About this Short Film
More to Me (Alex Sideratos, Australia, 2021) offers a thoughtful, artful look at how young people with disability are seen and how they see themselves. Rather than telling a single story, the film explores themes of cerebral palsy, intellectual and physical disability, wheelchair use, and the impact of prejudice, stereotypes and stigma. It pays attention to childhood and teenage viewpoints and to group dynamics, inviting quiet reflection rather than easy answers. Shown as part of the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, More to Me asks audiences to notice the person beyond the label and to reconsider common assumptions.
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Alex Sideratos is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Alex Sideratos.
So often we assume the child in the supermarket will say Mummy why is that man in a wheelchair oh how embarrassing apparently rather than the child who says to the man in the wheelchair Did you paint that I love your work.
This film talks to the child's ability to see what others cannot.Congratulations on a film with an important message. So many time people will engage with the carer and ignore the person in a wheel chair - is it because it's easier more comfortable or the assumption the person has no way to communicate or take in the message
A beautiful short film and powerful. Greg you look gorgeous and i hadn't realised you are such a talented visual artist. A true artist in so many ways. best wishes Sophie
A beautiful short film succinct with a captivating central performance. The gentle under statement is rich and captivating. Odd we rarely see films that explore this kind of relationship. The two men clearly have a lovely connection. The inner monologue of the central character is both profound and clear. Thank you for a lovely film.
Subtle succinct exploration of the casual assumptions we employ daily the guileless unaffected eye of the child .....and the yearning of the human heart.Congratulations
Alex the empathy in your film is truly moving and inspiring. The gentle touch of the carer's hand on Arlo's arm when the first visitor arrives is such a kind guide for us. A moment's empathy is all it takes to reach out to someone.
I have had a look at this work and I am most impressed by it The quiet contemplative thinking of the man in the wheelchair is captivating and very arresting to the viewer. I have never and nor would I have ever considered that people with cerebral palsy would be this mentally aware and would think in this manner. Well done with the exposure in the writing of this work sir. The sub-zero frustration in the film's voice-over is fantastic. It gives the artist's thoughts an attentive edge.
Thought provoking and truely moving. A lesson for us all.
Congrats Alex all involved. Very powerful and full of emotion.. Amazing
Very moving. My heart is still fibrillation good with a cocktail of admiration shame guilt awe and sheer joy.
Congratulations Greg and Alexsuch a powerful collaboration
This short film is filled with so much emotion. The power of a child's mind shines through not clouded with the same thoughts and misguided judgements adults minds are. The artwork is so lovely and the music is perfect in creating such deep emotions.Well done to all involved and good luck.
Beautifully pointed out being overlooked ignored such a widespread issue.Good luck.