A collection of shorts focusing on autism, with special recommendation by Marvels of Media. The in-person screening of these films will be followed by a live Q+A. The recording will be posted on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/ReelAbilitiesFest" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a> in the days following the festival.

Louis, an 8-and-a-half year old autistic boy, introduces himself at his new school in this imaginative tale about difference and acceptance. Supported by AMC Networks.

Louis' Shoes

Louis, an 8-and-a-half year old autistic boy, introduces himself at his new school in this imaginative tale about difference and acceptance.

A caterpillar who can’t become a butterfly discovers he can still add color to the world in his own special ways. Featuring music and artwork by Amazing Grace star Grace Fisher, with critters created by children with disabilities in Santa Barbara. Supported by AMC Networks.

A Critter Fable

A caterpillar who can’t become a butterfly discovers he can still add color to the world in his own special ways.

Unraveling sketchbooks, photographs and diaries with unique animation, Prosopagnosia explores what it means to live with face-blindness and autism, and investigates concepts of intimacy, communication and memory.&nbsp; Supported by AMC Networks.

Prosopagnosia

Unraveling sketchbooks, photographs and diaries with unique animation, Prosopagnosia explores what it means to live with face-blindness and autism, and investigates concepts of intimacy, communication and memory.

An animated retelling of the classic Polish folktale by Cameron Carr (Strange), Wawel Dragon features a dragon, knights, and the unexpected heroism of a simple shoemaker.&nbsp; Supported by AMC Networks.

Wawel Dragon

An animated retelling of the classic Polish folktale by Cameron Carr (Strange), Wawel Dragon features a dragon, knights, and the unexpected heroism of a simple shoemaker.

A behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of Wawel Dragon. When the pandemic forces his university’s studios to shut down, animation student Cameron Carr sets to work creating his very own studio in his bedroom.&nbsp; Supported by AMC Networks.

Lockdown Tale

When the pandemic forces his university’s studios to shut down, animation student Cameron Carr sets to work creating his very own studio in his bedroom and short film Wawel Dragon.

At a young age, Nick Fergus found joy in creating rock star alter ego “Nick Lightning.” Now diagnosed in a world with a rising understanding of autism, Nick Lightning challenges ideas of what it means to live a happy, fulfilling life.&nbsp; Supported by AMC Networks.

Nick Lightning

At a young age, Nick Fergus found joy in creating rock star alter ego “Nick Lightning,” who challenges ideas of what it means to live a happy, fulfilling life in a world with a rising understanding of autism.

The in-person screening of this film is followed by a live Q+A with Cameron Carr (director, Wawel Dragon + Lockdown Tale), Pat Taggart (director, Nick Lightning), Nick Fergus (subject, Nick Lightning), Frank Petka (producer, Nick Lightning), and Grace Fisher (director, A Critter Fable). This livestream link allows you to attend the Q+A virtually.

Autism Shorts: Special Recommendation by Marvels of Media Q+A livestream

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