Sproutflix Productions
Sproutflix Productions
Since 1994 Sprout has turned cameras to focus on people with I/DD for a variety of fun, poignant and touching films. All films were directed and edited by Anthony Di Salvo, the founder of Sproutflix.
Through their participation in Sproutfix Productions people with I/DD have showcased their talents as actors in narratives and have been featured as subjects in documentaries.
The participants work hard to learn their roles and are given the support to reach their potential as actors. It has been an honor for Sproutflix to produce films that showcase their unique lives and creative abilities.
Betrayal (1½ min)
A touching and personal poem written by Anonymous and recited/performed by Nadirah McFadden.
Brooklyn Love Tales (12½ min)
A personal look into the lives of three couples with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Burt (24½ min)
Burt is a man who survived decades of inhuman treatment to become a person who enjoys life to the fullest.
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?
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
King of Camp (41 min)
A tale about Viru, a self-proclaimed music buff, and how he survived his first day at summer camp. A Sproutflix Production.
Married Life (1 min)
A poem by Tawanda Renee Shore in which she shares her view of marriage. Recited and performed by Samantha Moore.
My Love Legacy (1½ min)
Features the poetry of Frank Doherty and the performances of 5 young adults with developmental disabilities.
Nothing To Fear (44 min)
A film crew captures the happenings during the making of a vampire film as reality becomes blurred.
One Question (7½ min)
35 people answer the same one question: If you could change one thing about yourself, what would you change?
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.
The Great Little Mouse (12 min)
“The Great Little Mouse” is an animated story written by Mary Egan, a woman with developmental disabilities.
The Social Club (20 min)
A tale of love, money, the mob, the FBI and a 1968 Chrysler 300 convertible. A Sproutflix Production.
Two Evils (1½ min)
A short poem written by Paul Quinn and recited by Juan Garcia – two people with developmental disabilities.
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.
What Would You Change? (6 min)
24 people answer the same question: “If you could change one thing about yourself, what would you change?”