About this Short Film
All About Me, by Alistair Henderson-Baker (Australia, 2020), sits comfortably within the Focus on Ability programme. This short film explores themes of art, autism and cognitive processing disability alongside family, friendship and everyday creativity. It offers a gentle, human look at how people express themselves and connect through shared activities such as cooking and making. The tone is respectful and warm, allowing audiences to notice skills, humour and quiet moments without spectacle. A thoughtful addition to the festival, All About Me invites viewers to celebrate diverse ways of being and learning, and to reflect on the small acts that shape individual lives.
Film Details
Film Transcript
I like to go to the water park, the beach, YB & Voss juice. I don't want to go to Hue Heath, Mont Hills, Victoria Gardens, Kinta and the cinema.
I have guests. I like my guests and their names are Sir Fabio, Cherie, Margaret, Eddie, Mimi and Samia. My guests take me to places like parks and lakes. I like Melito Lake.
I live with Mum and my brother Nick at home. Mum likes coffee and yoga. Mum calls Nana to see how she feels.
Nick goes jogging at a park; he likes it. Nick buys food for Nana, me, Fun and Mia al deep. Nana is wobbly; she has to sit on the couch. I feel happy when she feels better. I love you, Nana.
I'm good at cooking and I cook lots of things like muffins, cakes and penne. I'm good at art. I like sparrows, peacocks, rabbits and some animals. People like my art. I like to make up. I like to hang out, do washing in the sun and do jobs to help my family.
Thanks for watching. All about me.
Filmmaker
Alistair Henderson-Baker is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Alistair Henderson-Baker.
