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Meet Damon Rowett, AFL NSW/ACT Inclusion Rams Captain, and longtime Inclusion Football participant from the AFL Hunter Central Coast. Created in collaboration with Bus Stop Films.

Overwhelmed by the chaos of class, neurodiverse teenager Jacob seeks refuge in an empty locker room, only to find himself facing an unexpected confrontation.

An elderly sea captain invites a spirited retiree on a date aboard his boat, desperately hoping she doesn't discover his crippling fear of land.

Lucy takes the stage to battle her demons with the help of her close friend.

For carer Gary, moving on and keeping his family together isn’t always easy. Tensions run high when his late wife’s parents arrive unannounced after he brings home a date.

When neurodiverse couple Sarah and Nick decide to try for a baby, they turn to their family for support. When their parents do not react how they hoped, Sarah and Nick must dig deep to discover if they have the strength to do it alone.

Meet Damon Rowett, AFL NSW/ACT Inclusion Rams Captain, and longtime Inclusion Football participant from the AFL Hunter Central Coast. Created in collaboration with Bus Stop Films.

Meet Damon Rowett, AFL NSW/ACT Inclusion Rams Captain, and longtime Inclusion Football participant from the AFL Hunter Central Coast. Created in collaboration with Bus Stop Films.

Overwhelmed by the chaos of class, neurodiverse teenager Jacob seeks refuge in an empty locker room, only to find himself facing an unexpected confrontation.

An elderly sea captain invites a spirited retiree on a date aboard his boat, desperately hoping she doesn't discover his crippling fear of land.

Lucy takes the stage to battle her demons with the help of her close friend.

For carer Gary, moving on and keeping his family together isn’t always easy. Tensions run high when his late wife’s parents arrive unannounced after he brings home a date.

When neurodiverse couple Sarah and Nick decide to try for a baby, they turn to their family for support. When their parents do not react how they hoped, Sarah and Nick must dig deep to discover if they have the strength to do it alone.

When her mother suddenly dies, Sonja is thrown into tumult. Dealing with early-twenties existential angst and a sense of responsibility for her teenage younger sister Emma, she has a lot on her plate. Suddenly under the care of her controlling grandma and—as a young woman living with Down syndrome—constantly faced with a society that judges what she’s capable of, Sonja is desperate to be herself and take charge of her own life. When a chance encounter with the charismatic Hakim leads her to a krump class, Sonja discovers a life-changing outlet for expression.

During a tense supervised visit at a child contact centre, Orla reconnects with her estranged father and offers him a glimpse of redemption.

After numerous attempts at trying to capture the perfect shot of a monster destroying a city, an exasperated director finds his production falling into disarray. When a noisy janitor with his own agenda interrupts the shoot, what seems like innocent interruption turns out to be a not-so-subtle desire for revenge.

Upcoming short film made in collaboration with Bus Stop Films participants.

Samson works in his father’s martial arts dojo, dreaming of becoming a professional martial arts stuntman. One day, Samson is forced to make a choice between listening to his father who regularly discourages him or taking steps to pursue his dreams and prove he has what it takes to conquer any obstacle.

Going back in time to meeting his younger self, Tim has to determine whether he should kill his grandfather or let bygones be bygones.

Upcoming short film from Craig Boreham in collaboration with Bus Stop Films participants.

Upcoming short film made in collaboration with Bus Stop Films participants.

Determined to experience a true love story, Will organises the perfect house party, ensuring every detail is to a T.

Short film from Craig Boreham in collaboration with Bus Stop Films participants.

A granddaughter is granted a special task by her ancestors; to take back a family heirloom stolen by her uncle. Said to be imbued with an ancient family secret, this heirloom is the key to a sacred superpower passed down through generations.

When his son sends an artificial intelligence version of himself to mend the fences on the family property, an ageing farmer must adapt to the change, or else lose his relationship with his son entirely.

We take you behind the scenes of a busy news radio station where two weary journalists rediscover their passion through a shared love of freestyle percussion. An absurdist take on how news is really recorded.

Struggling with anxiety and depression, high school student April, with the guidance of her grandfather, begins a journey to understand her mental health and reconnect with her emotionally distant mother.

Short film from Craig Boreham in collaboration with Bus Stop Films participants.

A teenage girl, who feels left out and ignored by her peers, is inspired to do something audacious in order to get noticed. When her plan backfires she learns that being popular isn’t as important as including those who are left out.

Thrust into a dystopian office ruled by a manager obsessed with control, Sarah must learn how to survive—or risk never coming home.

This personal documentary explores the legacies of Sydney’s favourite sports teams and their profound impact on fans across communities—sharing stories about their passion for sports, fans reflect on how much their favourite teams mean to them.

A short film encouraging people with disability to do their cervical screening. Made for and by people with disability, raising awareness of the National Cervical Screening Program.

Monsieur Noir’s classroom at Jacaranda High is a far cry from his beloved homeland, with students whose accents are as Australian as they come. He longs for just one, fluent conversation in his mother tongue.

Upcoming short film made in collaboration with Bus Stop Films participants.

During open heart surgery Sam has a choice to make, will he join his flamboyant brother Reuben in a singing, dancing, eternal disco-party on the other side, or will the surly Surgeon convince him to stay.

Estranged siblings Olive and Oliver, reunite at their late mother’s manor to claim their inheritance through a series of elaborate trials and puzzles.

After being met with discrimination and feeling overwhelmed by unrealistic beauty standards, Kira, a young woman with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), is led to change her online appearance to gain employment.

Valiant is a short, educational film about building and maintaining healthy relationships and developing protective behaviour skills. Through four stories, Valiant explores issues related to consent, sexuality and healthy relationships for people with disability.

When a vision impaired mother becomes convinced that the baby in her house is not the child she gave birth to, she must confront the shadowy figure of her mother that stalks her house and the creeping darkness before it consumes her.

Olan the alien has always dreamed of moving to Earth, but to do so he must be voted in by the audience of the planet’s biggest talk show: The Gravy Train.

Kyle spends yet another day on school detention waiting for a dressing down. Acts of rebellion get him through it. Created by Bus Stop Films, which uses filmmaking to raise the profile of people living with disability.

In a world where imagination meets reality, Sam, a neurodivergent student is excluded from the school play but dares to dream bigger.

Explore the lives of Rylea, Scott, and Stephanie as they grapple with sensory overload. This poignant documentary reveals their daily struggles, coping mechanisms, and the transformative power of the arts in managing overwhelming sensations. An intimate journey that advocates for inclusive environments and heightened empathy towards those with sensory challenges.

Reclusive model-maker Oskar finds unexpected connection with his neighbour Elka. As Elka's troubled life intrudes on his safe, miniature world, Oskar must summon the courage to step beyond his door and into reality.

A raging bush fire, a trapped secret agent and no way out. Daisy calls for help only to discover she has to rely on the one person she doesn't trust. Will she make it out?

Keen to sell their arcade, Ana and Alex are expecting a visit from an eccentric video game collector. As they await the collector’s arrival, video game villain Dr Malicious escapes from his digital confinement to wreak havoc on the physical world. Will Alex and Ana see through Dr Malicious’s schemes before it’s too late?