RAWDON actor George Webster is starring in an upcoming Sci-Fi production which is due to start filming in Manchester at the end of March.

BEBE A.I. is set in a near all-too-familiar future. It tells the tale of a young couple with Down’s Syndrome, Michaela (Bethany Asher) and Jonny (George Webster), and the desperate lengths they must go through in order to get the baby they’ve always dreamed of loving, in a world full of misconceptions and prejudice.

Co-producer Lewis Faithfull said:"The film's crew are advocates for disability inclusion and believe a great way of changing people’s attitudes is through film and media.

"By showcasing two very talented actors with Down’s syndrome and bringing them centre stage they are also making a point that having a disability doesn’t mean you cannot reach for the stars and be successful. "Dialogues regarding diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry are continuing and for there to be true inclusion that must include representation of disabled and neurodiverse artists behind and in front of the camera. Disabled people have virtually no influence in cinema and the enduring myths that are being created about them.

"The industry is not giving a voice to a huge section of our society and that needs to change. BEBE A.I. is a great example of a film that reflects this whilst at the asame time being an exciting and thought-provoking Sci-Fi action/drama, told using disabled and neurodiverse talent on both sides of the camera."

The team behind the film, director Rebekah Fortune, writer Alexandra Wain and producers Lewis Faithfull and Jo Farrugia have already secured some money to get it off the ground but are looking to raise further funds through a crowdfunding campaign through the Indiegogo platform.

Visit https://igg.me/at/bebeai/x/22098165#/ to support the project.

Rebekah Fortune said: "It is important for me as a director to ensure disability is visible and inclusive. Dialogues regarding diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry are continuing and for there to be true inclusion that must include representation of disabled and neuro diverse artists behind and in front of the camera.

"Disabled people have virtually no influence in cinema and the enduring myths that are being created about them. The industry is not giving a voice to a huge section of our society and that needs to change. Yet how these performers appear and what roles they receive remain decisions made almost totally by non-disabled, neurotypical directors.

"BEBE A.I. is a great example of a film that reflects this whilst at the same time being an exciting and thought provoking Sci-Fi action/drama, told using disabled and neurodiverse talent on both sides of the camera."

BEBE A.I. is set in a future where humans strive for unattainable ideas of 'perfection'. The appeal page says: "A young couple, both with Down's syndrome, take centre stage, as Michaela and Jonny seek to adopt a much longed for baby android to start their family. However, prejudice runs deep in this world and the BEBE A.I. company will do everything in their power to prevent Michaela and Jonny having any association with their ‘perfect’ brand."