About this Short Film
Advantage Ben (Susan Walker, Australia, 2021) is a short film that invites viewers to consider the everyday realities and joys of young adults living with disability. Through its focus on sport, friendship and community, it touches on themes including cerebral palsy, intellectual and physical disability, and group dynamics. Walker’s film is gentle and direct, offering moments that are both quiet and lively. Shown as part of the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, Advantage Ben contributes to a wider conversation about access, participation and belonging. It is a brief, human portrait that asks us to look, listen and value different ways of being.
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Susan Walker is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Susan Walker.
I knew Ben for a short time when he was a young tacker. This film and seeing that Ben has become as wonderful a man as he was a little one has made my day. Keep hitting those balls Ben my old mate.
Aww Ben what a wonderful film we are so proud of you
A beautiful film show casing Bens independence and great ability to play Tennis. Go Ben
Hi Ben really enjoyed watching your film about your life and how you enjoy tennis. Keep up the good work.
So proud of you Ben Keep inspiring the future tennis players. Legend as always.
Beautiful Displays your talent wonderfully and your own independence. Great short film
A wonderful loving person who is awesome at tennis Go Ben
This film showcased Ben as fabulous tennis player with a beautiful heart and lovely friends. I consider myself lucky to to be Ben's friend.
We are so proud of Ben and his amazing achievements. He is such a loving kind man who brings joy to everyone around him. Go Ben.
Amazing tennis skills there Ben and I hope youre still dancing as much as you did at Tess Jamess wedding
Well done Ben Jim and team such a great video that perfectly captures Bens talent and personality
Great work Ben. Amazing tennis going on there
I am proud of Bens achievements in overcoming enormous challenges to win numerous medals and trophies at tennis
Ben you are truly a very handsome superstarI really loved watching you star in this filmBen with your inspiring enthusiasm you bring happiness everywhere that you go
What an amazing Son so so proud of all that he has accomplished with all the hurdles that he has overcome. Very proud of my boy.
Love this film A tribute to Ben to passion and to friendship.
Awesome film Ben what an absolute superstar you are You are look like an amazing gentle giant who is passionate in everything you do.
You're an inspiration Ben.
What a great film showcasing a wonderful young man so proud to be his Mum x
Great work Ben we are really proud of your accomplishments