Project type: Documentary
Duration: 47’
Language: Persian
Subtitles: Greek
Director: Mehdi Rakhshani
Producer: -
Country: Islamic Republic of Iran

In a village in Iran, a boy is born with severe physical disabilities. His parents, believing him to be stillborn, plan to bury him. Suddenly the boy begins moving with his arms and legs and returns to life. Throughout childhood, he learns to walk with the aid of crutches, made for him by his grandfather. Very soon he begins to curiously examine and explore the world around him. The boy draws everything on paper he sees and dreams that one day he will become a great artist. He moves to Tehran, the capital attending the University of Arts. He successfully participates in an international painting competition for disabled artists and is selected by UNESCO as the winner. This success leads him to be awarded a scholarship for education in Scotland. On completion of his education, he returns to his hometown in Sistan where he lives alone. He begins teaching art to students. He continues to create beautiful and unique works of art. The film "The Invisible Lines" is the life story of a disabled boy who loves painting and his unique talent enabled him to become the greatest disabled painter in the world.

Project type: Short Documentary
Duration: 30’
Language: Portuguese
Subtitles: Greek & English
Director: Nêio Mustafa
Producer: Nêio Mustafa
Country: Brazil

WHAT DOES IT TRULY MEAN TO SEE?
This documentary follows the life of Ednilson Sacramento — a writer, music producer, punk zine pioneer from Bahia, and accessibility activist — who, for over four decades, has defied a world not built for blind people.
From the underground scene of the 1980s to the creation of inclusive policies, Ednilson has carved paths where others saw only barriers. With sharp insight, he transforms the loss of sight into a deeper way of perceiving. Through his work in culture, music criticism, and audio description advocacy, he reveals how blindness can, paradoxically, uncover the blindness of society itself.
Intimate, direct, and told in reverse chronology, Seeing Beyond Sight is a powerful testimony of resilience and clarity — an invitation to rethink the value of our own vision.

Project type: Short
Duration: 03’
Language: English
Subtitles: -
Director: Imogen Butler
Producer: -
Country: United Kingdom

Vogue is a vibrant and empowering dance film that follows a diverse group of dancers with learning disabilities as they perform to Madonna’s iconic track, “Vogue.”
Embracing both individuality and unity, the dancers express themselves through a rich visual palette—donning trestle masks, colourful wigs, bold eye masks, and, at times, shedding them all to reveal their true selves.
The film blends stylized choreography with moments of raw authenticity, creating a celebration of identity, expression, and the power of being seen—both masked and unmasked.

Project type: Short
Duration: 09’ 41”
Language: English
Subtitles: Greek
Director: Ray Jacobs
Producer: Sabrina Scollan
Country: United Kingdom

A group of climate refugees, most of whom have disabilities, have made a home of an abandoned house.
They live, cook, laugh, cry, eat, dance and work the land together, feeling like a family while feeling vulnerable to the hostile outside climate.
A wild storm arrives and one of the group has to leave.

Project type: Short
Duration: 19’ 59”
Language: Persian
Subtitles: Greek
Director: Ali Farzanehpour
Producer: Ali Farzanehpour
Country: Islamic Republic of Iran

Jamal is a mentally disabled individual who has now become familiar with masturbation, which is causing trouble for his family. The family is trying to resolve this issue.

Project type: Short Documentary
Duration: 23’ 55”
Language: Portuguese
Subtitles: Greek
Director: Mariana Fagundes
Producer: Mariana Fagundes
Country: Brazil

Low vision dancer Renata Mara meets with the musical duo O Grivo for an artistic experience where sound is the element that unites the characters. The film documents the dimension of sound in the life of each individual, highlighted by the particularities of a dancer who, deprived of the sense of vision, attributes other values to the sound universe of urban everyday life, connecting her inner world to the livable world in the city where she lives.

Project type: Short Documentary
Duration: 27’
Language: Arabic
Subtitles: Greek
Director: Mahdi Zamanpoor Kiasari
Producer: Elaheh Mousavi
Country: Islamic Republic of Iran

Little Zahra lives happily with her blind parents in the chaotic conditions of Syria. This 7-year-old child owes her good mood to her parents, whom she calls them “angels sent by God” as a gift.

