Currently, an unprecedented number of autistic young people will be making the transition to adulthood. But what if you are autistic and never diagnosed as a child? What if you are entering adulthood without the benefit of early diagnosis, intervention, and support?
Autism: One Man’s Journey is a documentary and memoir about Scott Klumb, a filmmaker diagnosed with autism at age 23. Scott takes viewers on a journey, wanting to bring awareness to the issues related to late diagnosis, and not understanding what was “wrong” with him for most of his life. This is a story of hardship, perseverance, and hope. It is a story of inspiration including Scott’s personal interview with Dr. Temple Grandin, one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known autistic adults.
Scott filmed, edited and produced this inspiring autobiographical film with the hope to reassure late diagnosis autistics that they are not alone, there is support for them too, and that it is possible to connect with people who care. Showing how pushing himself to address challenging situations and emotions, Autism: One Man’s Journey proves that an autistic person can hone their strengths and abilities to create a meaningful life and career. It can be hard, but Scott wants to inspire others and let them know that things do get better. All things are possible.
Producer / Director / Cinematographer / Editor - Scott Klumb
Writers - Scott Klumb, Jon Garson
Production Sound Mixer - Michael Velasco
Additional Cinematography - Connor Hollingsworth, Michael Velasco, Mike Kvackay
Voiceovers - Scott Klumb, Jon Garson
Intro Street Artist - Noah "Tukeone" Baker
Cast - Scott Klumb, Nancy Klumb, Thomas Klumb, Temple Grandin, Victoria St. John, Matt Luczkow, Taylor Seaton
Supporting Cast - Mariah Erickson, Nick Pease, Bindu Sky Pomeroy, Chance Leingang, Dj Brandt
Skiers - Cassidy DuBois, Seamus Flanagan, Lupe Hagearty, Trent Jones, Keegan Kilbride, Parker Norvell, Taylor Seaton, John Spriggs, Jaron Stadler, Ryan Cooke
Film Festivals:
-Award Winner 2020 Essex DocFest
-Award Winner 2020 Nederland International Film Festival
-Official Selection 2019 Independent Shorts Awards
-Official Selection 2020 Chain NYC Film Festival
-Official Selection 2020 FirstGlance Film Fest LA
-Official Selection 2020 Spring Grove International Film Festival
-Official Selection 2020 Sydney Lift-Off Film Festival
-Official Selection 2021 American Documentary and Animation Film Festival
-Semi-Finalist 2020 Dumbo Film Festival
Sponsors:
Comfort Dental
icu2
Tall T Productions
Shred Optics
Woodward Copper
