About this Short Film
Ability (Ines Brixner, Australia, 2022) is a short film presented at the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival. It frames moments around congenital and intellectual disability, physical disability and life as a young adult. The film explores group dynamics, outings and the everyday practical and emotional support that shape social life. Shot with attention to dignity and immediacy, it highlights the skills and choices of people who use wheelchairs and other supports without reducing them to labels. For programmers and audiences, Ability sits comfortably within our festival’s aim to showcase films that celebrate ability, inclusion and community.
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Filmmaker
Ines Brixner is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Ines Brixner.
Ines often talks about you Raymond and having viewed the awe inspiring film I can fully understand why. It was an absolute pleasure to observe such joyful and talented people enjoying themselves. Heartfelt best wishes to all involved.
Yay Go Raymee go
Raymond you and your crew are an inspiration. Your wonderful humour bubbles beneath the surface of your fabulous smile. Thank you for sharing your fun activities and their obvious joy they bring to you and your support team. I wish you well and hope your success in upgrading your wheelchair will provide better access and mobility.
What an inspiring video of a lovely happy man Raymond. Delightful to see him reacting joyfully to those around him . Trust the video gives friends and viewers an insight into his life .
What a beautiful journey of Raymond's daily events. He certainly has a very active physical and mentally life so inspiring. Two winners here. Raymond and his loving support team and community.
Beautiful mum and a beautiful team. Raymond is living a cool and fun life. What a gorgeous and loving young man. The film is gobsmackingly positive.
What a heart warming video. What an inspiring young man Raymond is with a wonderful attitude to life. That laugh and smile is the best Well done to Raymond and his beautiful mum Niari and all his wonderful family and carers. Good luck with your entry.
Hey Raymond youve got the can-do attitude. Youve got a loving heart and a generous spirit that reaches so many people and your video captures all of that and more. Congratulations on an awesome effort by the people closest to you and you the STAR Ive watched it so many times now and it still gives me goosebumps and definitely encourages me. I can see that humour is high on your list. Keep it going . Soar high .sweet guy Youve achieved some pretty high goals and I wish you all the best with your superman super cool entry.
What a delightful and heart warming video about a young man and all those who care for him and love him. I hope your entry wins Raymond.
Raymond is a happy and inspiring young man who brings joy to this world. This video captures Raymond as he really is fun loving bubbly and a pleasure to spend time with. Wishing you all the best with your entry Raymond
What a happy gorgeous man you have grown to be so proud of you living your best life and making others richer for having you in there life
Such an inspiration
Such brilliant viewing--- awesome work to all but most credit goes to the star A superman who knows how to find joy in life.Go Raymond I hope you win babe
So much love and so much happiness bring tears to my eyes
What a joyful presentation of ABILTY. So many wonderful people inputting in to make Raymonds life the best he can. Well done. So positive. So inspiring.
Pure love
Love this
Real people real love heart-warming