The Shining Star (2012), film still

The Shining Star

About this Short Film

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Film Details

Country: Australia
Festival Year: 2012

Film Transcript

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Filmmaker

Ethan Vallejo-Meijer is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Ethan Vallejo-Meijer.

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28 comments
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Diane Anthony 16/10/2012

Inspirational and uplifting. Amazing job Ethan, well done.

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Angelina Holzner 14/10/2012

Lovely video Ethan, Tessa is inspirational!

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Meegan 13/10/2012

Beautiful video Ethan, inspiring and moving

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Anna 12/10/2012

Brilliant Ethan!!! So proud to call Tessa my sister!

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Jelina Haines 12/10/2012

Well done Tessa, its just show that having a disability is not a barrier.

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Lynne Foreman 12/10/2012

What a beautiful smile you have you are truly a Shining Star from another disabled person who has achieved a lot

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Kim 11/10/2012

Well Done Ethan - such an uplifting story on how Tessa inspired you, really nicely presented.

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Juene Walmsley 11/10/2012

Excellent work Ethan and what an inspirational subject Tessa is. It was awesome to watch! Just goes to prove how music can transcend and transform people's lives in spite of everything. You both are stars in your own right! Well done!

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Steven Spielberg 10/10/2012

Good job Ethan.

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Johanna Tienstra 10/10/2012

That was amazing and very well done. I was very moved by it, with such determination and willpower you can achieved anything. Very well made Ethan and Tessa. I am very proud of you Ethan.

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Leo Vescio 10/10/2012

Very moving and inspiring. Very well presented short film. Well done Ethan

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Josephine Vescio 10/10/2012

You have touched my heart. Thank you to both Tessa and Ethan for sharing their gifts and achievements.

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Marilita fujisawa 9/10/2012

You people are special not because of your disability, but because of your hearts! You are so ,icky to have a cousin like Tessa!!! Very well done Ethan!

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Malu Fabie 8/10/2012

Very well made inspirational story, nice and concise! How special is Tessa, love stories like this and what a bonus to be her cousin too, great idea great clip Ethan .

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Jason Zammit 8/10/2012

Very well done Ethan

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Liz Burns 7/10/2012

Very well done Ethan. What a great story. Truely a remarkable woman.

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Mark Fishburn 6/10/2012

Great Inspirational Story Ethan, Well Done!

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Corinne Selvon-fishburn 6/10/2012

Great Work Ethan, You've Captured A Very Inspiring & Motivational Story. Tessa Is Very Brave & Inspiring To All People & Shows She Has Great Determination To Overcome & Achieve And Make The Impossible, Possible.

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Robyn Cassin 5/10/2012

Well Done Ethan And Tessa,was Lovely To Watch. thank You Both..........

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Mary Messina 5/10/2012

Well Done To Ethan, Good Job.

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Evangeline Vallejo 5/10/2012

You Are An Inspiration Tessa. Thank You For The Opportunity For Allowing Ethan To Make This Film About You And Helping Him With His Music. He Couldn't Have Asked For A Better Teacher And Mentor.

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Johannes 5/10/2012

Great Story, Down To Earth, No Fancy Fills, Raw As Is. Keep Up The Good Work.

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Deirdre 5/10/2012

Well Done Ethan And Tessa Great Effort And Good Cause- Deirdre

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Judi Rawle 5/10/2012

This Film Is Uplifting And So True As Tessa Has Touched And Changed Many Children's Lives Including My Son. He Found No Real Joy In School Until He Met Tessa.

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Jim Vallejo 4/10/2012

Very Inspirational. A True Shining Star.

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Ginus Meijer 4/10/2012

What Wonderfull Inspiring Person She Is, It So Good To See That She Does Not Let Anything Stand In Her Way To Achieve Her Goals In Helping And Teaching Children To Play Those Beautifull Instruments. I Admire Such A Gifted Woman, Tessa You Are An Inspiration To Us All, I Wish You Good Health And Thank You For Your Wonderfull Work In Teaching My Nefhew Ethan, He Has Come A Long Way Since You Have Been Teaching Him And He Has The Outmost Respect For You. thank You For Making A Difference In Peoples Lifes......

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Alistair Hayes 4/10/2012

Beautiful. This Has To Win

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Abby Andrews 4/10/2012

Wow!

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