The Stimming Pool, directed by The Neurocultures Collective (a collective of neurodiverse directors; Sam Chown Ahern, Georgia Bradburn, Benjamin Brown, Robin Elliott-Knowles, Lucy) and Steven Eastwood, has been selected by film festivals nationally and internationally.
“The Stimming Pool is a unique film exploring a world shaped by neurodiverse perspectives.
The narrative unfolds through an autistic camera, capturing diverse subjects navigating environments both challenging and comforting.
Characters, some concealing their autism, others thriving in their communities, share a common goal: finding a space free from societal norms—the Stimming Pool.”
From an original concept by filmmaker Steven Eastwood and produced by Whalebone Films – The Stimming Pool is a co-curated film production with 5 neurodivergent directors.
‘The Timing Pool is a hybrid film that invites its audience to explore the world through a neurodivergent lens, in which autism is not the subject but rather the form by which to see.’
The production brought together an incredibly talented group of people (cast/crew) who between them created such a warm and generous space from which to work together – finding the perfect balance between the practical reality of a professional film production and the utopic ideology of genuine adjustment/inclusion.
Project Art Works studio artist – the amazing Lucy , co-directs the film (and stars as alter-ego Chess) with fellow Neurocultures collective members – Sam Chown Ahern, Robin Knowles, Benjamin Brown, Georgia Bradburn alongside co-curator Steven Eastwood.
Project Art Works’ role as Executive Producers hopefully played a small part in getting the film to production, alongside providing on-set support and one of the locations for filming.
Behind the scenes of the making off The Stimming Pool
A huge thank you to all the directors listed above, also to – Chloe, Jodie, Edel, Greg, Owain, Joe, Rachel, Nicky, Julia, John, Tom and Will. Everyone worked with such skill and sensitivity, contributing to a truly special atmosphere on set.
Thanks also to PAW artists Lucy Jenion, Heidi Nice, Sam Smith and George Smith, who brought their unique and wonderful presence to the set as extras for a day.