afloat. (2020), film still

afloat.

About this Short Film

afloat., directed by Lou Quill (Australia, 2020), is a short film that explores swimming, sport and the inner life of a young adult living with a congenital physical disability. It considers fears, resilience and the personal experience of being an athlete with a physical impairment, touching on themes linked to para-sport. Presented in the Focus on Ability festival, afloat. joins films that highlight the abilities, experiences and achievements of people with disability. The film offers a thoughtful, humane look at individual challenge and determination, inviting audiences to reflect on how sport, identity and hope can intersect.

Film Details

Country: Australia
State: Victoria
Genre: Personal Story
Festival Year: 2020
Filmmaker: Lou Quill

Film Transcript

No transcript is available for this film.

Filmmaker

Lou Quill is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Lou Quill.

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7 comments
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Rochelle Gough 24/09/2020

Awesome photography and inspiring young man

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Andrea Lang 24/09/2020

Beautifully made and loads of heart. Loved it.

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Angela Connelly 23/09/2020

So inspiring. That smile

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Lyn Uthe 22/09/2020

It depicts courage hard work and inspiration for others.

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Valerie Duchesneau 22/09/2020

Ur inspiring.

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Paddy Lawrance 22/09/2020

That smile

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Lou Quill 16/09/2020

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