About this Short Film
Samuel Baker - Student, Friend and Firefighter (Yarraville Special Developmental School, Australia, 2018) presents a thoughtful portrait framed by themes of congenital and intellectual disability, school life and youthful goals. As the title suggests, the film offers a close look at one young person and the roles that shape everyday experience. Built by a school community, it sits comfortably within Focus on Ability’s programme, which celebrates ability, aspiration and connection. Expect an honest, accessible short that highlights relationships, learning and personal aims. It is suited to audiences who value authentic, strength-based stories about teenagers navigating school and community.
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Filmmaker
Yarraville Special Developmental School is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Yarraville Special Developmental School.
What a great team effort by YSDS staff the film crew and of course the star and lead actor Samuel
Innovative and uplifting.
Well done Samuel
hi samuelI love your video and your amazing message good luck from Jacqueline
You are the Hero from next door Samuel Congratulations to you Greg and staff at YSDS. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Well done Samuel. You are a star. Congratulations to everyone involved on an amazing film. Love it.
Vic
Very inspirational
What a great film Samuel you are amazing and so talented. Really touched my heart today watching this film. Thankyou
Great job Samuel and all the students at Yarraville SDS Glad to see you following your firefighter dreams Samuel Good luck with graduation and beyond
Well done Samuel. Congratulations and well done to all the teachers and helpers. Great film. What a great firefighter
Well done sam
Congratulations to all teachers at Yarraville Special Development School The film shows how great job you are doing Well done Samuel It was very emotional to me watching the film and also made me so optymistic in the same time - Wishing you all the best
A wonderful wonderful video I watched it online in Abu Dhabi Samuel you did a wonderful job of telling everyone about what a firefighter does best wishes for the rest of the school year and the vote
What an excellent film. Great job Samuel
What a fantastic job you have done on your film. The Baker family must be feeling very proud.
Well done Firemam Sam.
Well done Samuel Great Job. All of the best with your submission.
Well done Samuel. I remember his struggle when a newborn born at the Mercy hospital and I worked there. So amazing to see how far he has come with such incredible work and support and encouragement from his family and friends.
Fantastic Sam hope all your dreams come true and hats off to the wonderful dedicated staff
I love this Well done Samuel what a star you are Sending big hugs xx
Brilliant work Samual
Samuel you are amazing and I feel very safe that of there is a fire you would put it out and look after all of us.
Samuel what a hero you are. Your Mum and Dad should be very proud of you - we are. We feel safe that if there is a fire you will put it out and save everyone.
Congratulations Fireman Sam on your film star appearance...your kind heart enthusiasm shine through....the fire brigade would do well to take you on as a mascot
In absolute awe of you Samuel And also in awe of your Mum Dad
Awesome film Samuel. Loved watching it. Go team Samuel
Uncle Trevor and Auntie Sheila think you are the best Samuel we love you to the moon and back
Well done Sam Love how passionate and determined you are. I am one proud big sister
This film was so engaging from the beginning uplifting and fun Good luck to Samuel in achieving his dreams.
Love your film Samuel Baker You will be tough competition for our school Warringa Park
You're the best Samuel What a great video. Love Aaron Sarah William baby Theodore and the chooks
Sam you are truly beautiful
Inspirational A mighty tribute to the work dedication and love shown by all involved with Yarraville SDS. Wishing Sam and the School every success.
This is brilliant Congratulations on a fantastic short film Vote 1 Sam
Wow Great job Sam Fabulous you have my vote xx
Go Fireman Sam
Great work Greg and Samuel
Loved this short film Sam you are truly inspirational. Good luck with becoming a fireman. I'm sure you'll be wonderful at it
Great job fireman Sam. I hope you do really well as a future fireman. Keep up the great work
Great Movie Sam Well done and awesome to hear you ambition to become a fire fighter. Keep up the great work.
A fabulous few minutes with the students and dedicated staff of Yarraville SDS. Wonderful work team.
That was brilliant. It brought a smile to my face xx
Congratulations Greg and Sam...Great film So proud to work along side you both x