PORT ANGELES — The third All-IN Film Festival will be presented at Peninsula College on Friday and Saturday.
This year’s eight films focus on self-discovery, particularly of artistic talents in ways that showcase the creativity and voices of neuro-diverse individuals, organizers said.
The free presentations will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday and at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Peninsula College’s Little Theater at 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd. Those unable to attend in person can see it on Zoom at https://pencol-edu.zoom.us/j/81666965331. The meeting ID: 816 6696 5331.
A reception will follow the Friday evening event.
At the Saturday showing, writer Christine Motokane will sign copies of her book “Working the Double Shift: A Young Woman’s Journey with Autism.” The book is an autobiography by a young woman with autism, covering her journey from birth to college.
Magic of Cinema is collaborating with Clallam Mosaic to host the film festival that features movies by and about individuals in the intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) community. The event is co-sponsored by Studium Generale and Services for Students with Disabilities.
At the festival, participants can learn about Clallam Mosaic, which provides activities, information and advocacy toolkits for people with special needs and their families, friends and caregivers. Mosaic’s mission is to empower individuals in the I/DD community.
Peninsula College is working with Mosaic’s leaders, including Executive Director Julia Montagnet, Program and Communications Director Catherine McKinney and Board President Bonne Smith.
Four of this year’s films come from Sproutflix, a distributor that houses the largest collection of films featuring people in the I/DD community.
“Laser Beak Man” tells the story of a child who was never expected to walk or speak but who overcame incredible odds to become an accomplished visual artist.
“Meet Munch Jr.” also showcases a young artist, Nikau, who creates a colorful work and turns to his animator dad to help fulfill his aspirations of bringing the character Munch Jr. to life.
“Ryan Matthews: Basically Me” is about artist Ryan, who is on the spectrum and has been perfecting his favorite subject — trains.
Finally, “Debbie Dreams” is a two-minute animation of a dream sequence from Debbie, a young woman with Down syndrome.
From Back to Back Theatre in Australia comes “Whatever Scares You,” the story of Breanna Deleo, a young woman who identifies as neurodivergent and is in her first year of work as a professional artist.
Finally, from Bus Stop Films, also in Australia, are three selections. These include “One Giant Leap,” a space-themed, stop-motion animation film produced by students in Bus Stop’s Accessible Film Studies Program.
“Kill Off” tells the story of a woman in the I/DD community who forms an unlikely friendship with a Sudanese refugee through their mutual love of KRUMP, and “Be My Brother” is the story of a young man with a Dictaphone changing the perspective of two people he meets at a bus stop.
Those who miss the festival can see a Studium Generale presentation by Clallam Mosaic at 12:35 p.m. Oct. 26 in the Little Theater. The presentation, which will include a discussion with a local artist and a screening of “Meet Munch Jr.,” also can be seen at https://pencol-edu.zoom.us/j/82308557946. The meeting ID is 823 0855 7946.
