Films featuring people on the Autism spectrum
With over 150 films featuring people with autism as well as films made by filmmakers on the spectrum, this is the largest international collection of titles related to ASD on the marketplace. Enjoy films from 17 countries, from a wide variety of genres and ranging from short films to feature length projects.
Climbing has helped Georgia, a woman on the autism spectrum, to confront her issues and realize that, for her, ‘normal’ just isn’t.
Maeve and Billy are separated by the Belfast peace lines. The spark of love has been ignited.
After struggling with many treatment options, a family decides to give their son medical cannabis to lessen the effects of his autism.
When he was a toddler, Alonzo suffered a brain injury. It forever changed the way he interprets the world around him.
An animated documentary that explores the challenges of growing up and living with Asperger’s Syndrome.
Roman doesn’t speak – not a word in 26 years. But the joy he takes in filming and being filmed is one expression of his life with autism.
This groundbreaking documentary, made in 1970, focuses on Georgia, a four-year-old with Autism in her special education class.
If acting wasn’t a hard enough job to land, throw in being disabled and see what reaction you’d get.
Adam, a young man on the spectrum, talks about the things he enjoys most – including sirens, roller coasters and car washes.
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 is somewhat verbal and can do most basic self-care tasks. He craves the same independence that his brother and sister enjoy.
Joshua, an 18-year-old diagnosed with autism, overcomes his personal struggles while becoming a champion at the sport he loves.
An Academy Award nominated documentary on a woman with autism’s inner world, her writing, and the friends she makes.
In the Somali refugee population of Minnesota, many American-born children are being diagnosed with severe Autism.
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, the barber, was having an ordinary day. As he was preparing to head home, in entered the harmless fool.
Meet Howard, a 55-year-old man with autism, as he travels home to the rural Midwest to confront his traumatic past at a high school reunion.
Funny and heart-wrenching – peoples’ candid and articulate self-awareness quickly shatter preconceptions of the disabled.
What Ben likes about acting is “staring at people, speaking like an American and acting as a different person.”
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’.
A unique and artistically made narrative about a young man who assumes that he might be on the spectrum.
A music video of improvisational musicians from a Hamburg community of people with developmental disabilities.
An inspiring portrayal of adolescence, which takes an intimate look at a 15-year-old growing up in a small town.
Two young rowers with intellectual disabilities thrive on the companionship and routine that comes with being part of a team.
Brandon lives in a silent world of deafness and autism. He moves to an uncomplicated rhythm.
A young adult with severe autism, Alex is functionally non-verbal and makes what we in the verbal world call art.
Brian’s transformative journey from struggle to empowerment, as he overcomes challenges and discovers healing through yoga and meditation.
The story of a unique art studio which gives artistic and cultural opportunities to artists with disabilities.
Vance was diagnosed with autism, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy – now he has a new challenge: dating.
Follow Jayden, a two and half year old diagnosed with autism, through his first months of school in the Bronx.
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.
Samson works in his father’s martial arts dojo, dreaming of becoming a professional martial arts stuntman.
A story about a young boy with autism named Tyler Doi who loves wind chimes.
A sweeping music video that so slowly and cleverly reveals the characters behind this slice of pitch perfect indie pop.
James, born with Fragile X Syndrome, finds joy in the smallest things and uses his gift of comedic timing to inspire others.
Despite medical hardships, learning disability and challenges “fitting in” with peers, Ben’s love for life and for music shines.
Tanner discusses the time when he learned about his diagnosis of being autistic, and how it has actually helped him.
A touching portrait of Drona, a Hindu boy on the autism spectrum, as seen through the eyes of Arjun, his elder brother.
‘Emergency” is the 2024 music video release from one of Australia’s most unique rock acts. .
We focus on 4 men raising children with various disabilities as they share their hopes, dreams, joys and challenges.
Lucy thinks her brother, Luka, is broken. His obsessive, meticulous, infuriating arrangements of sugar cubes and thimbles prove it.
An inspiring, heart-warming story about Cory: a brilliant and talented 11 year-old boy with autism with a passion for dogs.
This documentary follows Kyle as he prepares to compete in the 2014 Washington State Special Olympics.
A mother’s mental strength is tested when she enrolls her son with autism in an ice skating program.
For a boy who feels puddles are as dangerous as whirlpools, how can being submerged in a pool be relaxing?
Harry has Autism and signs of muscular dystrophy. His lifestyle has not been forced on him – quite in contrast, he has even chosen it.
A family with a daughter with autism sells everything and goes to live in the jungles of Trinidad to make their daughter happy.
A personal mini-documentary on the thoughts of the filmmaker’s brother Wataru Kubo, who has autism.
An animated music video Rudely Interrupted’s tours around the globe, from airports to hotels, from the suitcase to the stage.
Ziggy loves wigs, guitars and David Bowie. She has a hundred skills and one handicap.
A music video about the ability of a musician not the disability of a man with autism.
A poem written by Emily Meek in which she states a variety of her wishes. A Sproutflix Production.
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.
A glimpse into the working lives of three neuro-divergent artists and their understanding of themselves and their craft.
The extraordinary story a blind musician and soundscape artist who works with children with disabilities, helping them to find their place in a world not made for them.
Dane shares his personal story of life with autism, using musical performance and informative dialogue.
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 has a certain flair and a passion to be with people, to help others and enjoy life!
Jess is a true creative with a unique style of her own and the confidence to show her creations to the world.
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.
An affable chap, Jonathan takes a huge amount of pride in representing Thames in the Special Olympics.
