The MINDS Film Festival is back for its eighth edition, offering an opportunity to connect with and experience stories from individuals with intellectual disabilities. The event features free public screenings of two international films, The Manor from Hong Kong and The Paper Bag Plan from the US. The screenings are available across five locations in Singapore: Enabling Village, Jurong Regional Library, One Punggol, Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre and Woodlands Regional Library, making the festival accessible to audiences across the island.
Both films highlight the resilience and strengths of individuals with intellectual disabilities, celebrating their perseverance while inviting viewers to reflect on their own perceptions of independence and ability.
In addition to screenings, the festival will feature pop-up booths by MINDS social enterprises and interactive quizzes centred on the festival’s theme, creating a space for engagement and learning beyond the films.