2026 Selected Films

Discover the films selected for the 2026 festival. Screening line-ups vary throughout the festival, with different films featured across screening sessions.

Watch Tutti artist Michael Need's quick film introductions, then join us at Nuriootpa Soldiers Memorial Hall to experience the full films.

Easy Read Guide to the 2026 Selected Films - What to expect

Black and white still from film Splat Stick - a man with cream and strawberries all over his face

Splat Stick

Filmmaker: James Gregory Jones Bull
Country: Australia

A playful tribute to silent-film comedy inspired by the work of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, celebrating the timeless art of slapstick storytelling.

Still image from film 'Gan Canny' two people on a couch, the girl has a confused look on her face.

Gan Canny

Filmmaker: Lou Burns & Aaron Burns
Country: United Kingdom

Following the theft of their grandmother's hearse, siblings Tyler and Paige embark on one final road trip with Nana. This dark comedy explores grief, family and farewell with warmth and humour.

still image from film 'Keleidoscope' two people smile under fairy lights.

Kaleidoscope

Filmmaker: Clay Antonio
Country: Australia

A heartfelt drama exploring a father's belief that love is like a kaleidoscope: constantly shifting and revealing new patterns. Through joy and heartbreak, a daughter discovers the many forms love can take.

still image from film 'The Promise' a man stands with his arms open wide and looks at the sky while under a tree.

The Promise

Filmmaker: Dan Morgan Turner
Country: United Kingdom

Following the loss of his partner, an autistic man struggles through grief and upheaval until an unexpected connection offers hope for a new way forward.

still image from the film ' Our circle in the storm' the silhouettes of two people standing in front of a window.

Our Circle in the Storm

Filmmaker: Ray Jacobs
Country: United Kingdom

In a climate-changed future, a community of disabled climate refugees face an approaching storm that threatens the home they have built together. A moving story of resilience, care and collective survival.

still from film 'Ariel Cerebral City' a woman stands defensively on some steps with a shield with graffiti on the walls all around her.

Ariel Cerebral City

Filmmaker: Kitty Wallace
Country: United Kingdom

Set in a dystopian future, this experimental sci-fi work explores a connection between a female hybrid mutant and a male-presenting artificial intelligence. Combining spoken word, digital art and music, the film examines identity and belonging in a changing world.

still from film 'Big Fat nothing burger' three colourful claymation characters

Big Fat Nothing Burger

Filmmaker: Jasper Sydney Geradus Van Gelder
Country: Australia

A stop-motion animation following Kawaii Masa, a neurodivergent worker struggling to fit into a workplace that refuses to accommodate him. With humour and heart, the film explores self-acceptance and finding a place where you can truly be yourself.

still from the film 'Not another day' three teen girls stand with their phones in conversation

Not Another Day

Filmmaker: Carles Puig Mundó
Country: Spain

Starting at a new school, Julia witnesses the daily bullying of a visually impaired classmate. The experience challenges her understanding of friendship, empathy and standing up for others.

still from the film 'Baby' a tense scene of people arguing, a man is angrily destroying a fence, the people around him are running away.

Baby

Filmmaker: James Di Martino
Country: Australia

Mikaela, a young woman with Down syndrome, sets out to achieve her dream of becoming a mother. Combining drama, comedy and adventure, the film celebrates determination and self-belief.

still image from film 'Brunos wings' a claymation man walks along a sidewalk

Bruno's Wings

Filmmaker: Nano Bor
Country: Argentina

A young autistic man, isolated from the outside world, finds comfort in books and imagination. As curiosity overcomes fear, he embarks on a journey towards independence and self-discovery.

still from the film 'The humble egg' a hand points at an egg. caption text reads 'I meant you can poke it'.

The Humble Egg

Filmmaker: James Gregory Jones Bull
Country: Australia

Inspired by Adelaide's egg shortage, this short comedy transforms an everyday grocery item into the centre of an amusing series of events.

still from the film 'a biography' a black and while outline of a person in a wheelchair with their hands in the air.

