2025 Screenings
Join us at one of our 2025 Focus On Ability Screening Events, where we celebrate the remarkable talents and stories of individuals with disability. Come and experience the power of perseverance, creativity, and resilience. Your presence will make these events truly unforgettable!
These are free events but registration is essential.
Sydney Red Carpet Awards
- Sunday 29 September, 2025
- 1pm - 5pm
- The Concourse, Concert Hall
 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood
 RSVP: (All guests are required to register)
Melbourne
- Tuesday 7 October, 2025
- 10.30am - 1pm
- Crown Towers, Level 1 River Room 
8 Whiteman St, Southbank
Adelaide
- Wednesday 17 September, 2025
- 11am - 1pm
- Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide
 65 Hindley St, Adelaide
Fremantle
- Thursday 18 September, 2025
- 11am - 1pm
- WA Maritime Museum
 Victoria Quay Rd, Fremantle
Canberra
- Friday 12 September, 2025
- 10.30am - 12.30pm
- National Museum of Australia 
Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula
Sydney
- Wednesday 10 September, 2025
- 10.30am - 1pm
- Liverpool Catholic Club - The Theatre 
424 - 458 Hoxton Park Rd, Prestons
Launceston
- Tuesday 17 September, 2025
- 10.30am - 12.30pm
- Launceston Conference Centre 
50 Glen Dhu St, Launceston
Brisbane - Day
- Tuesday 2 September, 2025
- 12pm - 2pm
- PIP Theatre
20 Park Rd, Milton
Brisbane - Evening
- Tuesday 2 September, 2025
- 6pm - 8.30pm
- PIP Theatre
20 Park Rd, Milton
Meet the Team
The Focus on Ability film festival is involves a huge amount of effort from a large number of talented individuals. Meet some of those people here.
Martin WrenFOA Creator
In 2009, CEO of NOVA Employment Martin Wren began the festival with a belief in the ability of people with disability, and the goal of bringing that belief to the world through the medium of film. Martin recognised the power of film to challenge people's fixed beliefs and perceptions about the lives and abilities of people with disability around the world.
Paula DuncanFOA Ambassador
Paula Duncan, known for both her success in the Australian film and television industry and passion for supporting people with disability, has worked tirelessly to bring this festival to the world.
Ryan GoodwinCreative Director
Ryan Goodwin studied as a journalist and has used his curiosity and ability to talk to people to encourage film makers from all walks of life to tell their story via the medium of film.
