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Autism through cinema: co-creation and the unmaking of knowledge
Steven Eastwood1, Bonnie Evans1, Sebastian Gaigg2
1Film, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK.
International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education : QSE
|April 9, 2026
Summary
This collaborative project explores autism and cinema, challenging neurotypical assumptions in filmmaking. It aims to reconfigure cinema through autistic experiences, fostering new cinematic possibilities and perceptions.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience and Film Studies
- Interdisciplinary Research
Background:
- Traditional cinematic approaches often overlook neurodivergent perspectives.
- The Autism through Cinema project addresses this gap by examining the intersection of autism and film.
Purpose of the Study:
- To challenge neurotypical assumptions inherent in cinematic production and theory.
- To explore and mobilize new cinematic potentialities by centering autistic experiences.
- To reverse engineer existing research methods in film and psychiatry.
Main Methods:
- A four-year collaborative framework involving diverse disciplines: Film Archaeology, Film Practice, History, Psychology, and Sociology.
- Partnerships between autistic and non-autistic thinkers, makers, and external institutions.
- Methodological reversal of historical research techniques in film and psychiatry.
Main Results:
- Inversions of perception, power structures, and classification within cinematic studies.
- Identification of novel cinematic approaches and aesthetics informed by autistic experiences.
- Challenging the "neurotypical apparatus" of cinema.
Conclusions:
- Reconfiguring cinema through autistic perspectives can lead to innovative artistic and theoretical outcomes.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial for deconstructing and reconstructing cinematic paradigms.
- The project opens avenues for a more inclusive and diverse film landscape.
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