The World Around Me (2023) by Kimberley Tickner is an Australian short that explores questions of identity, creativity and mental health. Through visual art and photography the film reflects on hobbies and the ways people with Aspergers and other cognitive processing disabilities experience the world. It is a quietly observant piece, thoughtful in tone and attentive to small details. Presented in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, it sits among works celebrating ability, resilience and everyday achievements. Aimed at young adults and general audiences, the film offers a sensitive look at personal expression and the role of creative practice in wellbeing.
Baby, I think it's amazing what you're doing out there Guess I'm just a little jealous I don't have it all And I was talking to your sister just the other day She's the only one who ever asks if I'm okay Lately I've been losing, letting people down a lot Cutting all the corners, standing on shoulders Drowning everyone so I can get to the top All of these things I would like to stop Come on, help me up one more time Come on, give me that nice, strong, steady heart Cause what if I fall and you don't see? I don't wanna be responsible for me And I got all these people running around now And lifting me up Wanna shop and watch the birds all fly away And I know you'd be good at anything you put your mind to And I'm sorry for everything you had to see Lately I've been losing, letting people down a lot Cutting all the corners, standing on shoulders Drowning everyone so I can get to the top All of these things I would like to stop Come on, help me up one more time Come on, give me that nice, strong, steady heart Cause what if I fall and you don't see? I don't wanna be responsible for me Just another band-aid, ripping it off Totally in love with all that you are and Found another problem cause that's what I do Just want everything to be perfect, don't you? Come on, help me up one more time Come on, give me that nice, strong, steady heart Cause what if I fall and you don't see? Come on, help me up one more time Come on, give me that nice, strong, steady heart Cause what if I fall and you don't see? I don't wanna be responsible for me
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