Cactus

About this Short Film

Cactus (Fairley & Wilson-Alexander, Australia, 2025) is a short film that probes themes of gambling, individual experience, isolation and mental health. With a focused, adult perspective, it sits comfortably within the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, which showcases the abilities, experiences and achievements of people with disability. While we do not outline its narrative here, Cactus contributes to important conversations around risk, solitude and wellbeing, inviting audiences to reflect. Presented with sensitivity and craft, the film creates space for complex emotions and human resilience. A compact, thought-provoking work that complements the festival’s commitment to diverse storytelling.