A selection of some of this year's favourites and standout films from the Oska Bright Film Festival 2026.
Oska Bright Film Festival is the world’s leading festival for films made by or featuring learning disabled or autistic people.
Supported by the BFI and Arts Council England, they produce the BAFTA and BIFA-qualifying festival, deliver accessible screenings, and nurture the next generation of filmmakers.
Total runtime: Approx. 100 mins
With thanks to Oska Bright Film Festival
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Film Programme
Bubble Boy
dir. Cameron Carr, UK, 12 min 40 sec
A non-verbal autistic boy with a deep desire to communicate creates a world through drawing. Based on a true story.
The Big Bad Wolf
dir. Leo William Wright, UK, 5 min
A story about Richmond, a little piggie who befriends a bad wolf.
Flood 1864 - Sheffield’s Biggest Disaster
dir. Richard Jubb, UK, 8 min 2 sec
In March 1864, the biggest man made disaster took place, when the Dale Dike Dam burst and killed over 240 people.
Birdhouse
dir. Moritz Valero, UK, 13 min
Lewis pops to the shops, headphones on, and navigates the chaos of his neighbourhood on the way home. Featuring Tommy Jessop (Line Of Duty).
Humble Pie
dir. Jack Hartley, UK, 12 min
When couch potato Tony sees a TV advert for a ‘once in a lifetime pie’, nothing can get in his way. Nothing.
Spray Bottle
dir. Jenna Kanell, USA, 10 min 14 sec
A young, angry, former stuntwoman named Rufus struggles as a caregiver for her neurodivergent brother Freebo. Spray Bottle is about their worst day.
Dry Peaches
dir. Kasia Kaczmarek, UK, 12 min 31 sec
Two friends say their final good byes as one of them decides not to join the other at the last remaining human settlement.
Yo Sueño
dir. Maria Guadalupe & Anaya Alderete, Cuba, Mexico, 11 min
A contemplative portrait of Líbano and Olga María - former Havana street dwellers now living at Quisicuaba - whose loving bond fuels a creative journey through poetry, painting, and daily life.
One for the Road
dir. Sarah Leigh, UK, 8 min 33 sec
A man seeks help from strangers when he is stranded on a country road with his young family.
Turing
dir. Sophie Jayne Doyle, UK, 4 min 12 sec
A film about Alan Turing, with voiceover by Stephen Fry.
I Would Like to Live on the Moon
dir. Emily Burke, UK, 2 min 13 sec
A lovely animation about wanting to be alone, but also about wanting to be in love.
Cinema 3
Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue.
Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
