Let Me Help

Let Me Help is a short film by Tahir Shah exploring neurodiversity within South Asian families. Blending humour, heart, and lived experience, the story follows an awkward but well-meaning sibling trying to support their neurodivergent brother. The result is a tender, comedic reflection on care, misunderstanding, and the silence that often surrounds disability within diasporic communities. Shot in Bradford with a local cast and crew, the film centres cultural specificity while remaining emotionally universal. Drawing from real conversations and informed by neurodivergent and cultural consultants, Let Me Help challenges stigma with warmth and honesty. With a focus on accessibility and community, the film will be shared through screenings, Q&As and online platforms, opening space for dialogue and reflection. It is a love letter to loved ones, to the complexity of care, and to those who offer help even when they don’t quite know how.

Tahir Shah is a South Asian, Bradford-born writer, actor, and creative professional working across theatre, screen, and community arts. His work explores themes of identity, migration, and belonging, often using humour and heart to spark important conversations. Tahir has worked on shows such as 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' at Leeds Playhouse, Nottingham and Birmingham Rep. He has recently wrapped on a SKY TV Film starring Keifer Sutherland and Rebel Wilson, shot here in Yorkshire! Tahir has also worked on Bafta winning BBC original comedy 'Alma's Not Normal' and alongside Martin Freeman for 'The Responder'. Tahir is also a British Council Fellow after spending a month in Venice as part of 2025's Venice Biennale. Tahir is committed to creating inclusive, engaging work that amplifies underrepresented voices. He was recently selected for the Mayor’s Script Diversity Programme and is currently developing a new two-hander play for the Edinburgh Fringe and a short film for the BFI. His OUR TURN project, Let Me Help, offers a rare and necessary perspective on neurodivergence within South Asian communities, made with care, courage and authenticity.

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