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.
A touching and personal poem written by Anonymous and recited/performed by Nadirah McFadden.
A personal look into the lives of three couples with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Burt is a man who survived decades of inhuman treatment to become a person who enjoys life to the fullest.
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?
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.
Seth, a person with developmental disabilities, gives a commentary on a community’s efforts to deny a group home from opening.
A poem by Mark VanSlyke and recited/performed by Gina Watson two people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
A poem, by Jennifer Fan, in which she shares moments of anxiety. The poem is recited and performed by Nadirah McFadden.
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.
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.
A tale about Viru, a self-proclaimed music buff, and how he survived his first day at summer camp. A Sproutflix Production.
A poem by Tawanda Renee Shore in which she shares her view of marriage. Recited and performed by Samantha Moore.
Features the poetry of Frank Doherty and the performances of 5 young adults with developmental disabilities.
A film crew captures the happenings during the making of a vampire film as reality becomes blurred.
35 people answer the same one question: If you could change one thing about yourself, what would you change?
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” is an animated story written by Mary Egan, a woman with developmental disabilities.
A tale of love, money, the mob, the FBI and a 1968 Chrysler 300 convertible. A Sproutflix Production.
A short poem written by Paul Quinn and recited by Juan Garcia – two people with developmental disabilities.
A poem written by Neil MacDonald is recited/performed by Destiny Lewis Bell – two people with developmental disabilities.
Junior felt safe and protected with the girl of his dreams, Cat, a superhero from the planet Caton who he created.
24 people answer the same question: “If you could change one thing about yourself, what would you change?”