For Better, for Worse

A short documentary about PLACES, a groundbreaking new program being operated by Bus Stop Films, aimed at people who have undertaken previous filmmaking courses or have measurable on the job experience in filmmaking and live with a disability. This documentary follows participants through the process of creating a short film, as the pilot program is operated for the first time.

Meet Damon Rowett, AFL NSW/ACT Inclusion Rams Captain, and longtime Inclusion Football participant from the AFL Hunter Central Coast. Made in collaboration with Bus Stop Films participants and Ironbark Films.

Upcoming short film made in collaboration with Bus Stop Films participants.

A short documentary showcasing participants of Bus Stop Films new inclusive acting program, made in collaboration with Actors Centre Australia.

An elderly sea captain invites a spirited retiree on a date aboard his boat, desperately hoping she doesn't discover his crippling fear of land.

Oscar, a young sex worker, spends the night with an older client who introduces him to GHB and promises care. As the drug takes hold, reality fractures and the bathroom transforms—until the night turns dangerous.

A weary man at the end of his tether is taught to accept his existence through the emotional hardships of a retired paramedic.

An ice cream cart, a sunset, and a shared memory—two strangers rediscover a connection that speaks louder than words.

Short film from Andrew Kavanagh in collaboration with Bus Stop Films participants.

A teenage girl, who feels left out and ignored by her peers, is inspired to do something audacious in order to get noticed. When her plan backfires she learns that being popular isn’t as important as including those who are left out.

Somewhere in the afterlife, Mozart is preparing to make a musical comeback. With Beethoven's help, he attempts to reinvent his sound as a techno supergroup, but as creative failures mount and writer's block sets in, Mozart begins to question his talents.

A little boy helps his blind mother experience an art gallery in a surprising and unusual way.

Ellen is a widowed mother and ‘has been’ news anchor. Her late husbands DMC DeLorean is the last symbol of the vibrant and creative lives they once lived. She is overlooking something very special. Her son is becoming a man. What will it take to awaken her from this benign desperate state? Will the entire city awake with her?

Audrey Brookes, a nervous but talented animator who pitches her original concept to the arrogant media mogul at a job interview, only to be dismissed.

Valiant is a short, educational film about building and maintaining healthy relationships and developing protective behaviour skills. Through four stories, Valiant explores issues related to consent, sexuality and healthy relationships for people with disability.

An experimental documentary project in partnership with Touching Base Inc. exploring stigmas around disability and intimacy.