About this Short Film
"My Painted Smile" is an animated short from Yarraville Special Developmental School in Australia, made in 2019. Built from animation and student artwork, the film explores themes of autism, cognitive processing and intellectual disability through the creative vision of young people. It celebrates the ways art and play can express identity, emotion and school life without relying solely on words. Warm and visually engaging, the piece invites viewers to listen and look differently. Included in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, this work sits alongside other films that highlight abilities, experiences and achievements of people with disability, offering a hopeful, human glimpse into everyday creativity.
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Yarraville Special Developmental School is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Yarraville Special Developmental School.
Congratulations to Tommy and Yarraville SDS a wonderful film.
Hi Tommy we thought your movie was cool cool cool. Loved your pictures. From Bayfield Shutter Bugs.
I really enjoyed watching what Tommy Lee has done. Well done Tommy that was fantastic.
Proud of you Tommy and love the idea of your characters coming to life.
Bardzo mi si podoba ten film o chorym dzielnym chopcu .
Excellent film. Like how it hilighted your ability. Not disability
What a great film Tommy and Greg - it made me smile so much. I'd really like to be a part of your world Tommy.
Hi Tommy I would love to be a part of your world where the characters you have drawn come to life. Congratulations I enjoyed your film - it made me smile
Awesome short film Tommy. Congratulations Xxx
Fabulous documentary. Well done and congratulations to Tommy Greg and all involved.
Brilliant piece of work. Congratulations to both of you Tommy and Greg.
Such a terrific film by Tommy and Greg.Here's a little fun fact the cucumber photo featuring in one of Tommy's drawings is homegrown from his garden.
Congratulations Tommy and Grzegorz good job
Go Tom
Well done boys its amazing
Just beautiful Tommy Lee xx
Greg and TommyCongratulations fellas. BRILLIANT as alwaysSo proud of you both for the hard work and effort that you have both put in to this film. Tommy... You are a super star Sending love all the way from Bali xxx
Wonderful