Discover the future of disability-led cinema - right here in the Inner West!

Filmable is a short film festival celebrating diverse perspectives of disability on screen. This free event features two exciting sessions.

Session 1 - Wednesday 3 December 2025

Inclusion Festival Hackathon Red Carpet screening (6.30pm to 7pm)
World premiere of three short films created in just 48 hours by first-time filmmakers with disability, shot entirely on a mobile phone. Presented by The Story Mill.

Join Us | 2 mins
World Premiere
Myself | 4 mins
World Premiere
How Can We Make It Better? | 5 mins
World Premiere

Filmable Short Film Festival (7pm–8:30pm)
A showcase of cutting-edge disability-led shorts curated by disabled filmmaker Kyle Goldfinch.

This session is rated unclassified 15+. People under 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Some Kind of Blue | 16 mins | Dir. Rae Choi
Sydney Premiere
Content warning: High-pitched sounds (akin to tinnitus) are used throughout the film.
Talent over Tourettes | 5 mins | Dir. Suzanna Steele
Me, Migraine, and I | 10mins | Dir. Xin Di Lim
Sydney Premiere
Content warning: Flashing images. high-pitched sounds (akin to tinnitus) and static crackling.
Beyond The Waves | 7 mins | Dir. Oliver Marsden, Karen Jackson
Sydney Premiere
The Happiness Shop | 10 mins | Dir. Brianna Avnell
World Premiere
Break
Where the World is Quiet | 11 mins | Dir. Ben Strum
Content warning: Includes references to child sexual abuse and eating disorders.
They Skate | 5 mins | Dir. Jacqui Sharah
Dancer | 13 mins | Dir. Nomin Gantulga
Paralysis | 7 mins | Dir. Lianne Mackessy
Boldly Go | 6 mins | Dir. Christopher Cosgrove
Content warning: Mild Coarse Language
Culicidae | 7 mins | Dir. Greg Moran

Session 2 - Saturday 6 December 2025 (3.30pm to 5pm)

Filmmaker Panel + Screening
Join us for an evening of disability-led cinema. Screenings include:

Inspire ME - Determined to become the most inspirational disabled person ever, Madeleine Stewart embarks on a journey to become a Paralympian.
Voice Activated - A florist with a stutter is forced to cooperate with a voice-activated car on the way to an important delivery.
Diving In - Will romance blossom for Alex? The competitive swimmer is madly in love with Jen, who works at the local pool. First, he needs to make a date, but his mischievous friends aren’t helping.

Each film will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers about their creative process.
Presented by The Story Mill.

Accessibility

Venue is wheelchair accessible
All screenings include captions
Assistance animals welcome

Getting there

Filmable is part of Inner West Council's Inclusion Festival. Learn more.

To discuss your access needs or for any questions about this event, please contact Finn at finn.okeefe@innerwest.nsw.gov.au or phone 02 9335 2139.

All welcome! Please book a ticket for all attendees, including support workers and interpreters. Capacity is strictly limited. Book now to avoid missing out!

Contact the host of Filmable Short Film Festival: Disability-led cinema in the Inner West!