About this Short Film
Blind Actually (2021), a short film from Blind Low Vision Network New Zealand, offers a glimpse into the world of young people with vision impairment. Set around themes of school, group life and sensory disability, the film considers how teenagers experience friendships, learning and everyday social spaces. Brief but thoughtful, it brings perspectives rarely seen on screen and invites audiences to think about accessibility and inclusion for blind and low vision youth. Presented in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, Blind Actually sits alongside other works that celebrate the abilities and achievements of people with disability.
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Blind Low Vision Network New Zealand is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Blind Low Vision Network New Zealand.
Great to watch and shared important messages of what many sighted people may take for granted. Well done team
Congratulations to you all on such a fine effort.
Simply awesome
Simply brilliant Natalie you are a shining star girl Inspirational So very proud of you all Much love Whaea Shaquelle
I love the use of Eric's music to support our young pianist acting in the movie.
Great movie love the students sense of humour.
Brilliant Superb acting by all and such powerful messages. Well done to the students and teachers.
Fabulous job team Loved it.
This was so much fun to watch and shared important messages for others. You are all so talented- pai te mahi
Great acting guys. Enjoyed very real and humours. Awesome
Well done everyone Using humour is a great way to highlight some of the day to day challenges that you encounter. Thank you.
I am so proud of these young people for being open to sharing their everyday world with such grace and laughter. Well done.
Well done .I enjoyed the quirky humour and the use of Eric SatiemusicI am now better aware of the blind and sight impaired.
Great film shows how you guys support each other and build resilience to your challenges well done.
Nice film. It's real and it's happening still lots of people that don't think or have aware about being blind or low vision. Well done.
so real and so true and loved their spirit and enjoyment of life - awesome individuals
Awesome short film guys and gals. It was funny and had a great storyline