The Other Film Festival 2025
Celebrate International Day of People with Disability and the closing night of The Other Film Festival (TOFF) 2025, with a free screening of six Australian short films by Deaf and Disabled creatives.
Catch the free, curated short film program, exploring stories of belonging and identity, presented as part of The Other Film Festival (TOFF).
The screening is also a great chance to meet and celebrate with filmmakers and audience members from this year’s festival.
Presented by Fed Square and The Other Film Festival.
FILM PROGRAM
Bokeh
Director / Writer: Christian Misuraca | Producer: Daniel Shao
12 mins | 2024 | Australia | English/ Auslan
Two photographers, one of which is Deaf, bond over their mutual passion for photography and embark on an unforgettable journey exploring the overlooked charms of the Melbourne cityscape to find the ‘perfect’ photo.
Blockhead and Sparkles and the Flood of Tears
Directors: Digby Webster, Lauren Orrell | Writers: Lauren Orrell, Rosie Lourde | Producer: Rosie Lourde
9 mins | 2021 | Australia | English
Featuring hand-drawn oil pastels by acclaimed artist Digby Webster, this animated short film celebrates neurodiversity as it follows two friends with unique gifts.
Dungeons, Goblins and Broccoli
Director: Dan Sanguineti | Writers: Dan Sanguineti, Russell Lee, Bus Stop Films participants | Producer: Dianna La Grassa | Company: Bus Stop Films
8 mins | 2023 | Australia | English
A group of avid Dungeons and Dragons players embark on their next quest, but their game takes a turn when a newcomer arrives. Distracted by her presence, the players become embroiled in a competition for her affection, but how far will they go to win her hand?
Songbirds
Director: Stefan Bugryn |Writer: Llewelyn Michael Bates
7 mins | 2022 | Australia |Ukrainian
A young, hard-of-hearing violinist auditioning for a music school in Ukraine is haunted by past memories.
When the Sky Was Blue
Director / Writer / Producer: Rae Choi | Producer: Sheree Ramage
14 Mins | 2021 | Australia | English, Mandarin
One Sunday between meals and chores with her family, ten-year-old Leah experiences small but striking moments of longing and loss. A series of reimagined memories, the offers a meditative and wistful glance into the intersectional identities of being Chinese-Australian.
Where the World is Quiet
Director / Writer / Producer: Ben Strum | Producers: Shahar Burla, Grace Tame | Company: Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia)
12 mins | 2025 | Australia | English
In this immersive and deeply personal documentary, former Australian of the Year Grace Tame explores her experience with autism and reflects on how long-distance running became a refuge for her.