2026
Celebrating Neurodivergence Through Movies
Date
October 10th 2026
Time
10.30 - 21.00
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Location
Drugstore Jugendzentrum
Potsdamer Str. 134, 10783, Berlin
Program
Film Screenings and Discussion
Admission
Donation-Based
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following information below.
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Event Guidelines
1. Participants must be 18+.​
2.​ Open to all who support the neurodivergent community.
3. We expect all participants to help us create a safe and inclusive environment.
4. A quiet room is available for neurodivergent regulation.
5. Snacks are offered on a donation basis. Beverages are sold on the venue in very affodable price .
6. Please read the trigger warnings (TW) provided in the movies information.
7. Seats are limited. If you can't attend, please cancel your RSVP to free your spot for others.
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DISCLAIMER:
1. Volunteer Based: Neurocinema is a 100% volunteer-run festival created by and for neurodivergent people. We've worked hard to make this event free and accessible, but as a nonprofit community, we have limitations. Be kind to us, be respectful.
2. Documentation: Please be aware that we will conduct video and photo documentation for our social media and website. We will not show your faces, or we will anonymize them.
Film Screenings
Program Info & RSVP link.
Program Schedule below
In the Driver´s Seat
Film-screening 1
11:00 - 12.25
A selection of films based on true stories of neurodivergent lives—in their bodies and minds, and in a world that was not built for them. These are stories of navigating spaces designed without them in mind, of finding joy on their own terms, and of the quiet and loud ways neurodivergent people claim their place in the world. Together, these films invite us to witness lives lived fully and authentically, and to reconsider what it means to belong.
An Ode to Diversity
Film-screening 2
13:25 - 15:35
A selection of films where neurodivergent people take charge—of their lives, their choices, and their stories. These are narratives of self-determination, in which neurodivergent characters and creators alike assert agency over the direction their lives take. Whether navigating relationships, pursuing ambitions, or simply refusing to be defined by others' expectations, the people in these films are not passengers in their own stories. Together, these works celebrate autonomy, self-advocacy, and the power of claiming one's own narrative.
Emotional Achilles Heel
Film-screening 3
15:50 - 17:15
These films show the emotional lives of neurodivergent people: vulnerability and strength, joy and grief, connection and isolation. Through humor and honesty, their creators share moments that are exposed, moving, and often familiar. Together, these works remind us that feeling deeply is not a weakness but a language of its own.
Far From Home
Film-screening 5
17:30 - 18:57
A selection of films by neurodivergent filmmakers, exploring the absurd and the unreal. These films step away from the familiar, into the ordinary turned strange, into worlds shaped by fever and folklore. Through unusual humor, unease, and moments of revelation, these are stories told by people who know what it is to stand apart.
Best of Neurocinema 2026
Award Reveal
19:12 - 21:00
Join us for the final session of the festival, where we will announce the Third, Second, and First place winners of Neurocinema 2026. Following the envelope ceremony, we invite you to stay for the ultimate experience: a screening of the First Prize winning film. The screening will take place if time allows and seating remains available; attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis, and no RSVP is required. Let's celebrate the boldest voices in neurocinema this year one last time.
Program
Schedule
10:30 Doors Open & Registration
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Film-Screening 1: In the Driver's Seat
11:00 Opening Remarks & Introduction
11:10 Film Screening
12:05 Movie Discussion
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12:25 LUNCH BREAK (60 min)
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Film-Screening 2: An Ode to Diversity
13:25 Film Screening
14:45 Panel Discussion
15:35 Break (15 min)
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Film-Screening 3: Emotional Achilles Heels
15:50 Screening
16:43 Panel Discussion
17:15 Break (15 min)
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Film-Screening 4: Far from Home
17:30 Screening
18:27 Panel Discussion
18:57 Break (15 min)​
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Best of Neurocinems 2026
19:12 Award Announcement
19:37 Winner Film Screening (tentative)
19:57 Closing Remarks & Acknowledgements
20:17 Networking
21:00 END​​
NOTE: There may be minor changes to the event schedule due to delays. Please be patient, and thank you for your understanding.
Neurodivergence
Neurodivergence refers to the natural variations in human brains, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, dyspraxia, Tourette syndrome, and other cognitive and neurological differences.