Project type: Documentary
Duration: 50’
Language: Italian
Subtitles: Greek
Director: Umberto Vescera
Producer: Umberto Vescera
Country: Italy

Intimate dialogue with a blind woman who shows us her surprising way of seeing life.

Project type: Film
Duration: 30’
Language: Greek
Subtitles: Greek
Director: Theodore Rakos
Producer: Cerebral Palsy Association of Northern Greece
Country: Greece

The Theatre Group of the Cerebral Palsy Association of Northern Greece has been working on the theme of violence, war, and peace.
For this purpose, their instructor distributes poems about peace, aiming for the participants to understand and read them in preparation for the activity they have collectively decided to create on this subject.

Project type: Documentary
Duration: 14’ 18”
Language: Afrikaans, Albanian, American Sign Language, Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Assamese, Australian Sign Language, Azerbaijani & Baluchi
Subtitles: Greek
Director: Yannis Bletas
Producer: Yannis Bletas
Country: Greece

Stelianna a young girl with autism, is a part of a theatrical group of people with disabilities, preparing a performance about herself.

Project type: Documentary
Duration: 52’ 45”
Language: Greek 
Subtitles: English
Director: Fanis Topsachalidis
Producer: Fanis Topsachalidis
Country: Greece

We follow a path for a whole year! A way, a program, for the universal accessibility of People with Disabilities in life.
A cultural event that includes People with Disabilities, is designed for them, but at the same time radiates to the whole of society.
With aesthetic simplicity and emotional depth, “THREADS” gently reminds us that life doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful. It just needs love, empathy, and a spark of optimism that says: “I can. I’m here. I matter.”
It is a film that sings a quiet hymn to life – a light that glows softly in the shadows, turning disability into a driving force, a source of inspiration and profound humanity.
All about inclusion, living alongside disability, accepting and loving unconditionally.

Project type: Short
Duration: 05’ 36”
Language: English
Subtitles: English and Audio Description
Director: Anna Pakman
Producer: Anna Pakman
Country: United States

A disabled couple trapped in their high-rise apartment during a massive earthquake must make an unthinkable decision to save their young son in this short thriller movie. Featuring Tony Award Winner Ali Stroker, and starring James Ian and Margo Gignac. 2025 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Winner.

Project type: Documentary
Duration: 30’ 36”
Language: English & Mongolian
Subtitles: English
Director: Itgel Byambadorj
Producer: Dulamsuren Jigjid
Country: Mongolia

Echoes Between Land and Blue Sky: The Lives of Mongolian Deaf Nomads documentary spotlights the lives of deaf herders in Mongolia, an overlooked community uniquely affected by climate change. Set against the backdrop of Mongolia’s breathtaking yet unforgiving landscapes, the film introduces herders who navigate the challenges of isolation, environmental shifts, and cultural preservation.
The documentary is structured into four acts, each focused on a different herder family, interconnected by overarching themes of climate resilience, cultural identity, and social inclusion.
The narrative concludes by connecting these personal stories to global issues, underscoring the urgent need for inclusive climate resilience and cultural preservation.

Project type: Documentary
Duration: 25’
Language: Uzbek
Subtitles: Greek
Director: Qudrat Atadjanov
Producer: Qudrat Atadjanov
Country: Uzbekistan

Film "Tolganay" tells the story of a woman who demonstrates incredible resilience and determination in the face of life’s hardships.

Project type: Documentary
Duration: 60’
Language: Ukrainian
Subtitles: English
Director: Yehor Vorobyov
Producer: Dmytro Ovechkin
Country: Ukraine

At the age of 12, Mykola Nizhnikovsky was injured during an explosion at a military training ground. He lost two legs and a hand and also received facial burns. The guy survived surgery, debilitating treatment and long rehabilitation. He again learned not only to walk, but also used to perceive himself new. Mykola was swimming and preparing for the Paralympic Games. But his dreams could not be fulfilled - Mykola has problems with overweighing. But Mykola kept on his sport training at a swimming pool. He wants to dedicate his victory to the mother, who left the job and moved to another city to care for her son with disabilities.
In an accident where Mykola was injured, his younger brother was died. He finds himself guilty of not being able to save his sibling…
On 2022, the main character, together with his mother and 5- year-old sister, ended up in an occupied city. Communication with them was interrupted for almost a month. The camera crew tried to find ways to evacuate them, but it was all in vain. Only a few months later the connection with them was restored..

