UK OK!

UK OK!

Apart from entries from every Australian State & Territory we now have the first of our International entries.

‘Focus on Ability’ is truly an international concept and highlights how important it is to see past disability to the ability and skills base that exists amongst people with disability.

When asked what NOVA Employment does I often respond it’s an Australian manufacturing business with a unique role – we make taxpayers!

Through employment participation and integration become far easier goals and it is truly inspirational to speak with people who have successfully made the transition from school to work or from welfare recipient to independent colleague, consumer and friend.

This is a theme that is sometimes portrayed in the film competition entries but is by no mean the only pathway to prize winner.

Our panel of judges is completely independent and I welcome the addition of the very talented Di Drew, Head of Screen at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA).

Its 13 weeks till International entries close – still plenty of time to make a contribution toward breaking down the misconceptions and stereotypical view of disability AND join us in Sydney for the best film competition this side of anywhere.

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Welcome to this years Focusonability Film Competition where you can be inspired, educated and entertained by some fabulous films. Voting started today and we already have many hundreds of voters keen to see their choice recognised on the 15th of August (Fox Studios Sydney - call Amie Ross on 0298332500 to get yourself a seat).
A quick review of our viewers and voters show most folk coming from Australia (obviously) then the United States and then in 3rd place the Philippines. Head to your social media sites and get your friends - here and overseas - involved. Already we have interest from 85 different countries and we are keen to see last years total surpassed. Every vote counts (Please note: our system only allows 1 vote per email address).
A quick reminder that leaving a comment is appreciated and encourages our film makers and comments are not counted as votes - you need to do both! We already have films with some encouraging comments but (as yet) no votes.
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