About this Short Film
Loomeinance - Shining in the Dark (Unity College, Australia, 2018) is a short film that draws on themes of blindness, family, group life, music, school, sensory disability and sport among teenagers. Presented in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, it highlights the abilities, experiences and achievements of people with disability. The film offers a close-up look at young lives shaped by friendship, learning and shared activities. Moments of sound, movement and connection invite audiences to notice the skill and creativity at play. A thoughtful addition to the programme, it encourages appreciation of everyday talents and the richness of diverse teenage experiences.
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I really enjoyed watching this. Well done Cody. Looking forward to seeing more of your work in the future. Good luck to you and Kai.
Hi Cody.......we are so proud of your efforts and a lot of other people are too.
I can see two people in this documentary that are going to go ahead in leaps and bounds and they are Kai and the film-maker Cody. Great commitment from them both. Keep up the good work.
A wonderful film showcasing an amazing talent. Kai is very inspiring.
Beautiful story. Amazing talent. So glad I watched this. Thankyou
Thank you for sharing Kai's talentated and amazing life with us. Fantastic work Cody.
Well done Cody You have captured Kais story beautifully.
Brilliant and inspiring story of Kai's journey. Great work Cody.
What an amazing young man Kai is. As are you Cody - a great job
Cody congratulations on using your amazing talent to share Kai's story.
Well done on your hard work and commitment Cody. Thank you for using your skills to share Kai's story with us and the rest of world.
Congratulations Cody and the Loomes family. This is a great documentary produced with all the quality of 'Australian Story'.
What a beautifully crafted piece and a wonderful insight into Kais talents life and the Loomes family.
Cody your film is wonderful. The story is incredible and you have captured some much. You are such a talent please don't stop reaching for the stars because you certainly are made for this industry.
What a fantastic and very inspiring video Cody. I am so very proud of you just as Kais parents are of him.
You've created a great film Cody I loved watching it. Thank you for introducing us to Kai such an inspiring talented young man.
Awesome job Cody. Your film gives an inspiring insight into Kai's life and that of our family. Kai is my nephew and words cannot explain how proud I am of Kai and what he has achieved . Thank you for a terrific film and good luck
I have a baby with the same condition. We just suspect that he can see. Hence its a great watch. It gives me hopes that my child will develop into sombedy great as well. Cody to win
I love the title
Great work -a wonderful insight to Kais life.
Great subject Cody I watched it with my three young children it was a fabulous conversation starter.
You have done a wonderful job with this documentary Cody. Congratulations I was Kais teacher a few years ago and it was a joy to work with him.
Thank you Cody for this beautifully done video. Kai is my Great Nephew and we are so proud of him. You have captured Kai and his wonderful Family in such an awesome way a memory for us to keep and share for life.
You have given a great insight into Kai's world. Thank you.
Beautifully documented Cody. Well done and thank you for a honest and uplifting video.
Amazing Cody. You captured Kais determination and cheekiness. You should be very proud of what you have produced. Good luck
Great video showing Kai to be the awesome young man I know him to be. Well done Cody.
Awesome Cody. I have had the pleasure of working with him and what a great young man he is.
Congratulations Cody you are an inspiring storyteller. Good luck
Well done Cody what a great job you have done telling Kais story made me cry
Awesome documentary Cody. Very inspiring.
Great title Well done Cody
Congratulations Cody. Youve done an amazing job in creating such a heartfelt documentary piece about my nephew Kai. Good luck.
Great Job Cody What an amazing young fella and a beautiful family.
What a great insight into another life. The outdoor filming was outstanding. Not a easy thing to do.
A beautiful documentary Cody. The way you present Kai and his family was perfect. Fantastic effort done with thought and respect.
So close to our hearts too. Such a fine young man and a credit to you all. Ability is in the word disability
Well done on a very heart warming documentary. Congratulations Cody. Good job
Inspiring film about an amazing young man. Well done.
What an awe inspiring video Cody I really enjoyed seeing Kai featured in such a positive way Well done. I actually feel a bit teary...
Great Job. My daughter is 21 with SOD.
Well done Cody you've done a fantastic job capturing this amazing young man.
Wow What an amazing way to tell the story of this exceptional young man i am lucky enough to call my nephew. Well done Cody you have done such an amazing job and should be so very proud of yourself.
What a fantastic well-rounded story told with compassion and empathy and providing inspiration and awareness. Well Done
Well done Cody You've done a fantastic job and should be proud of the efforr you put in. It is such a beautiful documentary of our Kai. Wishing you the best of luck and keeping our fingers crossed that you win
Great video of an inspiring young man. Well done Kai and and great job Cody.
Congratulations Cody An amazing inspirational documentary.
Beautiful.
Beautiful documentary Cody. Kai is such a lovely and inspiring young man I think you have captured his story so well. Amazing how he can play the piano blind. I can't even play it with full sight Good luck in the competition. I am so very proud of you.
Amazing work Cody It was so interesting and inspiring. Well done