Project type: Documentary, Short, Experimental
Duration: 14’
Language: -
Subtitles: English
Director: Hossein Gholami
Producer: Hossein Gholami
Country: Islamic Republic of Iran

War in Iran and and the immigration process for a mother and her 8-year-old daughter, who, because the mother is deaf, has to handle the immigration and house sales.

Project type: Short Documentary

Duration: 10’

Language: Norwegian

Subtitles: Greek & English

Director: Andreas Schille

Producer: Andreas Schille

Country: Norway

Simen studies sociology at the university. As a visually impaired student, it requires a little extra to study on an equal footing with others. The film follows Simen in everyday situations and on campus and shows how small accomodations can help to improve the experience of being a student.

Project type: Animation, Short,Student

Duration: 03’ 09”

Language: English

Subtitles: Greek & English

Director: Tortor Smith

Producer: Tortor Smith

Country: United Kingdom

Hot Mess offers an insight into ADHD in a compact and creative way, highlighting the damage and anxiety that can be caused by a well-meaning, but ultimately toxic, parent.

Project type: Documentary

Duration: 33’ 44”

Language: English Subtitles: Greek & English

Director: -

Producer: Magda Sliwinska, Irene Senna, Valeria Occelli, Mandy Redvers-Rowe & Tom Walker

Country: United Kingdom

What is Blindness? The World Unseen uses cinematography and live interactions to explore personal stories of visual impairment and challenge societal misconceptions around it.

Project type: Short

Duration: 12’ 44”

Language: Greek (Modern)

Subtitles: Greek & English

Director: Charalampos Kontopanagos

Producer: Charalampos Kontopanagos, "ILIANTHOS" Social Center for persons with disabilities Gastouni & realpeople studio

Country: Greece

Four stories shed light on the challenges and small victories of people with disabilities and autism. From the struggle to fit in at school, the lack of accessibility in the city, and the fight for employment, to the power of friendship, change begins when we see through someone else’s eyes. Synopsis Four poignant stories shed light on the diverse facets of life for individuals with disabilities and autism, underscoring the importance of acceptance and empathy. Two young newcomers, face the challenge of fitting into a new school environment, where mere courage isn’t enough to feel included. In the city, a lack of accessibility exposes everyday injustices often overlooked. The search for employment becomes a test of dignity and perseverance, while friendship and teamwork reveal how small gestures can lead to significant change. Through his quiet observations, Marios weaves together these stories, realizing that true change begins when we dare to see the world through someone else’s eyes. Every glance carries a struggle, every struggle brings us closer to understanding. The protagonists, individuals living with autism and disabilities, bring authenticity to their roles, reminding us that empathy and compassion are the foundations of an inclusive society.

Project type: Documentary

Duration: 25’ 23”

Language: Dutch

Subtitles: Greek

Director: Joost Ooijman

Producer: -

Country: Netherlands

In this film, we follow a year and a half in the life of Marieke van Driel-Boerrigter, chair of CP Netherlands, the national patient association for people with CP (Cerebral Palsy). It is a turbulent time in which, alongside the challenges that come with having CP, she also undergoes a rehabilitation process. How does she navigate this journey? Does the rehabilitation bring what she hopes for? Her story is representative of the experiences of people living with CP—a common yet often misunderstood condition.

