Blind Actually (2021), film still

About this Short Film

Blind Actually (2021), a short film from Blind Low Vision Network New Zealand, offers a glimpse into the world of young people with vision impairment. Set around themes of school, group life and sensory disability, the film considers how teenagers experience friendships, learning and everyday social spaces. Brief but thoughtful, it brings perspectives rarely seen on screen and invites audiences to think about accessibility and inclusion for blind and low vision youth. Presented in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, Blind Actually sits alongside other works that celebrate the abilities and achievements of people with disability.

Film Details

Country: New Zealand
Category: School Short
Genre: Personal Story
Festival Year: 2021

Film Transcript

No transcript is available for this film.

Filmmaker

Blind Low Vision Network New Zealand is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Blind Low Vision Network New Zealand.

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17 comments
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Claire Stride 2/09/2021

Great to watch and shared important messages of what many sighted people may take for granted. Well done team

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Dianne Clarkson 31/08/2021

Congratulations to you all on such a fine effort.

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Grant McMillan 31/08/2021

Simply awesome

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Shaquelle Maybury 26/08/2021

Simply brilliant Natalie you are a shining star girl Inspirational So very proud of you all Much love Whaea Shaquelle

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Jillian French 26/08/2021

I love the use of Eric's music to support our young pianist acting in the movie.

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Debbie Hughes 25/08/2021

Great movie love the students sense of humour.

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Nazreen Shaban 25/08/2021

Brilliant Superb acting by all and such powerful messages. Well done to the students and teachers.

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Debs C 24/08/2021

Fabulous job team Loved it.

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Anya Bowman 24/08/2021

This was so much fun to watch and shared important messages for others. You are all so talented- pai te mahi

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Lawrence Sharma 23/08/2021

Great acting guys. Enjoyed very real and humours. Awesome

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Fiona Weeks 23/08/2021

Well done everyone Using humour is a great way to highlight some of the day to day challenges that you encounter. Thank you.

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Belinda Matthews 22/08/2021

I am so proud of these young people for being open to sharing their everyday world with such grace and laughter. Well done.

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Marion French 22/08/2021

Well done .I enjoyed the quirky humour and the use of Eric SatiemusicI am now better aware of the blind and sight impaired.

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Maggie carter 21/08/2021

Great film shows how you guys support each other and build resilience to your challenges well done.

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Otto Ulberg 21/08/2021

Nice film. It's real and it's happening still lots of people that don't think or have aware about being blind or low vision. Well done.

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alan sloman 20/08/2021

so real and so true and loved their spirit and enjoyment of life - awesome individuals

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Renee ODea 19/08/2021

Awesome short film guys and gals. It was funny and had a great storyline

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