So excited to finally be able to share our little movie AUTISM PLAYS ITSELF with everyone. A film shot in 1957 in at the Maudsley Hospital, London, captures the movements and behaviour of children under observation for atypical behaviour. In the present day, three autistic respondents watch the footage, bringing new insightful interpretations of the children’s behaviour as they explore the sparse environment of the clinic. Through speculation and identification, with wit and audacity, the responses forge a new soundtrack from an autistic point of view. As the film evolves, it takes on the rhythms and repetitions of the children’s activities, becoming a playful homage to the body language of autism. OFFICIAL SELECTION: London Short Film Festival 2025 Edinburgh Film Festival 2024 Hot Docs Documentary Festival (Winner of Best International Short Film Festival) 2024 Krakow Film Festival 2024
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Search Out Science.
He's gonna be a wee bit embarrassed when he actually finds out where all these little Autistics come from. (hint: it's mainly from Autistic folk having sex).
Welcome to Fright Night!
A wee bit quiet on the angry Autistic front at the mo' as I'm busy beavering away on the artwork for Frightfest in Glasgow next month....All the film posters are completed (and being unveiled daily on t'interweb) so currently hard at work on the guest portraits. Anyway I thought I'd share an interview I did regarding the illustrations I create for this fine festival way back in 2018. And there's even a copy added below for those of you who don't like links and/or pictures. Enjoy.
How Soon Is Now?
"I am the son, and the heir, of a shyness that is criminally vulgar, I am the son and heir, of nothing in particular." Happy 40th birthday to the most heartbreaking and honest song of my/our teen years ever. The Smiths - "How Soon Is Now" And you can read more about (my) Autistic love of certain songs here if you so desire. You're welcome.
Reasons Why....
Folk have been asking why I find the Autism/Nazi posts so offensive (yes there are people that stupid) so for anyone still wondering why, here's an article from the Holocaust Memorial Trust : Hope that makes it clear. And whilst you process that think about this - Around 275,000 disabled people were killed by the Nazis, today the UK government will attend the Holocaust Remembrance Day services before heading back to Westminster to announce their plans to cut disability benefits this coming Wednesday. And all whilst attempting to legalize assisted suicide behind closed doors. Have a great week everyone.
A Request....
"Orange man's bad friend done Nazi salute, let's make Autism jokes" Seriously if you read this blog and have posted any of those oh so hilarious memes then fuck off with that shite...it's kinda tiring now.