Project type: Documentary

Duration: 30’

Language: Russian

Subtitles: English

Director: Анастасия Мулярова

Producer: -

Country: Belarus

The life of 22-year-old Nadya Mitsevich changed dramatically two years ago when she discovered the world of Paralympic skiing. The boarding school student, who uses a wheelchair, thought she was far from sports. But a meeting with the famous Paralympic champion Lyudmila Volchek changed her routine and became the starting point on the path to her goal. Thus, under the sensitive guidance of coach Anton Igorevich Rumyantsev, the naive and dreamy Nadya begins her journey to the heights of sport... In candid reflections, she shares her thoughts about time, which seems to her to fly by and then stand still. About love, which she is just beginning to understand. About the beauty that she sees in the world around her and in herself. About dreams, not all of which are destined to come true. About faith and hope. About the desire to win: both in competitions and in life. Nadya's story is the story of an ordinary girl from a boarding school who turns into a future star of Paralympic sports, proving that nothing is impossible if you are not afraid to dream and believe in yourself

Project type: Short Documentary, Experimental

Duration: 25’ 23’’

Language: Persian

Subtitles: English

Director: Seyed Saeed Safari

Producer: Seyed Saeed Safari

Country: Islamic Republic of Iran

Doushan tells the story of Amir, a young boy diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Living with the disease since the age of five, Amir is cared for by his devoted mother. Despite his severe physical limitations and constant pain, Amir approaches life with courage and emotional strength. Alongside the daily challenges of his condition, he experiences the universal struggles of growing up—including falling in love for the first time. His journey is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the need for love, connection, and dignity.

Project type: Documentary

Duration: 07’ 08”

Language: Armenian

Subtitles: English

Director: Milena Hovhannisyan

Producer: -

Country: Brazil

This documentary film tells the inspiring story of a man who, after losing both arms in an accident, continues to work and innovate. Despite his physical limitations, he remains dedicated to his craft, designing and building custom machinery to assist himself and others in their work. The film highlights his incredible determination, resilience, and ability to find solutions in the face of adversity. Through his personal journey, the documentary explores themes of hope, spirit, and human strength in the face of challenges.

Project type: Short Documentary

Duration: 30’

Language: Kurdish

Subtitles: Greek & English

Director: Serwa Alivaisy

Producer: Serwa Alivaisy

Country: Islamic Republic of Iran

Rojin's Dream is the story of the love life of a disabled couple who, despite their physical challenges, dream of having children and building a bright future.

Project type: Short, Student, Experimental

Duration: 09’ 33”

Language: English

Subtitles: English and Audio Description

Director: Leah Waring Byck

Producer: Leah Waring Byck

Country: United States

This film is about intersectional identity and social justice issues.

Project type: Documentary

Duration: 29’ 57”

Language: English

Subtitles: English

Director: Paolo Oliveros

disABLEd is a compelling documentary about redefining disability through art and storytelling. Led by photographer Lionel Migrino and journalist Sarah Harrower, the film dives into their human experiences and journey. Through Lionel’s stunning portraits, everyone’s narrative unfolds, revealing personal strength, resilience, and a unique window into a more personal world of disability in Calgary.

Producer: Paolo Oliveros Country: Canada

Project type: Short

Duration: 15’ 55”

Language: Portuguese

Subtitles: English

Director: Victor Di Marco & Marcio Picoli

Producer: Laura Moglia

Country: Brazil

It's so normal to be normal, isn't it?

Project type: Short

Duration: 09’

Language: Spanish

Subtitles: English

Director: Claudia Arribas

Producer: Violeta Octavio

Country: Spain

Rita and Celia are two teenagers with functional diversity that meet early in the afternoon to get ready and look beautiful for a classmate's birthday party. They debate which outfit to wear, although Celia is full of doubts and not too excited about going. Luckily, she still doesn't know that the birthday girl hasn't replied to Rita's text messages asking if they can go to the party or not. After hours of preparation, they will leave aside the "trendy" clothes and decide to dress how they really want, ready to attend the party regardless of the invitation.

Project type: Documentary

Duration: 09’ 36”

Language: Vietnamese

Subtitles: English

Director: Brianna Avnell

Producer: Jacob Willett & Brianna Avnell

Country: Not Specified

The Happiness Shop is more than just a retail shop in the streets of Vietnam - it’s a beacon of empowerment and inclusivity. Founded with a unique mission to provide meaningful employment opportunities for women with disabilities. Through their work crafting souvenirs from recycled materials, these remarkable individuals not only earn livelihoods but also gain a sense of purpose and independence. The Happiness Shop values fostering a community where everyone is valued and given the chance to thrive.

