Whether it's being a performer or a superhero, nothing can stop these amazing people from achieving their dreams.

A young man on the autism spectrum is obsessed with bats. When the bats near his house go missing, he enlists the help of a jaded biologist to help him find out what happened. Public ContactAaron Lemleaaron@aaronlemle.com

Bat Boy

A young man on the autism spectrum is obsessed with bats. When the bats near his house go missing, he enlists the help of a jaded biologist to help him find out what happened.

Annabel Hernandez, a charismatic performer with Down syndrome, tells her own story in this unique documentary portrait that starts by asking "what movie would you make?" Public ContactAmity Hoffmanamityd99@gmail.com

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My Name Is Annabel

Annabel Hernandez, a charismatic performer with Down syndrome, tells her own story in this unique documentary portrait that starts by asking "what movie would you make?"

Sean, a nine-year-old neurodivergent boy, faces a multitude of challenges when he decides to audition for the community play in this inspiring tale about defying the odds and overcoming one’s limitations. Public ContactSin É Films LTDsinefilmteo@gmail.com

Written in the Stars

Sean, a nine-year-old neurodivergent boy, faces a multitude of challenges when he decides to audition for the community play in this inspiring tale about defying the odds and overcoming one’s limitations.

Ten-year-old Austin Eletto has Autism. He's also an aspiring stand-up comic. This short documentary spotlights the struggle of growing up with labels—and how Austin uses comedy to embrace and overcome them. Public ContactShine Globalinfo@shineglobal.org

Comedy Against the Odds

Ten-year-old Austin Eletto has Autism. He's also an aspiring stand-up comic. This short documentary spotlights the struggle of growing up with labels—and how Austin uses comedy to embrace and overcome them.

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