About this Short Film
It Was There All The Time (Carey Scheer, Australia, 2020) is a short film that quietly explores themes of accident, achievement and creativity. Through images of art and painting, and moments that touch on spinal and medical disability, the film reflects on individual experience and group connection. Mateship and inclusion are threaded through its scenes, as are questions about physical disability and life with a wheelchair. Short and thoughtful, it sits well in the Focus on Ability festival, which celebrates the achievements and everyday realities of people with disability. A considered piece that invites audiences to watch and listen.
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Carey Scheer is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Carey Scheer.
Absolutely wonderful full of inspiration self motivation resilience companionship and much more including a huge amount of talent. Congratulations for putting this story together Carey.
Great video of Rod. Rod has been a customer of mine for quite a few years now. His paintings are excellent and he is a great man to go with it and i have the upmost respect for him
In a world filled with negativity this documentary is so positive and illuminating and one I'll never forget. Thank you Rod for sharing your story.
Rod you are so cool. Your drawings are just beautiful. I am so glad Carey and you got to work together Its really inspiring Thank you
A feel good inspirational story We could use a lot more folks like Rod and the fellows with Brushes and Easels. Well done good shoe Carey
An inspiring documentary about overcoming adversity and life's lessons and gifts. Outstanding job Carey
Just SO Inspirational makes me feel we all can do anything at any time in our lives Thank you for this moving film it is beautiful motivational and it shared that every human being has talent
Amazing. Moving. Incredible.
A beautifully captured story about life's challenges we're sometimes dealt. I couldn't agree more - No one should be boxed with a label So much positivity and good energy Loved the very the end bit of the film..
A true vison of what community stands for united without labels. Beautiful story of one mans journey in overcoming an accident that coul have taken his life but with determination and friends he was able to feel whole again.
Terrific short Rod is an amazing example of resilience in our community. How great that art brought together such a blokey bunch. Well done Carey