Uniquely Human - A Different Way of Seeing Autism (Animated Short, 4 minutes)
This animated short, made by critically acclaimed disabled Autistic Filmmaker and Actor - Sam Downie, is a fascinating way of looking into the world of Autism and Disability, by showing how we, as Autistic adults are described and treated by society.
*Please wear Headphone when watching online - for the full Immersive soundtrack.
The film has a new dynamic immersive Cinematic Soundtrack mixed in DOLBY Atmos. It also features animated VFX and a voiceover (Narrator) - which are used to create a dramatic storyline.
All performers in this film have Autism or are on the Neurodiverse Spectrum.
Film Notes :
2022 : Film Re-Edited and a new Immersive Music Soundtrack mixed in DOLBY Atmos added. The online version here has a Binaural Soundtrack - please wear headphones. The Cinema version is Dolby Atmos 7.1 immersive.
Summer 2021 : Shown online at two Disability conferences.
2020 : New shots and sequences added, shot during the 1st Lockdown in Bristol, UK during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Adding a new re-focus to this short film.
2019 : Film developed as part of the Different Voices 3 film project with Biggerhouse Films / 104 Films.
-
Sam DownieDirectorDawn Of The Dark Fox
-
Sam DownieWriter
-
Sam DownieProducerDawn Of The Dark Fox
-
Tom StubbsProducerBiggerhouse Film
-
Stephen ClarkeProducerBiggerhouse Film
-
Alex UsborneProducer104 Films
-
Sam DownieKey Cast"Voiceover"Lots of Credits
-
Project Type:Animation, Experimental, Music Video, Short, Other
-
Genres:Animation, Storytelling, Disability, Autism, VFX, Short Film, Dolby Atmos, Immersive, Immersive Audio
-
Runtime:4 minutes
-
Completion Date:November 20, 2022
-
Production Budget:2,000 GBP
-
Country of Origin:United Kingdom
-
Country of Filming:United Kingdom
-
Language:English
-
Shooting Format:Sony Alpha Mirrorless
-
Aspect Ratio:16:9
-
Film Color:Black & White
-
First-time Filmmaker:Yes
-
Student Project:No
-
Manchester Histories DigiFest 2020Manchester
United Kingdom
September 4, 2020
Official Selection -
Sheffield Doc/Fest 2019Sheffield
United Kingdom
June 7, 2019
Shown in the "We Are Neurodiverse" screening and talk session -
Encounters Film FestivalBristol
United Kingdom
September 25, 2019
Official Selection (out of competition) -
Considered for : BAFTA British Animation Short Film 2020London
United Kingdom
January 11, 2020
BAFTA
Considered for : British Animation Short Film 2020 -
ICA LondonLondon
United Kingdom
November 23, 2019
London Premiere
https://www.ica.art/learning/we-are-neurodiverse-screening -
The Autism ShowManchester
United Kingdom
June 29, 2019
Official Selection -
JUST EATBristol
United Kingdom
June 27, 2019
Official Selection -
Different Voices 3 : Life MagnifiedBristol
United Kingdom
March 15, 2019
UK Premier
Official Selection
Distribution Information
-
Sam DownieDistributorCountry: WorldwideRights: All Rights