ACMI presents
Bus Stop Films Showcase
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When
Thu 28 May 2026
A series of short films produced by Bus Stop Films, an Australian disability led not for profit organisation that empowers people with disability through filmmaking.
Through their award-winning Accessible Filmmaking Program these emerging filmmakers lead hands-on training in collaboration with industry professionals. Bus Stop Films cultivates skills and provides opportunities for individuals to shine both on screen and behind the scenes. Their diverse range of films, including award-winning shorts and documentaries, showcases unique perspectives and remarkable talent.
We are delighted to shine a light on the incredible range of films produced by Bus Stop Films in this New Voices in Australian Cinema screening.
Join us before the screening, from 6-7.30pm, at ACMI Crew Night: a free gathering for filmmakers in Cameo (ACMI's Cafe & Bar) which will feature a Q&A with the cast and crew of Sarsaprilla!
This Must Be Love
Dir. Andrew Kavanagh, 6 mins
A tense moment causes two siblings to get caught between their parents' relationship dramas.
+One
Dir. Duncan Ragg, 13 mins
Will organises the perfect house party, determined that this will lead to a true love story.
The Tide Turns
Dir. Benjamin Mair, 12 mins
Nora, a mute woman, awakens suddenly in a seemingly idyllic beachside cottage. There, she encounters a sinister couple.
Sarsaparilla
Dir. Andrew Kavanagh, 7 mins
A rowdy outlaw finds himself in a line dance showdown with the police chief's son, will dancing be enough to set this outlaw free?
Solid Ground
Dir. Tim Grubisic, 10 mins
An elderly sea captain invites his date onto his boat, desperately hoping that she doesn't discover his crippling fear of land.
Boys
Dir. Olive Bilic, 8 mins
Neurodiverse teenager Jacob seeks refuge in an empty locker room, only to find himself facing an unexpected confrontation.
ACMI Crew Night: Bus Stop Films
Join us before the screening for a special Crew Night, featuring a Q&A with the cast & crew of Sarsaparilla!
This special ACMI Crew Night, on 28 March, will include an In Conversation with some of the cast and crew behind the Bus Stop Films produced short Sarsaparilla (screening in our Bus Stop Films Showcase).
Hosted by writer and critic Finn Dall (Kinotopia, The Curb, Rough Cut) the conversation will run from 6.30-7pm and feature writer-director Andrew Kavanagh, actor Ethan Symon, producer Alisha Mehra and Bus Stop Films Ambassador Mimi Varasdi.
Grab a drink, meet the filmmakers and get some insights about inclusive filmmaking during this casual Q&A in Cameo: ACMI's Cafe & Bar.
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