Neville Hiatt's 2023 Australian short Identity (Who Am I?) offers a thoughtful look at questions of self and perception. Rather than laying out a fixed story, the film uses themes of accident, adult life, Christian faith, medical disability and shifting viewpoints to invite viewers to consider how identity is shaped and seen. Shot with close attention to personal detail, it asks what it means to recognise oneself and be recognised by others. Presented as part of the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, Identity (Who Am I?) sits alongside films that highlight the abilities, experiences and achievements of people with disability, prompting quiet reflection.
Identity. Who am I? A film by Neville Hyatt. I am a husband, lover, friend, separated, divorced. Who am I? I am a father, provider, coach. She took them. No contact. Who am I? I am a professional, working hard, giving back, injured, fired. Who am I? I am fit and healthy, a bike rider, able-bodied, accident, dependent on others. Who am I? I am creative, a writer, an artist, anxiety and depression, seeking help. Who am I? Who is that? My father? I am adopted? I am not giving up. I'm choosing life. One minute at a time. I'm doing what I can. I'm not giving up. One hour at a time. I'm out of the house. I'm breathing fresh air. One day at a time. Who is that? My creator? I am loved? I'm sharing my story. I'm helping others. Who am I? Who is that? I am miraculously and wonderfully made? You wrote out my destiny before I was born? Papa? You chose me before you created the world? Who am I? I am his. No matter what. I have always been loved. There is always hope. I am never alone. Married again. Divorced again. Identity intact. Who am I? The adopted son of the creator of the universe. No job title or lack thereof can change that. No role in life or lack thereof can change that. No ability or disability will ever change that. Another accident. Dependent on others again. Identity intact. Who am I? I am grateful. I have faith. I am loved. I am thankful. I have hope. I am safe. I am peaceful. I am loved. I am free. Who are you? Credits Written by Neville Hyatt Directed by Neville Hyatt Produced by Neville Hyatt Edited by Neville Hyatt Videographer Neville Hyatt Narrated by Neville Hyatt SFX by Neville Hyatt Music by Neville Hyatt Copyright 2023 nevillehyatt.com
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