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
2026 Sit Down Shutup And Watch Screen Festival
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 Festival.
Sit Down Shutup and Watch is a biannual free three-day festival celebrating learning disabled and neurodivergent digital storytellers.
Join us for conversations, workshops and film screenings of more then 20 short films by learning disabled and neurodivergent filmmakers from around the world.
Everyone is welcome.
Contact
Suzanne Merrall, SDSW Coordinator Phone 8166 6430 Email Suzanne