Identity (Who Am I?) (2023), film still

Identity (Who Am I?)

2023 • Open Entrant Documentaries
Filmmaker: Neville Hiatt

About this Short Film

#Accident #Adult #Christian #Individual #Life #Medical Disability #Perception, Viewpoint

Neville Hiatt's 2023 Australian short Identity (Who Am I?) offers a thoughtful look at questions of self and perception. Rather than laying out a fixed story, the film uses themes of accident, adult life, Christian faith, medical disability and shifting viewpoints to invite viewers to consider how identity is shaped and seen. Shot with close attention to personal detail, it asks what it means to recognise oneself and be recognised by others. Presented as part of the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, Identity (Who Am I?) sits alongside films that highlight the abilities, experiences and achievements of people with disability, prompting quiet reflection.

Film Details

Country: Australia
Category: Open Entrant Documentaries
Genre: Personal Story
Festival Year: 2023
Filmmaker: Neville Hiatt

Film Transcript

Identity. Who am I? A film by Neville Hyatt. I am a husband, lover, friend, separated, divorced. Who am I? I am a father, provider, coach. She took them. No contact. Who am I? I am a professional, working hard, giving back, injured, fired. Who am I? I am fit and healthy, a bike rider, able-bodied, accident, dependent on others. Who am I? I am creative, a writer, an artist, anxiety and depression, seeking help. Who am I? Who is that? My father? I am adopted? I am not giving up. I'm choosing life. One minute at a time. I'm doing what I can. I'm not giving up. One hour at a time. I'm out of the house. I'm breathing fresh air. One day at a time. Who is that? My creator? I am loved? I'm sharing my story. I'm helping others. Who am I? Who is that? I am miraculously and wonderfully made? You wrote out my destiny before I was born? Papa? You chose me before you created the world? Who am I? I am his. No matter what. I have always been loved. There is always hope. I am never alone. Married again. Divorced again. Identity intact. Who am I? The adopted son of the creator of the universe. No job title or lack thereof can change that. No role in life or lack thereof can change that. No ability or disability will ever change that. Another accident. Dependent on others again. Identity intact. Who am I? I am grateful. I have faith. I am loved. I am thankful. I have hope. I am safe. I am peaceful. I am loved. I am free. Who are you? Credits Written by Neville Hyatt Directed by Neville Hyatt Produced by Neville Hyatt Edited by Neville Hyatt Videographer Neville Hyatt Narrated by Neville Hyatt SFX by Neville Hyatt Music by Neville Hyatt Copyright 2023 nevillehyatt.com

Filmmaker

Neville Hiatt is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Neville Hiatt.

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10 comments
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scarlet lucken 23/08/2023

this is beautiful everything you say is inspiring

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Marg Arnup 22/08/2023

I loved this one. It has a very relatable theme.

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Rosemary Young 21/08/2023

Beautiful

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kate Brown 21/08/2023

Nice Work Nev

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Neville Hiatt 19/08/2023

Thank you everyone for your comments. It means a lot to know that what I created has connected with you.

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Don Balmer 18/08/2023

Wow Neville Clear and straight to the point. Wonderful work.

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john duthie 18/08/2023

Honest and hard-hitting about the truth of living with a disability and being a father when the mother behaves poorly

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Rob Moore 18/08/2023

Nev is my friend and a messenger from the creator who came along just in time to stop me losing my identity and my mind and my life due to ageingEveryone Listen to this prophet.Thanks Nev

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Bob Rushton 18/08/2023

Everyone should hear this message from you Neville it is extremely powerful and meaningful thank you

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Ross Freiberg 16/08/2023

Thanks for sharing your story Neville. A very impactful piece thanks Ross

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