About this Short Film
"Saving Gertie" (The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus, Australia, 2023) is a short by students presented at the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival. The film explores themes of achievement, motivation and teamwork within a school environment, while also addressing issues related to intellectual disability, crime and group dynamics. Rather than prescribing answers, it invites viewers to consider how young people work together in challenging situations and what drives them to succeed. Warm, direct and thought provoking, this entry fits the festival programme by showcasing young filmmakers' perspectives on ability, inclusion and resilience without assuming a single narrative.
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