Are you a neurodivergent or learning-disabled screen maker? then Sit Down Shutup and Watch (SDSW) is your festival!

In 2026, SDSW will continue its expanded online format.

SDSW 2026 will be a festival of:

• many screenings,
• dynamic workshops,
• topical talks, and
• interactive trans global activities.

We will also host face-to-face screenings and red-carpet events in South Australia.
Watch this space for event details!

Sit Down Shutup and Watch (SDSW) is led by learning disabled & neurodivergent people.

Your entry fee helps us grow the festival, if the cost is a barrier for you, please reach out to us for a waiver.

Awards & Prizes

Awards celebrate and acknowledge the work of neurodivergent and learning-disabled filmmakers.

Rules & Terms

Eligbility:

Only neurodivergent and learning-disabled filmmakers and screen artists can enter.

Non-disabled people and organisations can give support and advice.

Please do not enter if you do not meet this criterion.

Genre:

All genres including animation, documentary, drama, and experimental.

Duration: up to 30 minutes not including Credits.

Accessibility:

All films must have Closed Captions (in English).

Copyright:

The content you submit must be your own work.

We will not accept films that breach international copyright laws.

Sound track:

The music you use must either:

• be licensed to you, or
• free to use under creative commons,
• or be made by you.

In summary, you must have permission in writing to use all the music, sound and images of people in your film.

Any content that is offensive, discriminatory or illegal will not be accepted.

For relevant Entry and Permission forms:

Email suzanne.merrall@tutti.org.au

Films should be submitted in the following format:

File type -.MOV files or MP4 Compression - H.264 Ratio format -1920 x 1080p Colour encoding system - PAL

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  • Peter Dorn Ravlin

    Thank you so much for selecting Dust Angel for your festival my learning disability is dyspraxia I might be a tad on the autistic spectrum filmmaking has been the one area of my life I am successful in in many other areas that are easy for others I struggle in and I assume is that way for many others who submitted to this festival so thank you for allowing us to share our work take care myself Peter

    November 2022
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  • Gabriele Nugara

    A great and brave festival, a very honest and nice communication.

    November 2020
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  • Ashlee London

    Great festival to be a part of! Good work to all involved!

    October 2020
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  • Reyes Caballero

    Gracias pro su tratamiento.
    Y su amabilidad.

    November 2018
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  • Koba Tskhakaia

    Your festival is a very interesting event!

    October 2018
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