About this Short Film
Starting Fire (Joe Teakle, Australia, 2025) is a short film included in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival. It addresses themes of cerebral palsy, congenital disability and physical disability, with attention to individual experience and the challenges faced by young adults. The film invites a closer look at ability, independence and the everyday choices that shape a life. Quiet and thoughtful in tone, it offers festival audiences an opportunity to reflect on representation and accessibility without presuming a single story. A strong addition to our programme, Starting Fire contributes to ongoing conversations about inclusion and visibility on screen.
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