Project type: Short Documentary, Experimental

Duration: 03’ 17”

Language: - Subtitles: Greek & English

Director: Abidul Islam Omit

Producer: Abidul Islam Omit

Country: Bangladesh

In the bustling streets of Dhaka, two siblings navigate life’s challenges together. The elder brother, mute and deaf, sells jhalmuri to survive, while his mentally challenged sister relies on his care and protection. Through silent gestures and unspoken bonds, their story reveals the strength of family and resilience amid hardship.

Project type: Short

Duration: 15’ 47”

Language: Greek (Modern)

Subtitles: Greek

Director: Nikos Dortis

Producer: Nikos Dortis

Country: Greece

A young boy with a disability, struggling to navigate the challenges of elementary school, faces exclusion and adversity from his peers—until an unexpected event changes everything, revealing the true power of resilience and acceptance.

“How can you think if you cannot speak?” Four kids, age 5 to 15, share their thoughts on aphasia and show us how they communicate and interact with someone, who has difficulties expressing themselves verbally.

Project type: Documentary

Duration: 24’ 43”

Language: Italian

Subtitles: Greek

Director: Glauco Tortoreto

Producer: Mattia Tufano

Country: Italy

Life is a journey. Thirteen teenagers ages 15 to 18 now know this. They have walked Leonardo's Way from Lecco to Milan, helping each other. The visual and/or hearing impairments of some of them are the pretext to tell the story of their personal growth, their approach to life, which already preludes the transformation of their limitations into resources. Guided by Dario Sorgato, an Usher Syndrome patient, President and Founder of NoisyVision, they were able to experience the true essence of an inclusive way of hiking, where friendship and sharing, solidarity and respect prevail.

Project type: Documentary

Duration: 51’ 15”

Language: Italian

Subtitles: Greek & English

Director: Alberto Valtellina

Producer: Alberto Valtellina

Country: Italy

This is the first chapter of a journey into neurodiversity, a gentle journey ‘beyond the medical gaze’, with a focus on selfrepresentation. Guide and mentor of the production is Enrico Valtellina, an authoritative voice in the current debate on the issues, the title of the film is taken from one of his publications (Tipi Umani Particolarmente Strani - La sindrome di Asperger come oggetto culturale’, Mimesis 2016), now a reference.

Project type: Short

Duration: 06’

Language: English

Subtitles: Greek & English

Director: John Steven Schaffer

Producer: -

Country: United States

An Irish autistic man uses photographs and videos to create art that can identify where places of social refuge exist in public spaces.

Project type: Short

Duration: 17’ 55”

Language: English

Subtitles: Greek

Director: Ella Ogechi Chikezie

Producer: Precious Iroagalachi & Ella Ogechi Chikezie

Country: Nigeria

Logline: Twelve-year-old Halima, an autistic girl unseen by her mother, finds her voice through football, forcing her father to confront his silence and fight for his daughter's right to be herself. Synopsis: Halima, a 12-year-old girl with autism, struggles to fit into her environment in the rural, low-income Hausa community of IdiAraba, Lagos. Her world is one of isolation, marked by misunderstanding from her family and peers. Her mother, Amina, a woman embittered by her sacrifices, views Halima’s behavior as a burden, while her father, Ishaya, shows a quiet yet powerless empathy. At school, Halima is bullied, her mathematical brilliance overshadowed by her social challenges. Halima’s only respite is football, a simple ball she clings to for comfort and expression. When her mother attempts to arrange her marriage to an older suitor, Halima’s silent rebellion comes to life on the football field, where she astounds the community with her skill. In this moment, her father steps in to protect her, marking a turning point for their family and Halima’s journey toward acceptance and autonomy.

Project type: Documentary

Duration: 21’ 39”

Language: Spanish

Subtitles: Greek

Director: David Rodríguez Muñiz

Producer: Alex Galán

Country: Spain

Miguel is 18 years old, he is autistic and he only feels calm underwater. With the help of an instructor he will try to become the first autistic person in Spain to dive to 25 meters. A journey into the deepest dreams of a special mind.