Free Short Film Hackathon for People with Disability 2026

Sat 7 Nov 10am - Sun 8 Nov 4pm
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Free Short Film Hackathon for People with Disability 2026

Sat 7 Nov 10am - Sun 8 Nov 4pm

Haberfield Library, Sydney

Learn how to make a short film using your smartphone. Sign up for our fun, FREE, short film workshop for people with disability!

Working in small groups with mentors from The Story Mill, you'll make a short film about inclusion and disability pride in just 48 hours.

No experience needed - your mentors will help you with every step!

Day 1 – Saturday 7 November 2026, 10am–4pm.

Create your group idea, plan your story and draw a storyboard

Film using your smartphone to record sound and video

Day 2 – Sunday 8 November 2026, 10am–4pm.

Edit your film with your mentors, and add colour and music

Watch your films back on the big screen!

The films you create will also be shown at a red-carpet event at Marrickville Library on the International Day of People with Disability, 3 December 2026!

Workshop details

When: 7 to 8 November 10am–4pm.

Where: Haberfield Library

Who: People with disability, aged 14 and over.

What to bring: A smartphone and charger. Lunch will be provided. A fridge will be available if you'd like to bring your own food or snacks.

Cost: Free!

RSVP now! Expressions of interest close 26 October 2026, or as soon as eligible places are filled.

Hosted by: The Story Mill and Inner West Council.

This event is part of Inner West Council’s Inclusion Festival program. Join our mailing list to learn more

Full program coming soon: www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/inclusionfestival

If you have any questions, or to discuss your access needs, please phone Finn on 02 9335 2139 or Caitlin on 02 9392 5236, or email community@innerwest.nsw.gov.au

The workshop will be supported by a simple printed handout. If you need it in an alternative format such as large print, please let us know.