About this Short Film
Shine (Patumahoe School, New Zealand, 2018) offers a warm, clear-eyed look at themes of achievement, confidence and inclusion in a school context. Made by members of Patumahoe School, the short film reflects on group dynamics, developing skills and the everyday moments that build self-belief. It sits well within the Focus on Ability festival, contributing a youthful viewpoint on the abilities and accomplishments of young people, including those with intellectual disability. Gentle and uplifting, Shine asks audiences to notice strengths often missed in busy school life and to celebrate the small steps that help children and teenagers grow.
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Patumahoe School is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Patumahoe School.
Well done Year 11. It is wonderful to see what can happen when we all work together and include everyone.Best of luck. NZRDA.
What a beautiful film Year 11. You've done a great job showing how important it is to look on the inside not the outside of people. We loved seeing Julia and her dad and hearing how RDA Riding for the Disabled helps Julia learn and remember her ABCs. Well done. And best wishes from everyone at NZRDA.
Awesome work Room 11 - I am sure you have all learned that everybody has special qualities to share with us all. Well done it looks like it was a fun project to take part in too.