Loomeinance - Shining in the Dark (2018), film still

Loomeinance - Shining in the Dark

About this Short Film

Loomeinance - Shining in the Dark (Unity College, Australia, 2018) is a short film that draws on themes of blindness, family, group life, music, school, sensory disability and sport among teenagers. Presented in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, it highlights the abilities, experiences and achievements of people with disability. The film offers a close-up look at young lives shaped by friendship, learning and shared activities. Moments of sound, movement and connection invite audiences to notice the skill and creativity at play. A thoughtful addition to the programme, it encourages appreciation of everyday talents and the richness of diverse teenage experiences.

Film Details

Country: Australia
State: Queensland
Genre: Personal Story
Festival Year: 2018
Filmmaker: Unity College

Film Transcript

No transcript is available for this film.

Filmmaker

Unity College is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Unity College.

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Lana Bradshaw 1/07/2018

I really enjoyed watching this. Well done Cody. Looking forward to seeing more of your work in the future. Good luck to you and Kai.

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Linda Wigfull 28/06/2018

Hi Cody.......we are so proud of your efforts and a lot of other people are too.

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Alf Blindell 28/06/2018

I can see two people in this documentary that are going to go ahead in leaps and bounds and they are Kai and the film-maker Cody. Great commitment from them both. Keep up the good work.

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Greg Gozdz 28/06/2018

A wonderful film showcasing an amazing talent. Kai is very inspiring.

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Darryl Kim Kane 27/06/2018

Beautiful story. Amazing talent. So glad I watched this. Thankyou

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Melissa Maher 23/06/2018

Thank you for sharing Kai's talentated and amazing life with us. Fantastic work Cody.

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Lisa Weir 23/06/2018

Well done Cody You have captured Kais story beautifully.

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Kate Guiver 22/06/2018

Brilliant and inspiring story of Kai's journey. Great work Cody.

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Sally Simm 22/06/2018

What an amazing young man Kai is. As are you Cody - a great job

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Sherry Christie 22/06/2018

Cody congratulations on using your amazing talent to share Kai's story.

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Jade Wells 22/06/2018

Well done on your hard work and commitment Cody. Thank you for using your skills to share Kai's story with us and the rest of world.

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Heather Preston 22/06/2018

Congratulations Cody and the Loomes family. This is a great documentary produced with all the quality of 'Australian Story'.

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Lucinda Cheke 22/06/2018

What a beautifully crafted piece and a wonderful insight into Kais talents life and the Loomes family.

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Kylie McKenna 22/06/2018

Cody your film is wonderful. The story is incredible and you have captured some much. You are such a talent please don't stop reaching for the stars because you certainly are made for this industry.

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Brian Osborne 21/06/2018

What a fantastic and very inspiring video Cody. I am so very proud of you just as Kais parents are of him.

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Renita Anderson 21/06/2018

You've created a great film Cody I loved watching it. Thank you for introducing us to Kai such an inspiring talented young man.

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Tracey Kelly 21/06/2018

Awesome job Cody. Your film gives an inspiring insight into Kai's life and that of our family. Kai is my nephew and words cannot explain how proud I am of Kai and what he has achieved . Thank you for a terrific film and good luck

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Laura Steponavicius 21/06/2018

I have a baby with the same condition. We just suspect that he can see. Hence its a great watch. It gives me hopes that my child will develop into sombedy great as well. Cody to win

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Bobbie Bailey 21/06/2018

I love the title

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Gabrielle Douglas-Kopecky 20/06/2018

Great work -a wonderful insight to Kais life.

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Christine Humphreys 20/06/2018

Great subject Cody I watched it with my three young children it was a fabulous conversation starter.

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Jenny OBrien 20/06/2018

You have done a wonderful job with this documentary Cody. Congratulations I was Kais teacher a few years ago and it was a joy to work with him.

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Christine Murray 20/06/2018

Thank you Cody for this beautifully done video. Kai is my Great Nephew and we are so proud of him. You have captured Kai and his wonderful Family in such an awesome way a memory for us to keep and share for life.

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Jo McNaught 20/06/2018

You have given a great insight into Kai's world. Thank you.

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Lara Bogusz 20/06/2018

Beautifully documented Cody. Well done and thank you for a honest and uplifting video.

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Carolyn Waugh 20/06/2018

Amazing Cody. You captured Kais determination and cheekiness. You should be very proud of what you have produced. Good luck

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Jean Brkic 20/06/2018

Great video showing Kai to be the awesome young man I know him to be. Well done Cody.

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Kym Bell 20/06/2018

Awesome Cody. I have had the pleasure of working with him and what a great young man he is.

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Stephanie Goodger 20/06/2018

Congratulations Cody you are an inspiring storyteller. Good luck

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Celeste Simonds 20/06/2018

Well done Cody what a great job you have done telling Kais story made me cry

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Nicole Bertles 20/06/2018

Awesome documentary Cody. Very inspiring.

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Tracy Torrens 20/06/2018

Great title Well done Cody

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Jodi Dron 20/06/2018

Congratulations Cody. Youve done an amazing job in creating such a heartfelt documentary piece about my nephew Kai. Good luck.

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Noni Burke 20/06/2018

Great Job Cody What an amazing young fella and a beautiful family.

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Chad Maher 20/06/2018

What a great insight into another life. The outdoor filming was outstanding. Not a easy thing to do.

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Deb Berger 20/06/2018

A beautiful documentary Cody. The way you present Kai and his family was perfect. Fantastic effort done with thought and respect.

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Kaylene Ferguson 20/06/2018

So close to our hearts too. Such a fine young man and a credit to you all. Ability is in the word disability

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Rachel Henry 20/06/2018

Well done on a very heart warming documentary. Congratulations Cody. Good job

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Deb Wilson 20/06/2018

Inspiring film about an amazing young man. Well done.

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Anne-Maree Cook 20/06/2018

What an awe inspiring video Cody I really enjoyed seeing Kai featured in such a positive way Well done. I actually feel a bit teary...

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Misty Bullock 20/06/2018

Great Job. My daughter is 21 with SOD.

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Joanne Denholm Denholm 20/06/2018

Well done Cody you've done a fantastic job capturing this amazing young man.

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Jessica Dreyer 20/06/2018

Wow What an amazing way to tell the story of this exceptional young man i am lucky enough to call my nephew. Well done Cody you have done such an amazing job and should be so very proud of yourself.

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Sam Walker 20/06/2018

What a fantastic well-rounded story told with compassion and empathy and providing inspiration and awareness. Well Done

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Kelly Loomes 20/06/2018

Well done Cody You've done a fantastic job and should be proud of the efforr you put in. It is such a beautiful documentary of our Kai. Wishing you the best of luck and keeping our fingers crossed that you win

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Nathan Kucks 20/06/2018

Great video of an inspiring young man. Well done Kai and and great job Cody.

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Margaret Waters 20/06/2018

Congratulations Cody An amazing inspirational documentary.

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Danie Clarke 20/06/2018

Beautiful.

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Jane Osborne 20/06/2018

Beautiful documentary Cody. Kai is such a lovely and inspiring young man I think you have captured his story so well. Amazing how he can play the piano blind. I can't even play it with full sight Good luck in the competition. I am so very proud of you.

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Lou O'Brien 20/06/2018

Amazing work Cody It was so interesting and inspiring. Well done

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