About this Short Film
All About Me, by Alistair Henderson-Baker (Australia, 2020), sits comfortably within the Focus on Ability programme. This short film explores themes of art, autism and cognitive processing disability alongside family, friendship and everyday creativity. It offers a gentle, human look at how people express themselves and connect through shared activities such as cooking and making. The tone is respectful and warm, allowing audiences to notice skills, humour and quiet moments without spectacle. A thoughtful addition to the festival, All About Me invites viewers to celebrate diverse ways of being and learning, and to reflect on the small acts that shape individual lives.
Film Details
Film Transcript
I like to go to the water park, the beach, YB & Voss juice. I don't want to go to Hue Heath, Mont Hills, Victoria Gardens, Kinta and the cinema.
I have guests. I like my guests and their names are Sir Fabio, Cherie, Margaret, Eddie, Mimi and Samia. My guests take me to places like parks and lakes. I like Melito Lake.
I live with Mum and my brother Nick at home. Mum likes coffee and yoga. Mum calls Nana to see how she feels.
Nick goes jogging at a park; he likes it. Nick buys food for Nana, me, Fun and Mia al deep. Nana is wobbly; she has to sit on the couch. I feel happy when she feels better. I love you, Nana.
I'm good at cooking and I cook lots of things like muffins, cakes and penne. I'm good at art. I like sparrows, peacocks, rabbits and some animals. People like my art. I like to make up. I like to hang out, do washing in the sun and do jobs to help my family.
Thanks for watching. All about me.
Filmmaker
Alistair Henderson-Baker is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Alistair Henderson-Baker.
Alistair what a great film you created. it was really well made and entertaining.
Great job Alistair. I loved the look of your film and learning more about you and your family. Keeping making films
Congratulations Alistair on a great movie about yourself. It was clear well drawn and animated. It is good to know the things that you and your family enjoy and can share and help each other. Good luck with your next film.
Alistair your film was very enjoyable and entertaining. It was very colourful and engaging. You did an awesome job keep up the great work. Kellie
This was a lovely window into your life Alistair. I liked the way you used the animation to emphasise your points and your love and compassion for your nanna really shone through too.
Very well done Al I loved listening to your short story. The artwork is fantastic. Good job
Nicely done Alistair An engrossing and enjoyable short story.
Alistair I absolutely loved your short film All About Me. Your story narrative work and animation was brilliant and very heart felt.I love all your characters and your background to all your scenes. You voice was very clear and easy to listen to well done Alistair. You are a fantastic artist and film maker I'm blown away. I can see that this was a lot of hard work and you did such a great job. In one of your next short films I would love to hear your lovely voice singing a song as part of the film. Use all your artistic flair and combine them all in a film just an idea. Thanks for producing All About Me I will share this with all my family and friends. Regards Maurice.
Hi Alistair I enjoyed listening to your video and you did very well. It is great fun doing some cooking then the best part is that you then get to eat it. Do you give some to your Nanna too - she would just love to try it. Keep up the good work - you are doing very well. Shirley
Hi Alistair you have done very well. I enjoyed learning what you enjoy and what you can achieve. It is good to know that you are helping your family because I know they care about you and they must get a lot of pride to see you doing so well. My best wishes Colin
Thank you Alistair. Your story gives me a delightful view of your bright busy life of nature cooking with friends and the love for your your family. the animation was really connected to your clear presentation.
Alistair what a wonderful video you have created It shows how much you have thought of and planned your story and the artwork and animation look great. It is also fantastic to see how much you care for your family and your guests. I love that you know that Gwen sometimes needs a rest and you are so caring. You love Nick and Mum lots as well- they are lucky to have you help with chores and get to eat your delicious cooking Congratulations I am very impressed well done
ALISTAIR this is so awesome i really enjoyed your video you are so creative keep up the good work and cant wait to see more videos and YOU SOON
I enjoyed learning all about you Alistair. I am impressed by how much you know about your family and how much you love your Nanna. I loved your art Great work.
Alistair your film was fantastic and I can see how much work you have put into it. I especially loved the part where your Nanna is wobbly so she sits on the couch but you love it when she feels better. The character looked just like your Nanna too. You are definitely a great artist. Excellent job
Alistair that was fantastic really entertaining and really well done congratulations I am so proud of you. All the best and good luck. Love Lorraine
Loved your film Alistair. The music was excellent and those drawings looked amazing. Great effort. Aunty Kerry xx
What a fantastic video Al I loved all of the animations and learning all about you
Wow what an amazing video I loved the narration and all of the drawings. Keep being awesome
I loved your film Alistair. It told me so much about you. I love your art.
Amazing video Alastair
This is great Alistair Wish I could try some of your cakes
I really liked the animation and the art in the background. I think the music for the film was perfect too. I hope the artist keeps making more films for us all to enjoy. It was nice to hear all about you Alistair.
Nice work Alistair I like your video
Fantastic artwork and animation Alistair you've really spent a lot of time putting this film together and it shows. You've got another person right here who likes your art. Would really like to see more work from yourself I think you've got a fantastic perspective on life and those around you. Keep up the good work
Well done Alistair. It was very interesting and very enjoyable. You must be very proud.
Love your work Alistair
Fantastic work Alistair I can see how hard you worked. I love your drawings.
Well done