Directed by: Andy Taylor Smith
Script: Andy Taylor Smith
Producer: Blair Barnette, Tina Pawlik
Production company: Anthem Films Ltd
Cinematography: Andy Taylor Smith
Editing: Jonathan Stenton

Format: video
Running time: 10'

Synopsis
Alan Martin was born with a severe form of cerebral palsy and has been in a wheelchair since birth, he has very restricted mobility and his means of communication is very limited. He was 31 before members of the community pitched together to buy him his first communication aid. Up until then communication had been a series of arm movements, facial expressions and grunting sounds. For years Alan struggled to make his feelings and wishes heard, at times even his family would prefer him to be excluded than have to deal with the responsibility of a son with a disability. Most of his life was spent being ignored or overlooked; he was incredibly unhappy, communication had become an unobtainable thing for him. 'This Chair Is Not me' focuses on the specific point in Alan’s life which acted as the catalyst for change; the point where Alan’s friends, community members and carers realised there was something seriously wrong. This was the point that transformed his destiny for ever.

Awards and Festivals
AFI Silverdocs 2011 - Grand Jury Prize
Los Angeles International Film Festival 2010
My Hero International Film Festival 2010 – Grand Prix
Sheffield DocFest 2010 - Winner Digital Revolutions Award
Super Shorts International Film Festival 2010 - Grand Prix
Los Angeles International Film Festival 2010 – Honourable Mention
Sheffield DocFest 2010
Slamdance Film Festival 2010

Directors Biography
Establishing the tone for his career early, Andy raced through his education, completing his Photography Diploma a year early and also graduating from Art College with a First Class Honours Degree in Photographic Communication. Andy has years of experience as a Director of Photography and since 2009 he has been making a name for himself with his directing talents. In 2010, Andy wrote and directed his first short film ‘This Chair is Not Me’.

Location and screening schedule:
DOCUCINEMA CROATIA, Wednesday, October 19th at 21.00
EUROPA CINEMA, Thursday, October 20th at 9.00
TUÅ KANAC CINEMA, Thursday, October 20th at 16.30