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Frame Shift Short Films presented by Accessible Arts

26 November 2024

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Cinema

Discover a bold collection of works from filmmakers with disability. These groundbreaking, thought-provoking works redefine genres and push the boundaries of experimental film techniques.

Image credit: Demon Derriere, FA[C]TS, 2022, film still. Photo by Lexy Potts.

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Groundbreaking films by artists with disability

Accessible Arts and Sydney Opera House presents a curated selection of groundbreaking films and video artworks by artists with disability or who are d/Deaf.

Featuring eleven original works which explore themes of intersectional identity, creative expression and social connectedness, Frame Shift amplifies the collaboration of filmmakers and artists with and without disability to disrupt narrative and forge new creative futures.

This special screening includes a new commissioned work by installation and video artist Amanda Bennetts, as well as celebrated ArtScreen artists Sofya Gollan, Dani Pearce and Demon Derriere.

This collection of video artworks ranges from the haunting to the humorous, delving into the psychology of illness, reimagining genres, and pushing the boundaries of experimental film techniques.

Sydney Opera House and Accessible Arts present

This program is made possible with the support of the City of Sydney and Create NSW

  • Audio described
  • Aslan interpreted
  • Open captioned
  • Wheelchair accessible

All artworks are in English and will be captioned, Auslan interpreted, and audio described. There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations in our theatres.

'Frame Shift' Auslan Video by Demon Derriere

Curatorial Statement

This curated collection of video artworks showcases the creativity and artistic excellence of people with disability or who are d/Deaf through diverse works which have been directed, produced or written by disabled filmmakers. 

Empowering artists with disability to tell their stories in their own way, this collection amplifies their voices and creatively. Through authentic collaboration between actors, crew, and creators with disability, this unmissable compilation collection underscores the crucial role of representation in every aspect of production.

Frame Shift celebrates intersectionality and reflects the diverse experiences within disability. Some of the works explore deeply personal perspectives and intimate experiences, while others offer levity and humour. Each work has been selected for its outstanding creativity, showcasing exceptional technical, and conceptual merit.

Through unique storytelling and experimental techniques, this distinctive collection pushes the boundaries of traditional filmmaking through creative access.

The Program

Amanda Bennetts Carve Crevice from Grace, 2024

Sofya Gollan THRESHOLD, 2023

Back to Back Theatre Radial (Bleach), 2022

Tanya Modini And the Ocean Agreed, 2023

Lauren Orrell, Digby Webster and Jess Milne Blockhead and Sparkles and the Flood of Tears, 2021

Demon Derriere FA[C]TS, 2022

Rubyrose Bancroft Seven Deadly Sins, 2020

Lily Drummond With Love, Lottie, 2024

Back to Back Theatre The Democratic Set Seoul, 2023

Steve Anthopoulos Voice Activated, 2022

Dani Pearce Places I Go, 2022

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