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Beacon Films CIC Beacon Films CIC supports the talents and creativity of disabled and neurodivergent filmmakers and exhibitors.

Beacon Films is a multi-award winning production company of disabled, autistic and neurodivergent filmmakers. Our unique approach leads to films that are as memorable and entertaining as they are informative and awareness-raising. Through our training, we enable learning disabled, disabled, autistic and neurodivergent people to discover and develop filmmaking skills and talents. Working alongside

industry mentors, our most experienced filmmakers take part in professional commissions, working with clients and creative partner agencies to produce outstanding work that is shown all over the world.

The final film the group from the Empower project made was a mokumentary about superheroes.
15/08/2025

The final film the group from the Empower project made was a mokumentary about superheroes.

The first film the group made was a documentary about the issues surrounding bus travel if for autistic people.
15/08/2025

The first film the group made was a documentary about the issues surrounding bus travel if for autistic people.

The Empower Works project group creating a film noir aesthetic
14/08/2025

The Empower Works project group creating a film noir aesthetic

More from the Empower Works project. The group wrote, shot, directed, acted and edited every film they made.
14/08/2025

More from the Empower Works project. The group wrote, shot, directed, acted and edited every film they made.

More from the Empower Works project. Here's Alex directing a scene.
13/08/2025

More from the Empower Works project. Here's Alex directing a scene.

More from the Empower Works project. All of the participants learnt a range of skills. Here's Simon getting ready to rec...
13/08/2025

More from the Empower Works project. All of the participants learnt a range of skills. Here's Simon getting ready to record some sound.

More from the Empower Works project. Lucy setting up a shot.
12/08/2025

More from the Empower Works project. Lucy setting up a shot.

More from the Empower Works project. Phil being creative with an unusual camera angle.
12/08/2025

More from the Empower Works project. Phil being creative with an unusual camera angle.

As things are quiet at Beacon Films at the moment we thought we would share some behind the scenes photographs over the ...
11/08/2025

As things are quiet at Beacon Films at the moment we thought we would share some behind the scenes photographs over the next couple of weeks. This was part of the Empower Works project funded by North of Tyne Combined Authority.

The award-winning BFI Film Academy, delivered by Beacon Films, starts again in October 2025!Are you a disabled or neurod...
06/08/2025

The award-winning BFI Film Academy, delivered by Beacon Films, starts again in October 2025!

Are you a disabled or neurodivergent young person who loves film?

Would you like to make and star in your own film?

To qualify you must live in North East England and be aged:
- 16 - 19 or
- 20 - 25, if you have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

No experience? No problem! We will show you how to use cameras, sound and music to create your own film!

We have 12 FREE places available.

To apply for a place, please sign up for a Taster & Application session

Book online at:

Our entry level programme for 16-25 year olds to discover their filmmaking talents

We are working with ARC Stockton Arts Centre, who are hosting a Relaxed Screening this week just in time to celebrate Au...
15/04/2025

We are working with ARC Stockton Arts Centre, who are hosting a Relaxed Screening this week just in time to celebrate Autism Acceptance month!

Dartmouth Films The Stimming Pool (12a) is an exciting new release film created by a collective of autistic filmmakers, The Neurocultures Collective, using a collaborative filmmaking model and exploring neurodivergent perspectives.

Thursday 17th April 6pm

Our Relaxed Cinema project is supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery funding on behalf of BFI Film Audience Network.

A part documentary, part fantasy film exploring autism created by an autistic film collective using an inclusive, collaborative filmmaking model. Created by a collective of neurodivergent filmmakers in an attempt to provide an alternative and artistic take on what it’s like to live with neurodiver...

We're really excited to be working with Brewery Arts in Kendal, who are hosting a number of Relaxed Screenings this week...
05/04/2025

We're really excited to be working with Brewery Arts in Kendal, who are hosting a number of Relaxed Screenings this week just in time to celebrate Autism Acceptance month!

First up are screenings of Dartmouth Films The Stimming Pool (12a) - an exciting new release fantasy/ documentary film created by a collective of autistic filmmakers, The Neurocultures Collective, using a collaborative filmmaking model. The Stimming Pool

Tuesday 8th April 4.30pm
Thursday 10th April 4.30pm

Tickets: https://www.breweryarts.co.uk/event/the-stimming-pool/

There's also a Relaxed Screening of Modern Films Memoir of a Snail (15) a stop motion animated film for adults which was Oscar® nominated for Best Animated Feature. The film is a charming and offbeat tale of life’s ups and downs 🐌

Wednesday 9th April 4.30pm

Tickets: https://www.breweryarts.co.uk/event/memoir-of-a-snail/

Our Relaxed Cinema project is supported by Film Hub North with National Lottery funding on behalf of BFI Film Audience Network.

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Beacon Films is a multi-award winning production company of filmmakers with learning difficulties, autism and additional needs. Our unique approach leads to films that are as memorable and entertaining as they are informative and awareness-raising. Through our training, we enable people with learning difficulties and autism to discover and develop filmmaking skills and talents. Working alongside industry mentors, our most experienced filmmakers take part in professional commissions, working with clients and creative partner agencies to produce outstanding work that is shown all over the world.