About this Short Film
Georgia (Wycliffe Christian School, Australia, 2019) is a short film included in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival. Made by Wycliffe Christian School, it explores themes of inclusion, independence and participation for young people with intellectual and cognitive processing disabilities, including Down Syndrome. The film sits comfortably within the festival’s aim to showcase abilities and everyday experiences, touching on school life, activities and employment-related opportunities. Concise and thoughtful, Georgia offers viewers a perspective on how communities and education can support greater independence for young adults. Recommended for audiences interested in inclusive education and the practical steps toward meaningful inclusion.
Film Details
Film Transcript
Hi, how are you?
I'm 22.
Are you excited about having 2050?
Yes. Can you tell us some of the things you do in your busy week? We go through a lot.
I always use that, and once they obtain a coffee house. Yeah, can you tell us what that's like?
It's fun working with people.
What sort of jobs do you do?
Well, I'm walking up to every coffee's to seal an order. It's fun and meeting new people. Here at the neighbourhood centre and in their head, Grass Tammany Parish, um, we've got the hair came through quiet and help me dry. Housework and cooking, yes. Santa kosuna and weed, yes.
Do you do any social activities?
Yes, I connect through 25. Vince comes in a drama.
Hey there, Frank.
Yeah. Yeah. What are your favourite things to do?
Oh, dancing, singing and acting. You see, we are going to decide. Yes, marriage, which was you—sorry—the faithful, the ready. See, sure, boy, yeah. No, they aren't symbol much. You love best Annette Bening. We will rock you, Georgia. So Derek seems crazy, yeah.
Filmmaker
Wycliffe Christian School is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Wycliffe Christian School.
I was quite amazed at how busy Rosa was and that she had so many activities that gave her joy to be involved in. She was using all her gifts and was well supported in her life. I also noticed that she appreciated friendships and everyone needs friends.