About this Short Film
Lili Can - We Dream Big (Melissa Smith, Australia, 2021) is a short film that celebrates ambition, team spirit and inclusion among young people with disability. The film highlights themes of achievement, sport and group connection, and acknowledges both physical and intellectual disability without making assumptions about individual stories. Its tone is hopeful and grounded, offering viewers a clear sense of possibility and community. Shown as part of the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, Lili Can - We Dream Big fits the program by showcasing diverse abilities and the everyday strengths of children and teenagers, inviting audiences to rethink what success can look like.
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Filmmaker
Melissa Smith is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Melissa Smith.
What an inspiration to us all. Nothing stops her and we can all learn from her.Keep it up Lille
Amazing Lili you have proven time and time again that you CAN. Hoping that this will be seen far and wide to show the world that others may think you can't...but we all know that Lili Can
Beautiful Dream Big
Oh I'm in tears... Me miss your cheeky smile Miss Lili you're the Sunshine in so many places. Mel you're just incredible. Lots of love from us all.
Inspirational
Love you Lil xx
Lovely Lil. Love to see you living it up.
Lili Living the good life
She is such a lovely young girl it was so nice that we meet Lili and her mum at the rock the gym . Go girl
Oh Lili Your smile is so contagious. We love you and your family so so much xx big hugs The Valons xx
Go Lili You've got this you little champion. I have no doubt your dream will come true. You have an amazing support team. Mel your love for you lil girl brings me tears of joy
Wow Lili seems like a very happy child. Looks like shes getting lots of great experiences What a wonderful supportive family. Well done to you all
Go Lili go Mel such an awesome team they certainly do dream big...and achieve big. Couldn't be happier or prouder of you guys xx
When goosebumps and tears appear at the same time due to what the depth of love can achieve. Xx
Go Lili and well done marvellous mum Mel. Beautiful film