About this Short Film
Try Everything (Paraparaumu College, New Zealand, 2020) is a short film presented in the Focus on Ability programme. Made by Paraparaumu College, it explores themes of achievement, school life and the impact of Covid lockdown on young people. The film offers a collage of moments that touch on dancing, group connection, isolation and the everyday work of teachers and teenagers, including those with intellectual disability. It does not prescribe a single narrative, but invites viewers to reflect on resilience, creativity and community when routines shift. A thoughtful, human snapshot, it echoes the festival’s aim to celebrate ability and achievement in diverse forms.
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