Join us for a showcase at Sheffield DocFest, celebrating films made by filmmakers with learning disabilities and/or autism as part of the ArtWorks Together partnership Mini Doc: Something I Want You To Know.
Since February 2026, Filmmakers from across the UK have been making no-budget, mini documentary films in response to the theme Something I Want You to Know. At this event, we’ll showcase the shortlisted entries and announce the winning filmmaker.
Dr Something I want you to know
Something I Want You to Know: A Devon man reflects on growing up feeling out of step, later reframing his past through an understanding of neurodivergence.
Directed by: Dominic Deane
Through The Window
Two autistic people with alexithymia discuss their experiences regulating emotion, from struggles with eye contact to the joy of stimming.
Directed by: Darci Kendall Fretwell
The Two One One
Labake, a Londoner, exposes the daily dangers disabled passengers face on public buses - demanding safer, more compassionate transport for all.
Ground Works Project - Directed Lucy G
Found poem by city worm
What it’s like to be under it all. Learning about our lonely city through found items of litter from its streets.
Directed by: Lewis Lewis
Ray's Friend
After years in institutional care, Raymond Loveless reflects on survival, independence, and community in this short animation.
Ground Works Project - Directed Lucy G
Mr Danny Shaw
An autistic director reflects on how shyness motivates his approach to life and work.
Directed by: Dan Shaw
I am not a fairytale
I wondered what it would be like to be in someone else's body.
Directed by: The Professors
The World of Greener Lavelle
When Kim McDermottroe struggles to fit into the world, she creates characters and puppets to escape into a reality of her own making.
Directed by: Chris Bradburn
Annie & Bill
Nearing ninety, Norman Leaver shares an emotional and engaging account of how World War II shaped his childhood relationships with his parents.
Directed by: Rosy Carrick
We're All a Little Bit Autistic
Just one autistic person revealing the struggles he faces regularly in response to the statement "We're All a Little Bit Autistic"
Directed by: Sebastian Black
Huge congratulations to all the filmmakers, and thank you to the Selection Committee.
