About this Short Film
Belle's First Day (St John The Evangelist Catholic High School, Australia, 2025) considers nervousness, group dynamics and perception within a school setting. Through themes of anxiety, mental health and intellectual disability, the film offers a sensitive point of view on how teenagers experience new situations and social pressure, including sport and classroom moments. Its tone is intimate and observational, asking viewers to notice small gestures and shifting viewpoints rather than spelling out answers. Presented in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, this entry contributes to our program by showcasing lived experience and ability in everyday school life, and by opening space for conversation and empathy.
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