About this Short Film
Renee Smith's Wright of Passage (Australia, 2020) is a short film presented in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival. Rather than laying out a specific plot, the film draws together themes of achievement, capability and life with diabetes and other medical disability. It highlights group dynamics, teamwork and inclusion in a setting that involves sailing and young adults. Smith's approach is warm and clear, paying attention to practical skills and shared effort. The result offers a grounded, hopeful portrait of people working together. This film sits comfortably within our programme, which celebrates the abilities and achievements of people with disability.
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Renee Smith is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Renee Smith.
Congratulations Renee for your inspirational film which captures the power of the Wright of Passage program in creating optimism and opportunity for young people like Delilah. And congratulations to Delilah for her persistence which led her to the Making Waves Foundation and her courage to change her life.
A truely inspiring young lady and team 'Mercator' - an incredible effort all round - well done everyone
What an inspirational film to show how a determined young woman found light in her life thanks to Making Waves organisation
Incredibly inspiring to watch your film. Renee and Delilah you are both awesome.
Sometimes you need a special moment perhaps an event or a person to inspire and motivate you to achieve what you felt was unachievable. Well how about a wooden boat that leaked like a sieve was being consumed by termites that you and your mates restored and sailed 1000k across some of the toughest seas in the world. You guys are an inspiration
Renee and Delilah - what a formidable team. thank you for sharing your story and hopefully inspiring others to 'come on board'
What an inspiration. Truly beautiful story. From a boat with holes to then be apart of the journey to Hobart. Truly heart warming to watch. Congratulations and keep making waves
Well done Rene fingers and toes crossed for the win your are already a winner
Good luck Renee. Great film