On Dragon's Wings

On Dragon's Wings

11 mins | Drama, Family | Oct. 8, 2012

A young boy struggles to get through to his mum because of his severe autism. This short film is made to raise more awareness about ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). When I saw the struggle people with autism and their relatives go through--every day--I realized: if only people would be able to take a look inside the world of someone with autism, if only people would understand a little of what it really means for them, many judgments and dismissive actions towards people with autism, can be turned into motivating and stimulating actions. Understanding is the key for a change of behavior. It is my hope this film will create more of this understanding.

On Dragon's Wings

11 mins | Drama, Family | Oct. 8, 2012

On Dragon's Wings
A young boy struggles to get through to his mum because of his severe autism. This short film is made to raise more awareness about ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). When I saw the struggle people with autism and their relatives go through--every day--I realized: if only people would be able to take a look inside the world of someone with autism, if only people would understand a little of what it really means for them, many judgments and dismissive actions towards people with autism, can be turned into motivating and stimulating actions. Understanding is the key for a change of behavior. It is my hope this film will create more of this understanding.
Producers
Original title On Dragon's Wings
Directors Dilek Ince, Nelleke Noort, Kyle Bentley, Jason Daks, Olia Oparina
Writers Nelleke Noort

Cast

Andrew Beckham

as Zachary

Karla Droege

as Frederique

Jack Noonan II

as Peter

Katarina Carter

as Izabella