Bella Zoe Martinez on Writing Her Story, Director Sue Ann Pien on Building an Inclusive Set

Once More, Like Rain Man , a powerful short film written by and starring autistic actress Bella Zoe Martinez , is gaining Oscar buzz for its unflinching yet humorous take on representation in Hollywood.

The film follows a 14-year-old version of Zoe as she endures a series of auditions for roles depicting autistic characters, only to be repeatedly told she is “not autistic enough.” The story offers a poignant and often satirical look at the barriers autistic performers face in an industry that frequently misrepresents neurodiverse communities.

Directed by Sue Ann Pien , best known for Amazon Prime’s groundbreaking series As We See It as an actress, she took the helm for this short film pr

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