About this Short Film
Riding to Independence (Jay Pinkster, Australia, 2021) is a short film that explores themes of achievement, motivation and independence within the context of adult life and group connection. Using the motif of cycling, it offers a thoughtful and respectful glimpse into abilities often overlooked on screen. The film sits well within the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, where we look to celebrate everyday determination and community support. Short, clear and human in tone, Riding to Independence invites audiences to reflect on what independence can mean when people come together to learn, grow and push their own limits.
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Jay Pinkster is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Jay Pinkster.
What an inspiring film a great achievement for Adam and Shane
What a wonderful achievement for Adam and everyone who supports him. congratulations.
He should be wearing high visual clothes so can easily be SEEN
Riding to Independence - so inspirational Adam you are amazing brave and courageous - an inspiration to us all
The video is great Hope you win. And congratulations to you and Shane
i have known Adam for some time and he never ceases to amaze me.Good on you
A wonderful story so inspirational Well done Adam Excellent work yet again by the Wallara team
What an encouraging testimony of courage kindness and perseverance. Loved seeing the joy
What an inspirational story shows us you can do anything with the help and encouragement of others despite the challengers we face in life. Well done guys..
Amazing work Truly inspiring
An inspiring short film what an uplifting inspiring story. Well done Adam All the best
Congratulations Adam what an achievement were sure your mum would be very proud of you.
Good on you Adam another skill under your belt and ready to ride to work
A wonderful achievement Adam. Great to see the Wallara staff supported you in becoming independent. Its fantastic that you now ride to your work. Well done so uplifting to view this film which focuses on ability not disability.
Congratulations Adam you are an inspiration Hope you have many years of happy safe riding.
Wow What a fantastic story and short film I think this film will inspire others to challenge themselves to do something they would like to do but don't have the confidence to try. Well done
What a fantastic achievement. Congratulations to Adam Shane and Jay.
What an inspirational film Congratulations to Adam and Wallara.
This is the most fantastic thing I've seen all day. Congratulations Adam You're a bike riding superstar
Adam you are an inspiration.Well done I will look forward to your next achievement. Judy
What a wonderful story . Look how happy he was to have the independence to get to work on his own. Just beautiful
What a fabulous short film This should definitely win- its a heart warming story that is uplifting and brought a tear to my eye It was perfectly made lots of great camera angles and great music
Amazing achievment Adam. To all involved this video tells the story of what is truly important in life. Shane and team your commitment to producing this story is inspiring.
Well Adam you have done so well. Also Betty you would have been so nervous letting Adam great effort from you both. Cheers Barbara
Congratulations Adam and Jay - and thank you for sharing your wonderful story.
Well done everyone. Really proud of you
I am inspired. Thank you.
Fantastic achievement Adam very proud of you mate this gives you so much more independence.
Well done Adam
Awesome work by Shane and Adam This is what communication patience and drive are all about.
Awesome achievement. Well done Adam
Awesome job on this riding to independence film Adam Shane Well done so proud of you Adam
What a great film and achievement by Adam. Congratulations
This was a long term goal for Adam and with dedicated staff and Thinking Client First approach the dream for Adam was achieved. The smiles of delight and self belief for Adam are truly fantastic. He is still grinning from ear to ear. Well Done
Adam you are an inspiration to all not just shoeing you can do but what others can as well Well done man keep up the great work
this has made my day Shane Adam looks so very confident you are an amazing support worker and its great to see you guys..well done to Adam
Outstanding. Enjoy your newfound independence Adam.
I have known Adam for a number of years now. To see the excitement in Adam about his riding is worth more the anything else in this world.I love this. Well done mate
Well done Adam and Shane. That's awesome
So proud of Adam so much hard work and dedication
Adam and Shane well done.
What an awesome achievement Adam. Enjoy your new independence so proud of you xx
Adam just watched your video and I have tears of happpiness and joy for you. That is an amazing effort and we are all so proud of you and your achievements. Well done fantastic effort. Love from all of us.
Well done Adam
Well done Adam and Shane.