HYBRID Sneak-Peek-Fundraiser for The Divergent Gift; Unboxing Autism

is a feature length documentary project, produced by an international team of Autistic and Neurodivergent creatives. Capturing the complicated zeitgeist amid this rising diagnosis demographic, The Divergent Gift touches firmly on the exposed nerve of the neurodiversity movement—uniquely combining intimate, subject-led stories of truly diverse lives, with vibrant and visceral animated sequences that immerse viewers into these experiences like no film before it.

With DEI programs and efforts under attack, join us from anywhere in the world for this HYBRID event dedicated to fostering greater acceptance of neurodiversity. This film focuses on deepening positive Autistic Identity through visualizing the various unseen challenges, gifts, abilities, and interests of those labeled as a (so called) “mild” presentation of the autism spectrum. The Divergent Gift also weaves in the profoundly intimate personal journey of filmmaker, Bret Malley, exposing exactly what it means to wonder, and ultimately answer—am I in the spectrum?

In addition to getting a sneak peek, hear live Q and A with some of the Autistic subjects and creatives, and help us raise funds for the final stages of post production, including hiring the film Composer and Colorist, both of whom are also Autistic. Together we can get this documentary across the finish line and out into the world so everyone can see it!

Tax-deductible US donations via Portland Art Museum: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/88kj6Q?vid=1ha0j7

Outside of the US donations:

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5XQ9YFRM9KE7N

Info: Arrive, get snacks, drink wine, meet the community, settle in

Info: Bret and Funnelbox talk about this project, and share actual chapters from the unfinished film!

Info: Hear live Q&A with Bret and some of the films subjects and artists.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Kiln, 1120 Southeast Madison Street, Portland, United States