About this Short Film
Boats (The Periscope Crew, Australia 2021) is a short film included in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival. It explores themes of autism, cognitive processing and intellectual disability, and the everyday challenges and opportunities young adults can face around work and sport. The film offers a thoughtful, humane perspective that highlights abilities and lived experience without sensationalism. Audiences can expect a respectful, observant piece that contributes to wider conversations about inclusion and opportunity. Boats sits comfortably within the festival’s aim to showcase films that celebrate achievement, resilience and the many ways people with disability participate in community life.
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The Periscope Crew is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from The Periscope Crew.
What a fantastic short film. Beautifully edited. Congratulations.
What a great story love the footage
Great story Jake profesionally produced and an outstanding tribute to your grand father. Wonderful that you have the job of your dreams and the support of your peers that you can do the things you enjoy. 'WELL DONE'
Hi Jake It's great to find something to be passionate about. I love creating art.Enjoy your Rotto job Ihope you stay safe on the speedboats.
Congratulations Jake on securing an awesome job Its great when you get to do something you love as a job. Your employers are very lucky to have someone as passionate and enthusiastic as you All the best for your future dreams
Hi Jake I really enjoyed hearing your story and seeing all those fantastic shots of the ocean and Rotto. I especially liked the smile you gave at the end.
Jake crew - What an absolutely outstanding production wonderful tribute to your Granpa FrankExtremely professional - WELL DONE
Well done guys. I didnt want it to end always a good sign . Loved the editing choices opening statement placed at the end for example . And the circular storytelling via the drone shots of the deep blue surf made this Rottnest-conceived boy homesick from the get go
I loved to learn about your story Jake beautifully made
Well done Jake the Periscope crew beautifully made you captured the essence of Jake's love for boats and his ability to follow his passion.
Wao Jake amazing video. You achieved it what you have wished for. Good luck and keep goingCheers
What a beautiful film .. loved the editing - and those drone shots Wow Some really good fun moments in there too .. gives me a real sense of the story and journey. Congrats and good luck
A fabulous film thanks Jake
Absolutely amazing very inspiring I worked with Jake and i could relate 100 to everything he said he DOES love boats so much
Well done Jake your passion shines through.
A great story and beautiful film well done
What a wonderful story and beautifully told. Steller job
Great work Jake and Millie - you have my vote
Yes Jake Super proud mate Passion is everything and you've got a whole lot of it
Amazing Your passion shines through loud and clear. Well made little movie that I really enjoyed. Thank you.
Jake - amazing film . Your love of boats and rotto shine through . You are so talented
Well done crew really enjoyed it and Jake I like boats too .
A wonderful story a beautifully produced film
We all have a passion and a story. Emotive little film. Loved hearing about your love of boats Jake and the great footage by the team. Well done
A great piece of film Jake. You and your team have created a time capsule filled with your love of boating the sea and your wonderful family. Great effort and I wish you every succeed with the film
Wonder Jake you are amazing
A wonderful story about knowing your passion and living your best life
Beautiful and moving film Congratulations Periscope Crew. Love your work Jake and Millie
Such a wonderful story The Periscope Crew - love your love of boats Jake