The fourth All In Film Fest is returning this week, with a selection of short films created by, starring and about individuals with diverse abilities.
This inclusive film event is free and will be held in-person — in Maier Hall at Peninsula College, 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles — and virtually, at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, and 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. Links to the Zoom session, film previews and more can be found at clallammosaic.org/all-in-film-fest.
The film fest is a collaborative project between Clallam Mosaic and Peninsula College’s Magic of Cinema, Studium Generale and Access Services. This year the festival is joined by the Clallam Resilience Project.
The majority of the films were purchased from Sproutflix, a distributor that houses the largest and most diverse international collection of films made by and featuring people with diverse abilities especially intellectual and developmental disabilities.
On the screen
The following films from Sproutflix will be showcased:
• “100% Myself” — Climbing has helped Georgia, a young woman on the autism spectrum, to confront her issues and realize that, for her, ‘normal’ just isn’t.
• “Coaching Colburn” — James Colburn was born with Fragile X Syndrome. At 26, he is a child at heart who finds joy in the smallest things and uses his gift of comedic timing to inspire those around him.
• “Distinctively” — Ella and Eavan, both age 6, are identical twins. They were born only three minutes apart, yet are separated by a large distinction: Ella has Down syndrome while Eavan does not.
• “Drumming Is Like Thunder” — The phrase “can’t stop the music” exists for a reason. And that reason is Duncan Armstrong. ‘Drumming is Like Thunder’ showcases one human’s showmanship and determination to defy the bullying behavior and his dream to perform in major cities around the globe.
• “I Go Down” — A music video about the ability of a musician not the disability of a man with autism. Musician, David Andrews has a Masters in Educational Psychology.This video is about the ability of a human being, not the disability of man with autism.
• “Look the Part” — Sam is a cleaner working in a large theatre who has a passion to be a dancer, but is too shy to realize her dreams. “Look The Part” shows us that talent comes in all shapes and sizes, and can often defy expectations.
• “Meet the Rap Group” — An introduction to Zulu P, a group of four rappers with developmental challenges who create some wild beats.
• “The House” — Tells the story of a group of women as they explore their own lives and memories through drawings and animations the director created from their artwork.
• “Track by Track” — The film follows the story of Kendall Collins, an 18-year-old sketch artist with autism who is on the brink of adulthood. As he prepares for college and promotes his artwork, he must learn to navigate the practicalities of everyday life.
And from Bus Stop Films in Australia:
• “Dancer” — Gerelee, a Deaf teenage girl, decides to follow her dreams and audition for a dance company, despite her father’s protest. Dancer is the second collaboration between Bus Stop Films and The Arts Council of Mongolia.
About Clallam Mosaic
Since 1998, local nonprofit Clallam Mosaic strives to “empower people of all abilities to flourish.” Providing year-round non-vocational day programs, Clallam Mosaic offers lifelong learning opportunities, recreational experiences, supports for creative endeavors, social interactions and advocacy education.
Clallam Mosaic also provides community engagement services to increase community access through one-on-one support, and hosts the local Parent to Parent chapter, offering support and advocacy to families caring for individuals with special needs.
To learn more about Clallam Mosaic, visit clallammosaic.org.
About the Clallam Resilience Project
The Clallam Resilience Project is a consortium of more than 50 organizations working together to foster resiliency for our residents, organizations, community, and systems. Using research from the NEAR sciences, they provide opportunities to connect, learn, and educate on how and why to apply trauma sensitive care county wide.
NEAR sciences are: Neuroscience, Epigenetics, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and Resiliency.
October is Resilience Month. Find month long events at sites.google.com/view/clallamresilienceproject.
