About this Short Film
Buoyancy (2018) from Garfield Barwick School, Australia offers a gentle, observant look at school life among children and teenagers with intellectual disability. Rather than presenting a single storyline, the short assembles moments that highlight group dynamics, everyday challenges and small successes. The film finds meaning in routine and play, and invites viewers to notice ability, humour and patience in the classroom. Its warm, unassuming approach sits well within the Focus on Ability program, contributing a respectful and hopeful portrait of young people learning together. A short, thoughtful piece that prompts conversation about inclusion and school life.
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Filmmaker
Garfield Barwick School is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Garfield Barwick School.
Excellent work Garfield Barwick School. I really enjoyed it. Congratulations
Congratulations to our RIDBC GBS students and teachers for a job well done You did a fabulous job So so proud of you all
That was awesome Well done
Well done to all the boys and Girls at RIDBC Garfield Barwick who have put so much effort into making the Buoyancy film . You have all done an amazing job .. Fantastic team effort well done.
Well done GBS students This is incredible
Well DoneGreat acting and a nice clear explanation about buoyancy.
Excellent short film - great costumes and acting talent Good luck
Entertaining and educational - loved it. Congratulations to everyone involved
Great work GBS I loved your costumes
Well done to all of you - I didn't realise how many budding actors we have in the GBS community Hope you enjoyed making the film. Best of luck for the competition...
Great job Good Luck
Fantastic work guys Proud of you all
Brilliant job guys. I now know why people don't swim with jackets on
What an amazing job you have done GBS team.... Great solution to the problem and how great to see that you can all swim and play together now Good luck in the competition
Hello GBS a great production boys and girls you should be very proud of what you have created and great to see happy faces. Your costumes rock
WOW guys you have done an amazing job I am so proud of you. GOOD LUCK
Well done GBS. Its excellent. I feel buoyant for watching You guys will do very well. Congrats. Chris
Congratulations RIDBC Garfield Barwick School on your film about buoyancy. I really enjoyed it and learnt a lot.
Well done Garfield Barwick School and well narrated Marisa - you and your fellow students have done a good job and I really enjoyed your film.