Cinema, made the
way our minds work.
Divergent Cinema CIC is a non-profit platform for autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, Tourette's and otherwise neurodivergent filmmakers. We programme films, run a vetted professional directory, and write the accessibility playbook for everyone else.
Four jobs. Done slowly,
done with care.
Platform the work
Curate, programme and tour films directed, written, edited or scored by neurodivergent artists across the UK.
Build the network
A members directory of vetted neurodivergent professionals — crew, cast, post and music — searchable by role and location.
Set the standard
Publish open, practical accessibility guidance for low-sensory sets, calm call sheets and inclusive recruitment.
Pay the artists
Member fees and partner funding go directly into honoraria, festival travel, and submission fee waivers.
“The industry assumes neurodivergence is something to disclose, manage or mask. We think it's a creative asset — and the work speaks for itself.”
Four doors in. Pick the one that fits your week.
Stream this season's selections.
The Films page hosts the current programme — embedded for free, captioned, and never auto-playing.
Browse the programmeBecome a member.
Pay-what-you-can membership unlocks the professional network and supports submission fee waivers for ND artists.
Become a memberCrew up from the network.
Producers and commissioners — search the directory for editors, DPs, composers, sound and lighting talent.
Open the directorySubmit a film.
Open call runs twice a year. ND artists submit for free. Email us to be added to the next call alert.
Email the teamPay-what-you-can.
Unlock the network.
Membership funds artist honoraria and submission fee waivers, and gives you access to our directory of vetted neurodivergent professionals — editors, producers, actors, sound and lighting crew.
