The Different Ones
Feature Length Documentary / Treatment
"The Different Ones" tells the story of those who feel different and navigate life being neurodivergent. We look at ASD, Dyslexia, OCD, ADHD, and beyond. Through the lens of misunderstood heroes, we follow their journeys of self-discovery. We explore their unique powers and meet the people who help them along the way. Our heroes confront both inner and outer challenges as they fight to find happiness in a world that doesn't understand… and isn’t designed for them
Treatment
This is a film of real-life stories, expert insights, andparallel animated adventures to help us navigatecomplex subject matters. The Different Onescelebrates the beauty of being “neuro-sparkly”: alittle weird, a little wild, and full of creativity. This isa heartfelt journey that will make you laugh, cry, andsee how anyone who has ever felt different can rise,grow, and ultimately thrive.
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Visuals will be layered and alive. We’ll weave animation into interview and live-action footage; witha rhythm that shifts from action-packed intensity, to deeply emotional moments, to quirky, laugh-out-loud scenes. The experience will be an ever-changing journey, keeping viewers guessing and embracingthe wonderfully diverse, colourful, and unexpected world of neurodivergence.
Storylines
The Film will intertwine two storylines, each portrayed with distinct techniques, yet echoing the story arc. One storyline follows four fictional animated characters. Their story is vibrant, filled with action, humour, metaphor andimagination, and embodying the spirit of resilience and adventure.
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The other storyline features multiple real-life individuals who share their personal experiences, mirroring the challenges and growth of the animated heroes. Their stories are authentic, emotional, showinghow these journeys and strugglesare deeply real for so many people. Through their voices, we experience the challenges, sadness, and warmth that neurodivergent individuals encounter daily.
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"The Different Ones" is an invitation to all who feel they don’t fit in, the outsiders, the dreamers, the wonderfully weird, to celebrate who they are. It’s a call to embrace their uniqueness, and make the world a more colorful and sparkly place.
Meet the Team
Andrés Gómez Isaza
Director
Andrés is an accomplished Animator, MotionGraphics Artist, and Director with over 25 yearsof experience. Andrés specialises in animationacross a diverse range of projects. His passion,however, lies in documentary filmmaking. Here hecollaborates with directors, creators, and compa-nies to craft stories through animation that areboth unique and deeply informative. Some of hismost notable work includes Stuff The British Stole,Season 2, Ego: The Michael Gundisky Story, andThe Eulogy.
As the founder of LaFinka Studio and The BureauStudio, Andrés continues to shape the creativelandscape in animation. His film Butterflies hasearned critical acclaim, winning a Special Award atthe 2018 Annecy Film Festival and solidifying hisreputation as a storyteller of unique vision.
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Jacqueline Buelvas
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Rachael James
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Jacqueline is an experienced psychologist with a Master’s in Social Planning and an upcoming degree in Autism Studies. Her work focuses on supporting neurodivergent and socioeconomically diverse communities, where she passionately advocates for mental health awareness and inclusion. Growing up with a dyslexic background and an Autistic mother, Jacqueline has a personal understanding of neurodiversity and the challenges it can bring. This understanding deepened when her own daughter was diagnosed as Autistic, inspiring Jacqueline to work toward a more inclusive world for all neurodivergent individuals. |
With 13+ years experience; Rachael is a multi-awardwinning Producer, Writer/Director (incl. Nice, LondonInt, Barcelona Int, IndieFest, Raw Science, LiverpoolIndependent, Helsinki Education) Rachael trained at LFA and worked in London, afterher BA(Hons) in Film & Philosophy. She’s travelled theglobe working in long and short form. In Melbourneshe runs an ethical video business; aiming to drivepositive change. During Covid Rachael worked in neurodiversity andqualified as a counsellor. This provided her a uniquesensitivity on top of her extensive filmmakingskills. Rachael is immensely driven to create betterawareness of neurodiversity on screen |
Credits
Director: Andrés Gómez Isaza
Producer: Rachael James,
Producer: Rachael James,