About this Short Film
NightinGails (2019) by Gail Wecker is an Australian short included in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival. Using music and singing, the film offers a look at adults coming together to socialise, motivate one another and support mental health. It emphasises inclusion and group connection without prescribing a single story. Placed within our programme, NightinGails reflects the festival's aim to showcase the abilities, experiences and achievements of people with disability. Expect a warm, human piece that celebrates participation and the simple, powerful ways music can bring people into the same room and help them be seen and heard.
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Gail Wecker is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Gail Wecker.
What an inspiration you all are. I try and volunteer at Nursing homes and sing there when I can because it saddens me that there aren't more musical programs in place for the elderly. Docos such as this will hopefully inspire change. Congrats Gail you are doing a wonderful thing xx
I saw the faces of the people in our Aged Care facility when the group visited here some months ago. This is a very pleasant and positive interaction for people in that situation and should be encouraged. Especially for people in rural and remote areas who have limited access to this type of activity.
I am a volunteer helper at Rise and have participated in a few performances by NightinGails. So I have seen first hand the beneficial effects that spontaneous singing and dancing have on the 'Oldies'. They are like recycled teenagers What a great initiative by NightinGails
Just lovely Singing in a group does wonders for the spirit. This is especially important for the elderly and infirm and even those suffering from dementia. Congratulations NightinGails for your care for those who might be lonely.
Hi Gail - lovely to hear from you congrats on your inspired initiative -sharing the joys memories that music brings us all. A truly uplifting film - seeing all those smiling faces is heartwarming x PS.....no immediate plans to re-visit but you never know
Very proud of you keep up the good work love gloria
Excellent and informative Documentry
what a wonderful film keep going
Very inspiring and shows the need for this type of interaction in aged care and mental health facilities. Gail has been very passionate and committed to this cause with very positive results.
What an amazing documentary I had tears of joy watching those beautiful people being transformed with music. I feel that Singing and dancing Is so contagious and so beneficial for the elderly Especially with the songs that they recognise from the younger days It sends them to a place they recognise being a time of happiness joy and free of pain I want to congratulate you Gail Wecker and the NightinGails For all the great work and Joy you bring into the aged care facilities Thank you