New release film premiere - Neurodiversity film festival
The Stimming Pool - Film Premiere with Q&A
The Neurocultures Collective invite you to experience the oscillating beat of the neurodiverse experience at the Hastings Premiere of locally-made The Stimming Pool, featuring our B Movie Fan Club curator Robin Elliott-Knowles.
Director: The Neurocultures collective
Cast includes: Sam Ahern, Georgia Kumari Bradburn, Benjamin Brown, Steven Eastwood, Robin Elliott-Knowles, Lucy Walker
Includes Q&A with directors 'The neurocultures collective': Sam Ahern, Georgia Kumari Bradburn, Benjamin Brown, Steven Eastwood, Robin Elliott-Knowles, Lucy Walker
70 mins / 2024 / UK
This film is screening as part of our Neurodiversity Film Festival taking place from Friday 28 March to Sunday 30 March. More news about the festival will be available soon!
Created by a collective of neurodivergent filmmakers in an attempt to provide an alternative and artistic take on what it's like to live with neurodivergence in a chaotic world not made for those who are different. We are proud to present the Hastings premiere of The Stimming Pool, innovative award winning filmmaking shot on location in and around Hastings and co-written by Robin Elliott-Knowles (founder and curator of our very own B-Movie Fan Club).
Learn more about the promotional tour of The Stimming Pool in our blog from Robin's father, Electric Palace staff member, John Knowles.
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About our Autism-friendly 'relaxed' screenings:
An Autism-friendly screening is where people can watch a film in a relaxed environment.
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- 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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