PLACES

PLACES

2025 · 6 min · ★ 7.0 · Documentary

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.

Directed by Julian Neuhaus

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