The World Around Me (2023) by Kimberley Tickner is an Australian short that explores questions of identity, creativity and mental health. Through visual art and photography the film reflects on hobbies and the ways people with Aspergers and other cognitive processing disabilities experience the world. It is a quietly observant piece, thoughtful in tone and attentive to small details. Presented in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, it sits among works celebrating ability, resilience and everyday achievements. Aimed at young adults and general audiences, the film offers a sensitive look at personal expression and the role of creative practice in wellbeing.
Baby, I think it's amazing what you're doing out there Guess I'm just a little jealous I don't have it all And I was talking to your sister just the other day She's the only one who ever asks if I'm okay Lately I've been losing, letting people down a lot Cutting all the corners, standing on shoulders Drowning everyone so I can get to the top All of these things I would like to stop Come on, help me up one more time Come on, give me that nice, strong, steady heart Cause what if I fall and you don't see? I don't wanna be responsible for me And I got all these people running around now And lifting me up Wanna shop and watch the birds all fly away And I know you'd be good at anything you put your mind to And I'm sorry for everything you had to see Lately I've been losing, letting people down a lot Cutting all the corners, standing on shoulders Drowning everyone so I can get to the top All of these things I would like to stop Come on, help me up one more time Come on, give me that nice, strong, steady heart Cause what if I fall and you don't see? I don't wanna be responsible for me Just another band-aid, ripping it off Totally in love with all that you are and Found another problem cause that's what I do Just want everything to be perfect, don't you? Come on, help me up one more time Come on, give me that nice, strong, steady heart Cause what if I fall and you don't see? Come on, help me up one more time Come on, give me that nice, strong, steady heart Cause what if I fall and you don't see? I don't wanna be responsible for me
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17 comments
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Brendan Ryan22/08/2023
Great film Kimberley. Love the birds in particular. Well done. Regards
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wendy robin22/08/2023
Well done Beautiful
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Fiona Edwards21/08/2023
Hi Kimberley I loved watching your video telling a story about you and the great choice of song you put with it. Congratulations and good luck for the Competition. Wishing you all the best for the future.
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Kirrilly Jackson19/08/2023
A beautiful film Kimberley. Great photos and cards and enjoyed watching the great things you have achieved.
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Elizabeth Bass18/08/2023
Congratulations on your beautiful film Kimberly I always love seeing the beauty you capture in your photos good luck
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Agnes Biscocho18/08/2023
Amazing love your work Kimby
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Myla Tickner18/08/2023
An excellent work which displays Kimberley's initiative by combining her several interests into one theme. Well worth the time and talent in the process.
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April Gelao18/08/2023
Fantastic work Kim the song you choose gave me goosebumps.. Your work is beautiful Keep up the great work
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Gerlin Fandialan17/08/2023
Very nice video Kimberley. You are really talented making your own greeting cards I really love them. Keep up the good work. Congratulations and all the best.
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Lulu Cappellani17/08/2023
The beauty of these photographs are shown through the beautiful colors that come through Kimberley's heart and soul because you Kimberley are these beautiful colors. Congratulations I'm so glad we have laughed together so proud to know you...
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Simone B17/08/2023
NICE work Kimberley Hope you do well
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Victoria Bramwell17/08/2023
Such a beautifully curated film of all your amazing photography and artworks.You are so talented Kimberley Good luck and congratulations
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Ally Kiss16/08/2023
Beautiful reminder to stop more often and really observe the unique beauty around us. Thank you -
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Celeste Ingall16/08/2023
Kimberley this is so wonderfully put together and its great to see so many of your talents in one work Continue shining and focusing on yourself and your dreams. Congratulations on your entry and good luck
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Michelle Starr16/08/2023
You have a wonderful eye for capturing the beauty in nature. A beautiful short film Kimberley - well done
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Anne Malecki16/08/2023
A pleasure to watch. Gorgeous images with great background music.
Great film Kimberley. Love the birds in particular. Well done. Regards
Well done Beautiful
Hi Kimberley I loved watching your video telling a story about you and the great choice of song you put with it. Congratulations and good luck for the Competition. Wishing you all the best for the future.
A beautiful film Kimberley. Great photos and cards and enjoyed watching the great things you have achieved.
Congratulations on your beautiful film Kimberly I always love seeing the beauty you capture in your photos good luck
Amazing love your work Kimby
An excellent work which displays Kimberley's initiative by combining her several interests into one theme. Well worth the time and talent in the process.
Fantastic work Kim the song you choose gave me goosebumps.. Your work is beautiful Keep up the great work
Very nice video Kimberley. You are really talented making your own greeting cards I really love them. Keep up the good work. Congratulations and all the best.
The beauty of these photographs are shown through the beautiful colors that come through Kimberley's heart and soul because you Kimberley are these beautiful colors. Congratulations I'm so glad we have laughed together so proud to know you...
NICE work Kimberley Hope you do well
Such a beautifully curated film of all your amazing photography and artworks.You are so talented Kimberley Good luck and congratulations
Beautiful reminder to stop more often and really observe the unique beauty around us. Thank you -
Kimberley this is so wonderfully put together and its great to see so many of your talents in one work Continue shining and focusing on yourself and your dreams. Congratulations on your entry and good luck
You have a wonderful eye for capturing the beauty in nature. A beautiful short film Kimberley - well done
A pleasure to watch. Gorgeous images with great background music.
Beautiful photography Very moving presentation.