About this Short Film
Try Everything (Paraparaumu College, New Zealand, 2020) is a short film presented in the Focus on Ability programme. Made by Paraparaumu College, it explores themes of achievement, school life and the impact of Covid lockdown on young people. The film offers a collage of moments that touch on dancing, group connection, isolation and the everyday work of teachers and teenagers, including those with intellectual disability. It does not prescribe a single narrative, but invites viewers to reflect on resilience, creativity and community when routines shift. A thoughtful, human snapshot, it echoes the festival’s aim to celebrate ability and achievement in diverse forms.
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How AWESOME Paraparaumu College it is great to part of your team Im so proud of you all. Weti Weti ana
Awesome effort guys Really cool video
Awesome film. Good luck for winning some prizes - Ill keep my fingers crossed for you
Loved your video team So cool
You truely gave it your all. Your talent is incredible. Loved it
Awesome work Loved the video. Great message to give everything a go
Fantastic work Good luck.
Well done guys. A great performance.
Absolutely awesome - I got up and joined in.
Awesome work
Such great work team
Amazing work Team. You should all feel very proud.
Great work team Ka pai t mahi -