About this Short Film
AKO (I am), by Christian Apolinario (Philippines, 2024), is part of the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival. It explores identity, perception and achievement through themes of physical disability, polio, wheelchair use, and the performing arts. The film examines how acting, dance and activism can shape young adult experiences and ideas of inclusion. Its intimate tone invites audiences to rethink assumptions about ability and motivation while celebrating skill and determination without spectacle. Presented alongside other films in the festival, it contributes to conversations about access and representation. AKO offers a thoughtful, compelling perspective.
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Filmmaker
Christian Apolinario is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Christian Apolinario.
We wish you and good luck sir Ian.. We are so proud of you sir..
super multi talented friend
Good luck Sir Christian Apolinario proud po kami sa inyo.
You leave a print make sure that everyone you met inspired by you.
good luck sir iani'm so proud of u
Good Luck sir Christian Apolinario. Such an inspiration
Gooooooo laban pinoy ingatttttttt
hindi hadlang ang kapansanan ng isang tao para kung anuman ang kanyang hangarin sa buhay kahit ano pa man ang kanyang kakulangan sa kaniyang pagkatao.At huwag hayaan at isipin na hindi ka kabilang o maka galaw dahil lamang sa katayuan o kakulangan.
I am so proud of youindeed whatever happens in our lives there are reasons behind that our Creator wanted us to behold.
Gudluck
We wish u good luck Sir Christian... go go go
Done voting na po.
Good luck Ian Kuya Ricky here
Proud ako sa iyo in despite sa iyong kalagayan ay narating mo ang tagumpay na itomuli i salute you
Good luck bro Christian
Go classmates Ian kaya mo yan.gogogo and fighting
I 'm so proud of you sir.. nice story
Very inspiring
Super proud ka-isla here
Good luck tol Christian Apolinario
Goodluck Ian
Go sir ian.
I'm so proud of you man Soar high Keep up the goodwork
Good luck in To God be the Glory
So heart whelming it motivates me a lot
No doubt your disability is not a hindrance to your success and it does not define you as a person. I am always proud of you. You are truly a source of strength and admiration to other people with disabilities an achiever a living proof focusing on ability.
Bravo
Go sir IAN. Done vote
This is one of the best video that's gives hope and inspiration to people
Super galing niyo po sir God bless po
Sir Ian i will support you specialy for our disability person
Congrats gogogo
You are so strong man kahit na sa iyong kapansanan. Thank you for keeping inspiring people stay safe always and may God give you a never-ending love and blessings.
Congrats in advanced kuya palagi kami naka support sau..proud na proud kami sau love you
Very inspiring video We always support you sir
Congratulations in advance Christian Oneza Apolinario the pride of Talim Island Binangonan Rizal... Good luck. We are so proud of you God bless you always....
When I first saw you giving lectures and training for the disability rights I admire you a lot. Thank you for giving as hope.
Good luck filipino people..
Gudjab Ian Very inspiring.
Go Ian. I will support you till the end .. Onward for disability rights for dignity of our people with disability.
Wow
God bless Sir
Very Inspirational
Ian have been always inspiration to our community
Ang galing. Good luck sir Ian
Good luck sir Ian
Thank you for the inspiration
Sobrang nakakaproud po kayo sir
Thank you for the inspiration
Goooodddd luck sir