About this Short Film
The Darkness Looks Back, a short film by Coopa Collard (Australia, 2024), sits in the Focus on Ability programme with a quiet but powerful presence. Intended for adult audiences, it works with themes of mental health, fear and the pressures young adults face, while also touching on group dynamics and shared vulnerability. With no need to spell out a plot here, the film prompts reflection on how people cope together when things feel overwhelming. As part of a festival that celebrates the abilities, experiences and achievements of people with disability, this film invites viewers to listen, feel and consider perspectives that are often overlooked.
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