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 project.

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