About this Short Film
This is Jack (2018), by Loreto Kirribilli, is an Australian short screening as part of the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival. With its focus on cerebral palsy and congenital disability, the film looks at the everyday realities of young adults navigating school, work and inclusion. It speaks to individual experience while highlighting broader questions about employment and access. Quiet and observant, the piece fits the festival’s aim to showcase films that celebrate abilities and challenge assumptions about medical disability. A thoughtful, human portrait, it invites audiences to think about how communities and workplaces can better support young people with disability.
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Filmmaker
Loreto Kirribilli is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Loreto Kirribilli.
I found this video very inspirational and of high quality. It was truly thought-provoking and changed the way that I view people in such situations. The message behind this film is great and should be celebrated. Good job Jess and Jack
Jess and Jack are both remarkable young people channeling all their energies into creating the best life adventures for themselves. You are truly inspirational to us all. Thank you for making us stop and think about what is possible.
Wow just wow Jack you are the voice that will make a difference for so many people Your humility and honesty is truly inspirational. And the last view of you laughing...magic Congratulations to you and Jess on a job very well done
A brilliantly produced film of an amazing young man. Jack approaches his considerable disabilities with such courage. His glass is always more than half full.
Beautiful collaboration Jess and Jack. Jacks smile at the end luminous.
Love your work Jess Beautifully inspiring and wonderful message.Jack is your inspiration.You have found your calling Jess .Good luck with your film
Very interesting .....thanks
A good and inspiring short film Thank you Jack.Well done Jess.
Very inspirational A beautiful short film.Thank you Jack Well done Jessie
I love watching this doc. Jack your amazing and an inspiration to always do the best that we all can do. Well done Jess.
Loved This is Jack
Brillant
An amazing film. So glad to have this opportunity to see this young man's point of view.
Fabulous though provoking
Wonderfully captured.
JessYou should be very proud of this moving film Jess.You have given Jack a powerful voice.
Veey true that don't underestimate the disabled Great talent there by Jessica
Great work Jess
in Jacks own words - every person has a surprise inside them ...great to watch and think about people with a disability and how they want to be seen . thanks xx
Well done Jess. A very touching presentation. Good luckAnnie xx
Well done Jack and Jess.
A very moving piece and sensitively done. Well done to Jess for highlighting Jack's struggle of things we take for granted.
I want to just hug Jack Humility personified. Beautiful. x
An amazing well presented educational film that opens ones eyes to the potential abilities that can be found in disabled people.
What an inspiring young man Such wisdom and courage . Truly an inspiration - wouldnt the world be a wonderful place if there were more people who shared Jacks vision and hope ..
Jessie what an amazing Job you did for Jack it will inspire so many people and to appreciate and be grateful for what they have in life good job and hope to see more amazing videos you will make in the future.
Youre an Inspiration Jack A humbling and beautiful message. Well done Jess.
An amazingly inciteful and heartwarming documentary. Makes us all think.
Terrific video. Its amazing how a short piece like this can capture the essence of a person. Theres a lot of bad news around at the moment its uplifing to stop a few minutes to take in a story like this. Brilliant put together. Thank you.
Dear jack a friend sent the vid link to me and to be honest I dont normally bother with these kinds of things. But Im glad I did. The reference you made about being surprised about others for some reason stuck. You see theres this man in a wheelchair who every day is in my street at a particular time but when I see him I embarrassingly either walk straight past or cross the street in a hurry to go wherever Im going. But when I watched your vid it motivated me to stop and talk to him. Im so glad I did. Hes an incredible guy with an amazing story. And while this doesnt seem like much its a change for me for the better that just simply started with a conversation. Now I make sure I stop and we have a good old yarn together. Who knows where it will lead but I know the two of us are now better off. I hope this inspires change in all who see it even if its small. Im sorry but its just not all about the votes its about the message too. Take care.Ps. Nice job Jess really well done. Oh and you got my vote . Good luck
Congratulations on a clever documentary which allows a young man to reveal his incredibly optimistic view on life in the face of the difficulties caused by cerebral palsy. Good luck to you Jess and to Jack.
Jess what a fabulous job you did in creating this short film. It really touched me and its a credit to you exposing ability in disabilities. Well done
It is a pleasure to support Jack.He is a neighbour of my friends.Lovely to see him trying his best under the circumsatnces
This is wonderful. Very powerful and inspiring and I look forward to the follow up documentarydocumentaries.
Jess a wonderful well portrayed story illustrating how courageous and brave Jack is the film and Jack deserve support from us all as he faces situations many of us will never confront.
Wow Jack. You are an inspiration to everyone. Well done and thank you for sharing your story.
Jack I adore you already. The world needs to hear and see more of you and your positive inspirational energy. Wonderful film. Good luck to you both XX
Wow what a heart felt moving documentary so mich love there so well done I loved it
This is such an inspirational film about an incredible subject.
I love Jack's description that every person has a surprise when you get to know them.
Very inspirational A beautiful short film Thank you
Love this video It really conveys to us a very real situation and reminds us that people like Jack do exist and that we need to remember these people. So proud of you Jess for thinking of something this meaningful and real for todays society. It is really inspiring and the film is made absolutely beautifully in a really respectful manner.
Thanks Jess for sharing Jack's story.Jack you turned around my shitty day and made me smile Thankyou
Wow Jess - congratulations on a fantastic film. Credit to you and to Jack. Very inspiring and what an important message.
This short video conveys a very powerful message to those of us who so often take our situation in life for granted.
A very insightful and inspiring film - well done.
What a fabulous short film about an inspiring young man Well done Jess McCann Jack.
You're an inspiration Jack and your personality has been beautifully captured by Jessica McCann.
The film is a stark reminder to all of us about the difficulties that people like Jack face every day. The filmmaker presents these difficulties in a very professional manner.
An inspiring and touching film of a brave young man. The filmmaker JessMcCann has shown the courage of those with disability.