Ruben Reuter

The Puppet Asylum

Otto Baxter, a filmmaker with Down's Syndrome, directs and stars in this musical horror-comedy short based on his life, set in Victorian London.

Disability and Abortion: The Hardest Choice

Actors Ruth Madeley and Ruben Reuter, both disabled, examine the complex ethical issues around terminating a pregnancy after 24 weeks where there may be a chance of certain impairments or conditions.

Mobility

It's the first day of sixth form, and Mike, Sonny and Dan are heading in on the mobility bus. Will they make it to school without strangling each other?

Otto Baxter: Not a F***ing Horror Story

We follow Otto Baxter, a 35-year-old man with Down Syndrome, over six years, as he writes and directs a foul-mouthed, autobiographical comedy-horror-musical set in Victorian London. Otto, who has always struggled to explain how he feels, uses his film The Puppet Asylum to explore his birth, adoption and his epic battle with ‘The Master’ – an evil magician hell-bent on controlling his life. During the filmmaking process Otto’s birth mother dies and he finds himself confronting life in the real world, including his future. Otto’s filmmaker friends Bruce Fletcher and Peter Beard help him to bring his vision to life, but also learn more about his unique perspective on the world and how they can play a role in his future.

The Dumping Ground

Following the exploits and antics of children living in a care home. Growing up in a care home brings all sorts of tough challenges, but the kids know that if they stick together, they can get through anything life throws at them.

The Syndicate

A drama exploring how winning the lottery transforms the lives of ordinary people.

The Puppet Asylum

Otto Baxter, a filmmaker with Down's Syndrome, directs and stars in this musical horror-comedy short based on his life, set in Victorian London.

Disability and Abortion: The Hardest Choice

Actors Ruth Madeley and Ruben Reuter, both disabled, examine the complex ethical issues around terminating a pregnancy after 24 weeks where there may be a chance of certain impairments or conditions.

Mobility

It's the first day of sixth form, and Mike, Sonny and Dan are heading in on the mobility bus. Will they make it to school without strangling each other?

Otto Baxter: Not a F***ing Horror Story

We follow Otto Baxter, a 35-year-old man with Down Syndrome, over six years, as he writes and directs a foul-mouthed, autobiographical comedy-horror-musical set in Victorian London. Otto, who has always struggled to explain how he feels, uses his film The Puppet Asylum to explore his birth, adoption and his epic battle with ‘The Master’ – an evil magician hell-bent on controlling his life. During the filmmaking process Otto’s birth mother dies and he finds himself confronting life in the real world, including his future. Otto’s filmmaker friends Bruce Fletcher and Peter Beard help him to bring his vision to life, but also learn more about his unique perspective on the world and how they can play a role in his future.

The Dumping Ground

Following the exploits and antics of children living in a care home. Growing up in a care home brings all sorts of tough challenges, but the kids know that if they stick together, they can get through anything life throws at them.

The Syndicate

A drama exploring how winning the lottery transforms the lives of ordinary people.