Neurodiversity Film Festival is a celebration of autism and neurodiversity on screen, making visible the characters and stories that are often invisible in contemporary mainstream cinema.
Presented by autistic and neurodivergent creatives and curators, we bring you a weekend of films showcasing autistic and neurodiverse film characters and narratives.
Developed In partnership with Autism Spectrum, Eggtooth, AMAZE, Project Artworks, The Roebuck Centre and Oska Bright Film Festival, and made possible with funding from the BFI and National Lottery.
All screenings are relaxed and offer a £10 double-ticket price so you can bring a trusted friend for free.
Full details of film titles and booking links to be released soon.
Enjoy, be inspired by, and learn from our selection of mind-expanding screenings in our film festival focused neurodivergence, starting at 4pm on Friday 28 March until 7.30pm on Sunday 30 March.
- Fri 28 Mar 4pm AMAZE Art Show + Film
- Fri 28 March 7:30pm Filmmakers Showcase
- Sat 29 March 3pm Family Screening curated by Eggtooth Film Club
- Sat 29 March 7:30pm The Stimming Pool - Film Premiere + Q&A
- Sun 30 March 11am Curated by Project Art Works
- Sun 30 March 3pm Classic Sunday curated by Aspens
- Sun 30 March 7:30pm B Movie Fan Club and Relaxed screening: Donovan's Brain + introduction
Bring a trusted friend for free:
Tickets for our Autism-friendly screenings are £10 - and with our double ticket option you can bring a trusted friend along for free! Or come along on your own and meet some friendly faces eager to enjoy cinema in a relaxed environment.
About our Autism-friendly 'relaxed' screenings:
An Autism-friendly screening is where people can watch a film in a relaxed environment.
They are different from regular film screenings because:
- the lights are low instead of completely off, so you can still see where you're going
- the volume is a little lower than a standard screening
- you can move around the cinema freely as you wish during the screening
- you can leave the cinema room during the screening and return without having to worry
- you can make noise, stim, and enjoy yourself
- there is a friendly atmosphere
- there are people around if you need any help
These screenings are for anyone who would feel safe and welcome in this environment.
At Electric Palace, we think the cinema should be for everyone, that's why we offer Autism-friendly screenings.
Inside the Electric Palace
Learn more about the Electric Palace and what you can expect in our short video.
With thanks to filmmaker Sam Sharples and The Equatorial Group for providing the music.
With thanks to Oska Bright Film Festival and Carousel.
This screening is supported by BFI Film Audience Network and Film Hub South East.
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