About this Short Film
Life Without Mum (Clay Antonio, Australia, 2021) is a short film that sits within the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival programme. Though the specifics of plot are kept discreet, the film touches on themes of grief, loss and the everyday realities faced by people with intellectual and congenital disabilities, including Down syndrome. Presented with sensitivity, it offers a space to reflect on how adults with disability experience bereavement and group dynamics. Festival organisers recommend this piece for audiences interested in honest portrayals of loss and community, and for anyone wanting to broaden their understanding of diverse life experiences.
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Clay Antonio is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Clay Antonio.
Firstly I'm so very sorry for your loss Miranda and family. What honest and raw emotions thank you for sharing your heart and allowing others to feel your emotion and have conversations around grief. A beautiful tribute to the love you have for your beautiful mum. I'm currently a mess much love and keep sharing your heart x
Well done Miranda your mum would be soo proud.
Soo proud of you Miranda what a wonderful movie your mum is looking down on you and very proud I'm sure.
A Lovely moving film. and great that people with disabilites are able to go on cruises and be part of a normal life.
What a beautiful and moving film. Congratulations and well done to Miranda and everyone involved.
So touching and so beautiful.
What an amazing and moving film. So beautifully presented by Miranda family and Friends. Miranda you are amazing and I know that mum would be so proud of you and the story you have told in such a moving and loving story about your mum. You should be so proud yourself you are amazing never forget that. To the team involved in the making of this film also what a brilliant job. Thank you for sharing it for us to see.
Incredibly moving A wonderful tribute to your mum.She would be very proud of you. Well done to you and all involved
You are amazing Miranda I know your mum would be so proud of you
Miranda you have done such an amazing job with this documentary. You have spoken about this for a while now and you should be so proud of how it has come together so beautifully. So thankful that Kaylee introduced you to me at our podiatry clinic I am always so impressed by your cleverness and independence and your Mum would be so proud of you Congratulations on your amazing work
Sad but beautiful
That is beautiful Miranda you have come so far the last few years your Mum would be so proud of you.
Miranda thank you for sharing your story. It was incredibly moving powerful and brave
This was such a beautiful tribute to your Mum. She would have been so proud of how far you have come. Congratulations on a beautiful film
What a heart felt short film it was so touching my heart went out to Meranda I had my tissues out right through.
Great work on so many levels. I am so proud of you Miranda.
Good Job on your documentary Miranda you got my vote well done
Congratulations on a lovely tribute to your wonderful mother. She was always proud of you and Im sure she always will be.
Miranda that was Beautiful.Your mum was and would be proud of what you have achieved. And what a fantastic sister you have. Surrounded by family that loves you. Made me sad because we all miss her. And againproud of you for what you have achieved
Congratulations Miranda. I am so proud of you x
Well done Miranda Marvellous job
Well done Miranda your words are beautifulAbsolutely loved the video.
Well done Miranda you are so strong and to live on your own what an achievement Thank you for telling your story.
Well done Miranda for all of your hard work. Thank you for sharing your story. It will make a difference to so many people.
I am very happy for my best friend Miranda and we have done a lot of filming this and please everybody watch this Video enjoy it people
Well done Miranda I had tears watching it. Very Inspirational
Well done Miranda you are an inspiration
Congratulations Miranda you have made us all so proud. XX
Thanks for sharing your story Miranda well done X
Well done champ