Whether you‚Äôre a normie, on the spectrum, or have a physical or intellectual disability, your stories deserve to be told and celebrated. These narrative and documentary films explore the full spectrum of human experience, highlighting the importance of connection and inclusion for everyone.

Two neurodivergent friends, Kitty and Mask, go through a series of activities to get their nervous energy out before interacting with the real world. Kitty is about to go to a party and needs Mask's help After their latest round of exercises, they wonder if all this is worth doing just to fit in with neurotypicals.

Breaking Normal

Two neurodivergent friends, Kitty and Mask, go through a series of activities to get their nervous energy out before interacting with the real world.

A woman goes through the process of finding a job that conflicts with her disability. When she thinks she lost the job, her friend unintentionally gives her an idea on how to overcome this issue.

Unsorted

A woman struggles to find a job that accommodates her disability. When she believes she has lost the opportunity, a friend's unintentional suggestion helps her find a solution to overcome the challenge.

Grappling with the isolation of a recent glaucoma diagnosis, Eric Ellis embarks on a poignant journey to find human connection. Armed with a phone book, he reaches out to random strangers, desperate to forge meaningful bonds before the encroaching darkness separates him from the world forever.

Can't Wait To See You

Grappling with the isolation of a recent glaucoma diagnosis, Eric Ellis embarks on a poignant journey to find human connection.

Keya is a young woman who is in denial of her blindness. She is forced to venture out into the outside world where she bumps into Anthony, a reclusive, struggling man. They embark on a journey to resolve their scars, handicaps and shortcomings.

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Love Sweet Sound

Keya is a young woman who is in denial of her blindness. She is forced to venture out into the outside world where she bumps into Anthony, a reclusive, struggling man. They embark on a journey to resolve their scars, handicaps and shortcomings.

Short nominated to the Mexican Academy Awards Ramiro has been diagnosed with autism. He loves order, his music, his sheets and the color of his room. His mother Aurora will not reveal the reason why she has decided to move her son to her best friend's house. Ramiro’s life as he knows it is destined to fall apart. Starring 2022 Sundance's Best Actress winner Teresa Sánchez, 2 Mexican Academy Award Nominee Martha Claudia Moreno, and Alejandro Reyes Jaime, who lives with Autism Spectrum Disorder in real life.

El color de la habitación

Ramiro has been diagnosed with autism. He loves order, his music, his sheets and the color of his room.

In a small suburb outside of Chicago lives Jonathan, a 57-year-old man with ASD (autism spectrum disorder), also known as "Superman.". Known for his heroic actions, Jonathan is a revered member of the Glen Ellyn community and has been a staple in the 4th of July Parade for nearly 30 years. When Jonathan's living circumstances were threatened by a new building owner, the townspeople sprung into action after his best friend Julie started a fundraiser to save his home.

Saving Superman

When a local man with autism known as the town hero faces eviction, the community comes together when he needs saving.

Maxi, a young autistic man, takes us on a journey through experiences of his childhood and adolescence with Laura, a teacher from his school. He demonstrates that, beyond differences or limitations, meaningful relationships can be forged, leaving an indelible mark and expanding the heart.

Nuestro Reino

Maxi, a young autistic man, takes us on a journey through experiences of his childhood and adolescence with Laura, a teacher from his school. He demonstrates that, beyond differences or limitations, meaningful relationships can be forged, leaving an indelible mark and expanding the heart.

Embracing the Spectrum of Life

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