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 has the sweetest big brother she could hope for. Nordahl loves cuddles and he’s a fun playmate. He also needs lots of care.
Meet the artists of La Tinaia, a center for expressive activities located in Florence, Italy.
Watch the remarkable story of how Tim Sharp found his voice through art and became an international sensation with Laser Beak Man.
A child who was never expected to walk or speak overcomes incredible odds to become an accomplished visual artist.
An angsty teen locks himself in his bathroom with a tube of lipstick as he avoids his overbearing mother.
Join Noëll and Gerrit on a transformative road trip where they discover freedom, trust, and their true selves.
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, a boy with a developmental disability, sings and plays the piano, as he tells of his life, his enjoyments and difficulties.
Rudely Interrupted, an independent rock group with 3 of the 4 members living with disabilities, releases their 5th studio project.
Experience the loving relationship of a mother and her adult son as they hike 900 miles in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Lost to himself and the world, Mr. D is drawn into a world of long corridors, lethal waitresses and talk show hosts.
A look into the lives of three young men on the autism spectrum. This film explores how all three men and their families have found meaning and purpose through running.
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’.
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.
A hand-drawn animation exploring a mother’s natural concerns for her son Joel and his transition into adulthood.
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.
Brian is a teenager with autism who indulges his imagination by creating characters, sculptures, and creatures from twist-ties.
Explore the complexities of expression as autistic artist Larry Bissonnette moves between speech, typing and painting.
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.
Set in the café area of Melbourne, Rudely Interrupted sets out to interrupt people’s daily coffee fix with a bit of entertainment.
A father-son fishing duo from Brooklyn go fishing in Jamaica Bay, Little Sal uses fishing to connect to the world.
A music video, with catchy-as-all-get-up verses and power-hitting choruses, from one of Australia’s most unique rock acts.
Living with autism is of no consequence for Ben, except when it comes to his boss and finding love.
A film crew captures the happenings during the making of a vampire film as reality becomes blurred.
A fast paced, stream of consciousness insight into the day-to-day journey of a person with Asperger’s Syndrome.
Soon after college, mental illness interrupted Bud Clayman’s dreams of a filmmaking career.
35 people answer the same one question: If you could change one thing about yourself, what would you change?
Laura, Tim W and Tim S were born with developmental disabilities and are now living outside an institution for the first time.
Ray worries about his brother Rick, who has autism. With the help of a counselor, he realizes he may be mistaken about Rick.
To Paul, Thames is a place where he feels especially connected and empowered. People in the Thames community know Paul.
Mark Boerebach, a nearly blind recluse with Autism, gets to show his amazing music chart recall on a live TV quiz show.
As a 12-year-old grapples with identity, his family faces the emotional realities of his autism diagnosis.
Seagulls Football Club exists to provide opportunities to people with an intellectual disability in the suburbs of Melbourne.
Since childhood Ryan, an artist on the spectrum, has been perfecting the expression of his singular subject: TRAINS.
If you are on the autism spectrum, have a service dog, or both you can probably relate to a lot of these.
A couple shares their personal thoughts on love and marriage 3 months before their wedding, in this candid and touching portrait.
Siblings is a touching look inside the world of those who have grown up with a brother or sister with a developmental disability.
Simon gives us a glimpse into the world of deafness and autism. We see a gentle, hardworking man, interested in the world around him.
An animation starring Ryan, a teenager with autism, which documents his trip to the local store for a snack and drink.
Two young adults with FASD spend a day exploring Seattle and discussing the difficult realities of living with a preventable disability.
As Matthew becomes the drag queen, Mrs. Sparkle, he shares what the transformation means to him.
“Spectrum” combines live action and animation to reveal the underlying sensory differences that create an autistic perspective.
“Spectrum” combines live action and animation to explore the inner sensory experience of autism.
A unique group of performers with intellectual disabilities prepare for their first public performance at the Sydney Opera House.
At the age of 57, Anand’s aspergers diagnosis brought a sense of validation with a lingering sadness.
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.
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.
Explore the inspiring journey of a neurodiverse girl who found her true self through the unlikely world of tuba playing.
Andrew Pullen collects light globes. He has well over 10,000 of them in one of the world’s largest private collections.
After epileptic seizures as a baby, Agnes was suspected of having autism. Her mother, a filmmaker, focuses on the inner family sphere.
There were days when I was made fun of, picked on, and treated mean. From these experiences came the idea of The Imagifriends.
Auteur Lorcan Hopper will stop at nothing to see his semi-autobiographical soap opera brought to life.
A short film about autism and identity featuring writer and director Sharif Persaud.
Brothers and sisters have a unique window into each other’s world especially when one of the siblings in the family has autism.
When Eyes invade the town of Merryville; the intruders soon make the town unlivable. Features an entire cast of people with I/DD.
Celebrate the life of a person with a developmental disability who has become a valued member of the mainstream community.
Rachel writes a letter to her future children describing her experiences of caring for her big brother.
“Track by Track” follows the story of Kendall Collins, an 18-year-old sketch artist with autism who is on the brink of adulthood.
This live-action/animated documentary explores the relationship between Vas and his older sister Christine.
Illustrated by sand paintings, the film dives into the hidden world of Veronika, a child with autism and multiple physical disabilities.
For students practicing interviewing techniques, a simple question receives surprisingly diverse and complex answers.
24 people answer the same question: “If you could change one thing about yourself, what would you change?”
In an age where photography is over-saturated, Ryan combines his photography skills and love of urban exploration.
Two artists with autism embark on a global quest to change attitudes about disability and intelligence.
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