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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A Clown Out of the Blue

Filmmaker: Alec Klicke
Country: Australia

A film synopsis coming soon.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2026 Selected Films