This is Me (2018), film still

This is Me

About this Short Film

This is Me (Vermont South Special School, Australia, 2018) is a warm and spirited short from students and staff of a special school. Through moments of music, group activities and everyday school life, the film highlights the talents and friendships of children and teenagers with intellectual disability. It offers an informal, honest view of young people taking part, learning and having fun together. Shown as part of the Focus on Ability festival, This is Me celebrates ability, participation and community rather than a single plot. It is a genuine, uplifting reminder of the achievements found in school life and creative expression.

Film Details

Country: Australia
Category: School Short
Genre: Personal Story
Festival Year: 2018

Film Transcript

No transcript is available for this film.

Filmmaker

Vermont South Special School is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Vermont South Special School.

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29 comments
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Tash Brusco 7/07/2018

I have watched this video many times and it always takes my breath away. Every child is amazing and beautiful. I am honoured to be a part of such a special community.

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Colleen Madden 5/07/2018

Very up lifting. Well done guys. X

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Tony Hood 5/07/2018

A real treasure to see the happy faces at Vermont South Special School.There's obviously a wonderful connection amongst all wothin the school. From students to teachers an equality that brings a sense of value to all.Great stuff.

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Don Keating g 5/07/2018

Excellent singing with a good moral.

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Leigh Long 5/07/2018

Amazing Vermont Sth Special School. We of course voted and if we could vote again we would

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Rachael Earwaker 4/07/2018

I loved this short film Great job VSSS you are all stars

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Maz Gentile 4/07/2018

What a beautiful video x

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Ingrid Cuttiford 2/07/2018

What a lovely and inspiring short film. Knowing and remembering how much you have nurtured guided helped to educate our great-niece an exiting student in 2018 and her family I only hope you are able to continue long into the future. I wish you every success with your film.

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April Wilson 28/06/2018

Well done VSSS What an incredible film - I especially liked the parts with Aerobics and Gymnastics Keep up the great work

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Noura Chabchoul 27/06/2018

Such an inspiration and awesome talent. Thank you to the amazing students and staff.

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Melissa Fawns 27/06/2018

What a wonderful school. Keep doing the Amazing job you are doing xo

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Sarah Riedel 26/06/2018

Well done staff and students at VSSS I'm so happy to be part of such a great school.

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Joanne McSweeny 25/06/2018

This is awesome. What an amazing bunch of beautiful and talented kids all in one school. Congratulations Vermont South students and staff

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Laraine Gowers 24/06/2018

My beautiful granddaughter goes to this amazing school. I cannot praise the wonderful staff enough. Such special people.

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Patricia Johansen 23/06/2018

What an uplifting movie.

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Pauline Killender 21/06/2018

So much joy and confidence in the children's faces It's a feel good production

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Leonie Shillingford 20/06/2018

Absolutely brilliant as the parent of an ex student cant praise the school high enough. Our beautiful daughter has blossomed into a beautiful young lady all because of the dedicated teachers and staff of the school.

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Margaret Little 20/06/2018

The children look liked they had a great time filming this excellent clip

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Jennifer Clements 20/06/2018

This video is just so special to me. So uplifting and reflects the amazing school community teachers and kids' and the collective pride and 'can do' attitude that everyone has. So blessed and grateful to belong to this school community.

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Annie Basel 20/06/2018

Loved this film brought tears to my eyes.

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Susan Schulz 20/06/2018

So much pride And great examples of we are who we are All beautiful

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Lauren Brum 20/06/2018

A beautiful snippet of how wonderful this school is but only makes a small scratch in how truly supportive the school is of everyone of its students and their families. So blessed to be apart of this awesome community.

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Mark von Kelaita 20/06/2018

What an incredible effort in show casing the abilities of the students at Vermont South Special School.

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Jade Burrows 20/06/2018

Wow How can you not cry watching this Absolutely beautiful so proud to have the opportunity to be apsrt of V.S S.S

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Andrea Emery 20/06/2018

Amazing job. We are so lucky our kids go to this school. Great to see some familiar faces.

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Jenny Nisi 20/06/2018

Gorgeous kids

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SALLY GAUNT 20/06/2018

This is a beautiful short clip of how wonderful the whole school community is and reflects how special each child is.

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Sarah Westwood 20/06/2018

What a wonderful short film I cried with pride watching it Such a fantastic school.

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Jodi Vale 20/06/2018

Beautiful clip that sums up this school perfectly

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