About this Short Film
Earnest (2019) from Rooty Hill High School is an Australian entry that offers a thoughtful look at how teenagers perceive and include peers with autism and cognitive processing disability. Through its attention to viewpoint, group dynamics and the challenges of understanding differences, the short film invites viewers to consider how small choices and everyday interactions shape inclusion. It aligns with the Focus on Ability festival’s aim to highlight abilities and perspectives often overlooked on screen. Earnest is a quiet, clear reminder that listening and shifting perspective can open doors in classrooms and communities.
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Rooty Hill High School is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Rooty Hill High School.
Awesome film great messages. Thank you
Very well done Ernest We are so proud of you for sharing an inspiring powerful message through this creative short film. Keep up the great work -Manansala Family
This is AWESOME Keep up the amazing work RHHS
God bless you always Ernest.
So proud of Ernest. Well done team
Gotta love earnest. Absolute top bloke.
bravo ernest
I loved that we were able to see that even though he may have a disability we were able to see that he is sooo much more that.
I'm so proud of u lot and I'm so glad that u were raise awareness about things like this and go Rooty Hill
Pretty decent I liked it however one scene in the film when he met Sarah it was hard to hear with all of the background noise but in general it's great even with the narration.