A_Biography

Filmmaker: Alexander Schellow
Country: France

In an Alzheimer's clinic, everyday sounds awaken fragments of memory for an older woman. Through a blend of documentary and animation, the film explores memory, identity and the stories we tell about our lives.

still from the film 'Patience' the read of a girls had as she looks at a boy playing with a dog.

Patience

Filmmaker: Riley Jack Thompson
Country: Australia

A simple family moment becomes an important lesson as Jessie learns about patience from her older brother and their beloved dog.

still from the film 'The art of autism' a man sits in front of a computer, the screen has an animated character on it.

The Art of Autism

Filmmaker: Isaac Doman
Country: Australia

This documentary follows artist Michael as he navigates life as an autistic person and pursues his creative practice. The film explores inclusion, acceptance and the value of seeing people beyond stereotypes.

a still from the film 'Surviving the blackout' four people in chairs seemingly watching tv.

Surviving the Blackout

Filmmaker: Michael Fong-see Need
Country: Australia

When a movie night is interrupted by a power outage, four party guests must find creative ways to cope. A light-hearted comedy about unexpected disruptions and resourcefulness.

a woman with red hair looks down at a glass she holds in her hand

Princess and the Hotel

Filmmaker: Max Joshua Toll Endersby
Country: United Kingdom

A woman grappling with grief, depression and alcoholism is forced to confront herself after three unexpected visitors arrive, challenging her view of the world around her.

still from the film 'Hatch Day' an aerial view of a man sitting and reading in a blue jumpsuit in front of a shipping container

Hatch Day

Filmmaker: Rhylie Pereira
Country: Australia

Set in rural New South Wales, this quietly surreal drama follows Bill as a mysterious discovery challenges his understanding of reality and possibility.

still from the film 'A clown out the blue' a clown with blue hair and a red nose looks at the camera

A Clown Out of the Blue

Filmmaker: Alec Klicke
Country: Australia

When a clown decides to become a crime fighter, he unexpectedly finds himself in the middle of a bank robbery and manages to save the day.

a bright animated image of two goblin like characters fighting each other to push a big red button

My Executive Is Not Functioning

Filmmaker: Andrea Newson
Country: Australia

An animation exploring life with autism and ADHD, and the contrast between what people see on the outside and what is happening internally. Blending humour with personal reflection, it examines masking, identity and the journey towards understanding an authentic self.

Sitdown, shut up and watch logo on a beige background and orange splatters

Super Wil in Fantasyland

Filmmaker: Wil Stroja
Country: Australia

A joyful animated portrait of Wil, a lifelong Superman fan who dreams of becoming his own superhero. As he brings Super Wil to life, he shares a message of kindness, peace and imagination.

a sign that reads 'not a burden' is pinned to a door

Not a Burden

Filmmaker: M Hoskins
Country: Canada

Created through Winnipeg Film Group's Super 8 Incubator, this poetic experimental film reflects on accessibility, disability and social justice through a deeply personal lens.

two children sit on a beach with a pirate

Joy Jar

Filmmaker: Lucy Wood
Country: Australia

While visiting their grandmother on Coochiemudlo Island, two cousins embark on an imaginative adventure. Created by and for neurodivergent people, this gentle fantasy celebrates kindness and connection.

a charcoal image of a room filled with objects such as a doll, book, basket and shirt.

Pieces of Memories

Filmmaker: Rebecca Eglinton
Country: Australia

Through charcoal style, digital animation, Pieces of Memories invites the viewer to contemplate the story of the Germanic settlers' journey to the Barossa and the selection of the chosen objects that travelled with them to their new homes.

A letter addressed to 'Cath' sits on a table in a grimy room.

An Unsent Letter of Apology From 1993

Filmmaker: Simon Wilkinson
Country: United Kingdom

A film built from memories a house that no longer exists, a night of great excess and a letter of apology which was never received.

A grimy sign reads 'The Cattery', on top of it is a toy cat.

The Cattery

Filmmaker: James Kurtze
Country: Australia

When James arrives at the animal cemetery to visit his deceased cat strange happenings threaten his quest.