Sit Down Shutup and Watch
Tutti Collective
Sit Down Shutup and Watch (SDSW) is a learning disability led collective which presents an international screen festival every two years. The festival features the work of learning disabled creators. SDSW also promotes skills development through workshops and online resources.
About
Sit Down Shutup and Watch’s Vision is to live in a world where learning disabled people achieve their creative dreams and screen their work in Times Square, on iPhones and on every screen in between.
The SDSW Committee is made up of filmmakers and artists with learning disability:
Sara Egarr – Chair
James Kurtze
Tyson Pienaar
Katie Rose
Matthew Wauchope
Submissions are Now Open for SDSW 2026 Festival:
Close December 31st 2025
Selected films will be screened online and in-person in October 2026.
The inaugural SDSW festival was held in 2014 in Angaston, South Australia.
Contact
Suzanne Merrall, SDSW Coordinator Phone 8166 6430 Email Suzanne