About this Short Film
Friends in Frankston (Tanya Wade, Australia, 2019) is a short film included in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival. The film offers a warm, unassuming look at dance, group activities and friendship, while highlighting teenagers with Down syndrome and other cognitive processing and intellectual disabilities. Shot with a friendly eye, it celebrates inclusion and the everyday achievements of young people taking part in shared activities. Suitable for audiences who appreciate honest portrayals of community, movement and connection, this short sits comfortably within the festival’s commitment to showcasing the abilities and experiences of people with disability.
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Filmmaker
Tanya Wade is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Tanya Wade.