Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, where filmmakers, both with and without disabilities, collaborate in a five-day filmmaking contest to tell unique stories that embrace diverse forms of disability. Explore the power of creativity and inclusion as this year's winners, based on the theme of Romance, showcase new voices and perspectives in the entertainment industry.
Ellie is neurodiverse and also struggles with mental health. Her childhood friend, Noah, is autistic. They have always been there for each other. But on this day, a new kind of relationship blooms.
- Year2023
- Runtime6 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- GenreRomance
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- DirectorScott Plumb, Antonio Aponte (Assistant Director)
- ScreenwriterJennifer Msumba
- ProducerJennifer Msumba, Ben Saniele, Doug Tschirhart
- Executive ProducerTony Armer
- CastNick Sanchez (Noah), Amber Patiño (Ellie), Lindsey Patiño (Ellie’s Mom), Doug Tschirhart (Ellie’s Dad)
- CinematographerHailey Spicer
- EditorScott Klumb
- MusicJennifer Msumba, Amber Patiño
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, where filmmakers, both with and without disabilities, collaborate in a five-day filmmaking contest to tell unique stories that embrace diverse forms of disability. Explore the power of creativity and inclusion as this year's winners, based on the theme of Romance, showcase new voices and perspectives in the entertainment industry.
Ellie is neurodiverse and also struggles with mental health. Her childhood friend, Noah, is autistic. They have always been there for each other. But on this day, a new kind of relationship blooms.
- Year2023
- Runtime6 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- GenreRomance
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- DirectorScott Plumb, Antonio Aponte (Assistant Director)
- ScreenwriterJennifer Msumba
- ProducerJennifer Msumba, Ben Saniele, Doug Tschirhart
- Executive ProducerTony Armer
- CastNick Sanchez (Noah), Amber Patiño (Ellie), Lindsey Patiño (Ellie’s Mom), Doug Tschirhart (Ellie’s Dad)
- CinematographerHailey Spicer
- EditorScott Klumb
- MusicJennifer Msumba, Amber Patiño