Know Limits Q&A With the Directors

Can you tell us more about this project?

Know Limits is a television pilot about Colin, an autistic lacrosse superfan whose passion for professional lacrosse leads him to uncover corruption within the sport he loves.

At its heart, the story is about a young person trying to understand where he fits in a world that often tells people they must change themselves to belong. Colin experiences autism, epilepsy, anxiety, sensory differences, and self-doubt, but the story is not about reducing him to any one of those experiences. It is about showing him as a complete person—with passions, strengths, challenges, humor, fears, and a deep love for the sport that gives him a sense of connection.

The series explores what happens when someone who has spent much of their life feeling underestimated begins to realize that the very things other people see as weaknesses may also help them see the world differently. Through Colin's journey, we explore identity, mental health, belonging, perseverance, and the importance of having people around you who genuinely understand and support you.

What was your inspiration behind the series? Why did you decide to pursue this project? What inspired the plot of the story?

The inspiration for Know Limits came from wanting to tell a story about neurodiversity and mental health in a setting where those conversations are not always given enough attention: sports.

Sports are often associated with strength, confidence, competition, and performance. But behind every athlete and every fan is a person who may also be dealing with anxiety, pressure, self-doubt, sensory overload, mental health challenges, or other experiences that are not always visible to the people around them.

We wanted to explore what it means when someone who does not fit the traditional image of what people expect from a sports fan or athlete is still deeply connected to the sports world. Colin's love of lacrosse is a huge part of his identity, and that passion becomes the doorway into a much larger story.

The corruption storyline gives the series its mystery and momentum, but the emotional core of Know Limits is Colin's journey. It is about him learning to trust himself, recognize his own strengths, and understand that he should not have to erase parts of himself to be taken seriously.

We also wanted to create a story where autism and epilepsy are part of a character's life without being the entirety of his story. Colin is autistic and has epilepsy, but he is also a fan, a friend, a son, a person with dreams, and someone who is capable of making a difference.

What do you hope the series can accomplish? What takeaway do you hope audience members have?

More than anything, we hope Know Limits creates conversations.

We want audiences to see neurodivergent characters as complete, complex people whose stories can include adventure, mystery, humor, sports, relationships, ambition, and conflict. We also want to challenge the idea that there is only one way to be successful, confident, or capable.

For people who are neurodivergent or living with epilepsy, we hope the series can provide a sense of recognition and remind them that they are not alone. For families, teammates, coaches, educators, and communities, we hope it encourages greater understanding and empathy.

One of the biggest messages of Know Limits is that people are often capable of far more than others assume. Sometimes the limitations placed on us come from other people's expectations rather than our actual abilities.

We hope viewers walk away understanding that support matters. Representation matters. Listening matters. And sometimes, the person who is being underestimated is the person who sees something everyone else has missed.

Why is mental health and learning difference advocacy important to you? Why do you think it’s important to discuss these topics through film, specifically within the context of athletes?

Mental health and neurodiversity advocacy are important to us because so many people are still expected to hide the parts of themselves that make other people uncomfortable.

There is often pressure to mask, to appear fine, to push through, or to fit into a particular idea of what someone is supposed to look like or act like. That pressure can be especially complicated in sports, where people are often encouraged to be tough, competitive, and resilient—but not always given the space to talk about what they are actually experiencing.

Film and television can make those experiences visible in a way that conversations and statistics sometimes cannot. When audiences see a character navigating sensory differences, anxiety, self-doubt, epilepsy, or the pressure to mask, it can help them understand experiences they may never have personally encountered.

Sports are also a particularly powerful setting for these conversations because they bring people together. Teammates, coaches, fans, families, and entire communities can all play an important role in someone's mental health and sense of belonging.

We want to show that supporting mental health and neurodiversity is not separate from sports. It is part of creating healthier teams, healthier communities, and healthier people.

Can you explain the importance of collaborating with autism advocates, therapists, clinicians, caregivers, epilepsy organizations, and sports professionals to ensure the story remains authentic and impactful?

Collaboration is essential to this project.

When you are telling a story involving experiences that are not your own, you have a responsibility to listen to the people who live those experiences. Research is important, but listening directly to advocates, clinicians, caregivers, athletes, coaches, and people with lived experience provides perspectives that research alone cannot.

We want Know Limits to be entertaining, but we also want it to be thoughtful and responsible. That means asking questions, being open to feedback, recognizing where we may have blind spots, and making sure we are not relying on stereotypes or assumptions.

Collaborating with autism advocates and neurodivergent individuals helps us better understand the many different ways people experience autism and the importance of authentic representation. Working with epilepsy organizations and medical professionals helps us approach seizure-related storylines with care and accuracy. Sports professionals and athletes provide insight into the culture, pressure, and realities of the sports world.

No single person can represent every autistic person, every person with epilepsy, or every athlete. That is why collaboration matters so much. Authenticity is not about claiming that one story represents everyone. It is about making sure the story is created with respect, informed by real experiences, and open to learning.

How can readers support your film and its mission?

The most impactful way people can support Know Limits right now is by helping us connect with the people who can bring this story to life.

We're actively seeking experienced television producers, showrunners, production companies, and industry partners who share our belief that authentic representation matters and who are passionate about creating meaningful, character-driven stories. If someone has connections within the television industry—or knows someone who does—we would love to start that conversation.

We're also looking to collaborate with organizations, advocates, athletes, clinicians, and creators who believe in improving representation for autistic individuals, people living with epilepsy, and those navigating mental health challenges. Their insight helps ensure this story remains both authentic and impactful.

Of course, sharing the project with friends, colleagues, and your community is another incredible way to help. Every introduction, conversation, and social media share expands our reach and brings us one step closer to finding the right creative partners.

For those who would like to support financially, contributions to our fundraising campaign help us continue developing the project, building industry relationships, and creating materials that move Know Limits toward production.

At its core, Know Limits is about proving that people are capable of so much more than the limitations others place on them. We believe this story has the power to spark important conversations about neurodiversity, epilepsy, mental health, and inclusion in sports—and we're looking for partners who believe that, too.