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Sit Down Shutup and Watch returns to Nuriootpa from 22 to 24 October 2026 for a free three-day festival celebrating learning disabled and neurodivergent digital storytellers.
Join us for conversations, workshops and film screenings of more then 20 short films by learning disabled and neurodivergent filmmakers from around the world.
Everyone is welcome.
View the full festival program and selected films, and book your place in the CONSENSUS workshops, where participants will explore identity, belonging and community through visual art, photography, digital media and animation.
This year marks our 15th anniversary and 7th biennial festival.
Sit Down Shutup and Watch is the first learning disabled and neurodivergent led screen festival in the Southern Hemisphere.
Wheelchair Accessibility 
Companion Card Affiliate Opened Captioning SDSW is for everybody so we want our festival to be accessible to all.
The Festival provides:
Auslan interpretation at key events
Closed captions on films
Quiet sensory spaces for anyone who needs a break from noise or busy environments
Wheelchair-accessible event spaces
Companion Card holders are welcome. However, all events are free.
Assistance animals are welcome. Some attendees are afraid of dogs however, so please let us know in advance. That helps us ensure you and your assistance animal have a positive visit.
Hello. We are Access2Arts. We want everyone to enjoy the arts.
If you want to try arts activities,
or want to be a professional artist
or like going to see arts,
Have a look at our website to find out more about the arts.
If you want to talk to us
Use the contact form, email us at info@access2arts.org.au or
If you live in South Australia give us a call on 8463 1689
If you live somewhere else in Australia give us a call on 08 8463 1689
If you live another country give us a call on +61 (0)8 8463 1689
The time is different all around the world. When you are awake we might be sleeping! You will need to check the best time to phone us!
Enjoy exploring our website!
