About this Short Film
My Life, About BMX Racing in the Blue Mountains by Callum Clarke (Australia, 2025) is a short film included in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival. It explores themes of BMX racing alongside autism, KBG syndrome, cognitive processing and intellectual disability, and the mental health of teenagers. The film offers an intimate, grounded look at young people navigating sport and everyday life. Shot in the Blue Mountains, it highlights physical skill and personal resilience without simplifying complex experiences. A thoughtful, human portrait, it complements the festival's commitment to showcasing diverse abilities and the achievements of people with disability.
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Film Transcript
My disabilities are KBG syndrome, which is a rare genetic syndrome that causes autism, intellectual disability, ADHD, as well as low muscle tone, tremors, coordination, and fine motor problems.
Even though all these things make it hard for me, I find it hard at school because of my disabilities, processing delays and difficulties with language.
Because of my disabilities in BMX, I race the par 14 plus and follow the sport with a passion. Also, I hope you enjoy my video.
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Filmmaker
Callum Clarke is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Callum Clarke.
Wow Callum I didnt know you were a BMX superstar as well. Great film.
Finally got a minute to watch your short film and so glad I did Your passion for the sport really shines through in your film. The music was perfect to listen to whilst I watch you in action on your BMX. You have done such.a great job Callum so glad I got to watch this
Great work
Awesome
This is great Callum. Well done
Well Done Callum. Love the Video
I am so proud of you callum. You show such passion for everything you get involved in
Fantastic
Great work mate. Keep it up
Wow so cool I wasn't sure when I clicked the video because I don't know anything about BMX but I am inspired by his video. I think this is the beginning of a new passion for me
Well done Callum This is awesome
Awesome video Hope you do well
Good luck Callum
Nice Work Callum Effort Earns Success
Good luck
Awesome video Callum Love the footagemusic and the way it's edited it really shows us your passion for your bmx journey Hope you win
Very enjoyable and interesting
Love the bikes and your amazing rides
What a great film The transitions between scenes were so creativereally impressive editing
Great to see you on your bike. Hopefully the paralymics will open up cycling and more sports for your classification. I first fall in love with para sport 1992.