a teenager with autism, which documents his trip to the local store for a snack and drink.
Solo in the Wild – A Safe Place to Rest (4½ min)
Moments of abandon letting go and enjoying the sensations of the forest, finally resting and being held by the forest.
Solo in the Wild – Always Here (5½ min)
A daily visit to a tree, a wish, and an outpouring. Erika created this solo during a residency in the woods of Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Solo in the Wild – Let Go (5½ min)
A journey mapping life’s up and downs along the length of a tree branch, finding moments of serendipity, anger and letting go.
Solo in the Wild – The Composer (5½ min)
The composer listens, finds his place, and dances with the world. Shot in the beautiful woods of Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Someone Like Me (9 min)
Two young adults with FASD spend a day exploring Seattle and discussing the difficult realities of living with a preventable disability.
Sparkle (3 min)
As Matthew becomes the drag queen, Mrs. Sparkle, he shares what the transformation means to him.
Spectrum: A Story of the Mind (23 min)
“Spectrum” combines live action and animation to reveal the underlying sensory differences that create an autistic perspective.
Spectrum: Autism Animated (6 min)
“Spectrum” combines live action and animation to explore the inner sensory experience of autism.
Stranger Hero (18 min)
“Stranger Hero” is an action serial featuring the world’s first kung-fu super hero with Down’s syndrome.
Street Anthem (3 min)
Hip Hop artist Cam Lasley performs against the backdrop of crime scenes, parking garages and the streets of Portland, Oregon.
Super (6 min)
Follow a team of superheroes as they bring new life into a supermarket on the verge of going out of business.
Superman Vampire Hunter (6 min)
Clark is working on a newspaper article when he gets a call from his aunt about strange happenings at The Lake of the Woods.
surReality (7 min)
At the age of 57, Anand’s aspergers diagnosis brought a sense of validation with a lingering sadness.
Sweetheart (15 min)
Lou may have Down’s Syndrome but she is more than capable of looking after herself and she longs for independence.
Talk To Me (27 min)
This film gives a view into the lives of children with autism at home and at school, and profiles the efforts of parents and teachers.
The Battle (3 min)
20 year-old artist Kayah Guenther explores his strength and masculinity through dance.
The Even More Fun Trip (23 min)
A ride through the psychedelic sights and sounds of a theme park as you are slowly worn down by the will of young man with autism.
The Fine Art of Being Zion (4 min)
Through the lens of Down syndrome, Zion captures the heart and soul of his family, nature and friends on canvas and ceramics.
The Girl With the Tuba (4½ min)
A young woman with autism details how playing a tuba in the streets of Atlanta has helped her define her voice as an activist.
The Globe Collector (7 min)
Andrew Pullen collects light globes. He has well over 10,000 of them in one of the world’s largest private collections.
The Great Little Mouse (12 min)
“The Great Little Mouse” is an animated story written by Mary Egan, a woman with developmental disabilities.
The House (9 min)
A group of women explore their own lives and memories through drawings and animations the director created from their artwork.
The Hummingchild (28 min)
After epileptic seizures as a baby, Agnes was suspected of having autism. Her mother, a filmmaker, focuses on the inner family sphere.
The Imagifriends (5½ min)
There were days when I was made fun of, picked on, and treated mean. From these experiences came the idea of The Imagifriends.
The Interviewer (13 min)
Thomas gets more than he bargained for in his interview at a law firm; a chance to change the lives of a father and son.
The Kiss (1 min)
A short film using the camera invented by the Lumiere Brothers. Made by Jaco Van Dormael, the director of “The Eighth Day”
The Loop (19 min)
Auteur Lorcan Hopper will stop at nothing to see his semi-autobiographical soap opera brought to life.
The Mask (3½ min)
A short film about autism and identity featuring writer and director Sharif Persaud.
The Misunderstood Love (15 min)
The film deals with disability, emphasizing how ephemeral is the distinction between normal and different, when related to love.
The Other Child (13 min)
Brothers and sisters have a unique window into each other’s world especially when one of the siblings in the family has autism.
The Park Bench (11 min)
A silent Felliniesque film about a man who decides to go to the park to relax. There he finds himself in an unusual circumstance.
The Secret Life of Tom Lightfoot (10 min)
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.
The Social Club (20 min)
A tale of love, money, the mob, the FBI and a 1968 Chrysler 300 convertible. A Sproutflix Production.
The Tales of the Golden Sand (16 min)
When Eyes invade the town of Merryville; the intruders soon make the town unlivable. Features an entire cast of people with I/DD.
The Ups of Downs (10 min)
Shows how independent and informed a young man with Down syndrome can be. The film gives a glimpse into a life to be proud of.
This is Jim (5 min)
Celebrate the life of a person with a developmental disability who has become a valued member of the mainstream community.
Time For A Change (5 min)
This auto-biographical documentary follows the filmmaker as he bids farewell to the housing he has lived in for eight years.
To My Future Child (4½ min)
Rachel writes a letter to her future children describing her experiences of caring for her big brother.
Topsy and Dave (9 min)
We follow Topsy and Dave as they grasp the idea of marriage, what it means to them and how things will change.
Track by Track (15 min)
“Track by Track” follows the story of Kendall Collins, an 18-year-old sketch artist with autism who is on the brink of adulthood.
Trapped (5 min)
A story about Kevin, a man with mental illness resulting from brain injury. His short term memory causes confusion and anxiety.
Travels With My Brother (16 min)
This live-action/animated documentary explores the relationship between Vas and his older sister Christine.
Trunk and Basement (2½ min)
Hip-hop artist Cam Lasley: “I see it on TV – hear it on the radio – what’s a little boy to do?”
Two Evils (1½ min)
A short poem written by Paul Quinn and recited by Juan Garcia – two people with developmental disabilities.
Uh Uh Uh (3½ min)
A music video by Station 17- a group of musicians from a Hamburg community of people with developmental disabilities.
Up Syndrome (24 min)
A playful and unsentimental portrait of Rene, a young man with Down syndrome, made by his close friend Duane Graves.
Ups & Downs (9 min)
After a teenage house party goes too far, a bullied boy is forced to take the reins and look after the bully: his brother.
Ups Not Downs (10 min)
“Ups Not Downs” shows how one family in the UK deals with day-to-day life with a child with Down syndrome.
Veronika (7 min)
Illustrated by sand paintings, the film dives into the hidden world of Veronika, a child with autism and multiple physical disabilities.
Visible (3 min)
A teenage girl who feels left out and ignored by her peers, is inspired to do something audacious in order to get noticed.
Voices of War (1 min)
A poem written by Neil MacDonald is recited/performed by Destiny Lewis Bell – two people with developmental disabilities.
Wake Up Junior (22 min)
Junior felt safe and protected with the girl of his dreams, Cat, a superhero from the planet Caton who he created.
Watching Over (3 min)
Del Rae attends church, volunteers and participates in water aerobics. She also takes care of two women with Down syndrome.
Wayne (3½ min)
Wayne, a man with limited communication skills, learns the harsh reality of love and romance.
What I Like About Myself (3 min)
For students practicing interviewing techniques, a simple question receives surprisingly diverse and complex answers.
What Was It Like? (15 min)
Young adults interview their parents about what it was like when they were children.
When I Die (1½ min)
A touching, personal and sensitive poem written by Nancy Brown & Vicky Reaves and recited / performed by Nadirah McFadden.
Winston’s Ghost (9 min)
In an age where photography is over-saturated, Ryan combines his photography skills and love of urban exploration.
Wojtek (2½ min)
Wojtek is a Star Wars fan with dreams of becoming a pilot. Together with his dad they achieve what only a few accomplish.