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

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.

• Where the World is Quiet | 11 mins | Dir. Ben Strum

• Beyond The Waves | 7 mins | Dir. Oliver Marsden, Karen Jackson
  Sydney Premiere

• Paralysis | 7 mins | Dir. Lianne Mackessy

• Culicidae | 7 mins | Dir. Greg Moran

• The Happiness Shop | 10 mins | Dir. Brianna Avnell
  World Premiere

• Me, Migraine, and I | 10mins | Dir. Xin Di Lim
  Sydney Premiere

• Boldly Go | 6 mins | Dir. Christopher Cosgrove

• Some Kind of Blue | 16 mins | Dir. Rae Choi
  Sydney Premiere

• Talent over Tourettes | 5 mins | Dir. Suzanna Steele

• They Skate | 5 mins | Dir. Jacqui Sharah

• Dancer | 13 mins | Dir. Nomin Gantulga

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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  

• Drive: Accessible underground parking is available via Livingstone Road (please note there will be limited spots available)

• Drop off points: Drop-off points available on-site underground via Livingstone Road or Lilydale Street (side street)

• Bus: 412: Campsie to City Martin Place (Stop ID 220492) 418: Kingsford to Burwood (Stop ID 220422) 425: Tempe to Dulwich Hill (Stop ID 220422) 426: Dulwich Hill to City Martin Place (Stop ID 220430)

• Train: 9 minute walk from Marrickville Station (T3 line)

• Bike: The Cycleway Finder shows options for cycling in the area.
  There is a designated bicycle parking located on Lilydale Street.

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!