About this Short Film
True Colours (2019), from Vermont South Special School, is a short film that explores autism and cognitive processing disability within the school setting and adolescence. It highlights individual ways of learning, communicating and taking part in everyday school life, inviting viewers to notice difference without judgement. The piece sits comfortably within the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, offering a school-based perspective to the programme. Thoughtful and expressive, the film encourages audiences to recognise the abilities and personality behind a diagnosis. A sensitive, human portrait that speaks to parents, teachers and young people alike.
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Vermont South Special School is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Vermont South Special School.
Emily and Kylie you have been able to represent yourself and your development in a really clear and beautiful way. This movie will always be treasured
Great job Emily
Great video Emily-Brooklin B
Beautiful video Emily You are a starNat lai
Well done Emily -
This video is always going to have a special place in my heart Thank you to our extra special music teacher Kylie for a wonderful job. Thank you also to Mark and all the other wonderful teachers and staff at this terrific special school for nurturing Emily's abilities this year.
Lovely film Emily. Great job. Thanks for sharing your story with us.
Wonderful film well done Kylie