About this Short Film
Bayfield Shutter Bugs (Bayfield High School, New Zealand, 2019) is a short film that explores photography and creative achievement among teenagers in a school setting. It reflects themes of congenital, intellectual and physical disability without reducing young people to a single label. The film sits well in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, offering a clear-eyed look at group work, learning and the pride that comes from exhibiting work. Warm and respectful, it celebrates skill, community and the everyday ways young people with disability make and share their art.
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Bayfield High School is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Bayfield High School.
That was really awesome such talent
Hi Gisela that wasn't real bird poop. Shows how well Ivy can act.
Wow so impressed with this film.Very talented kids.loved how everyone played their part so well and very funny in parts.You all have a great future.Loved all the still photos.Wonderful sound trackwell done everyone and good luck.
Congratulations to you all it was all very well done. Lots of beautiful photos and nice touches of humour in the filming.
Great work Its lovely to see such creativity in our young people. Really enjoyed your movie....keep up the good work
Was that real bird poop on ivy
I enjoyed watching your movie. A great combination of team work with individual skills and creativity. Well done
Great work shutter bugs
What a brilliant result. I loved the mix of action shots along with so many outstanding still photos. Great to see so many students involved and their keen sense of humour.All of you can be very proud of this enjoyable and informative film.