Neurodiverse Filmmakers’ Showcase  and Networking

As part of our Neurodiversity Film Festival 2025, this screening and networking session is curated by Autism in Translation – showcasing the talents of neurodiverse filmmakers from Hastings, St Leonards, Bexhill and Eastbourne.

We are thrilled to be showing all short films for the first time, and offering an industry networking event post-screening where you can meet the filmmakers and make connections with local film projects.

Curated and hosted by Rachel Lowden of Autism in Translation, and Electric Palace with support from the Oska Bright Film Festival – the world’s leading disability film festival, based in Brighton.

About our Neurodiversity Film Festival 2025

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.

Bring a trusted friend for free!

Tickets for our relaxed screenings and Neurodiversity Film Festival in March 2025, include our £10 double ticket option where 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.

A relaxed 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 relaxed screenings.

These events are supported by BFI Film Audience Network and Film Hub South East.