The short film Unauthorised Absence will have initial screenings at local venues in the UK. A showing will take place for Swindon. The 2026 movie depicts a child failed by the education system.
The plot looks at family struggles and the fight for autism support. The film seeks to trigger conversations about schooling failures and the demand for stronger support services.
“The film seeks to trigger conversations about schooling failures and the demand for stronger support services,” — Ingrid Thorne, research director at Marstone Bury Media, told our newsroom.
Timeline
Nov 9 — The short film Unauthorised Absence will have initial screenings at local venues in the UK....
Nov 12 — The film seeks to trigger conversations about schooling failures and the demand for stronger support services....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 10. The Marstone Bury Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Marstone Bury Media desk and last updated 02:10 UTC.