About this Short Film
DAD, directed by Riley Eli Jones, is a 2024 Australian short that quietly explores themes of brain cancer, memory, family and loss. The film considers how a serious medical diagnosis reshapes everyday life and relationships, touching on issues of parenthood, medical disability and grief. It looks at the small, human moments that remain after prognosis and treatment, and invites viewers to sit with memory and uncertainty. Presented as part of the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, DAD adds a thoughtful, intimate voice to the programme, highlighting the experiences and resilience of people living with disability and their families.
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Such a beautiful film honest and reflective of so many families. More needs to be done to stop this awful cancer in its tracks. I lost my brother to GBM 5 years ago after a short 6 months he left 3 children. This film made me cry.
As a parent aged 53 with a grade 4 GBM I found this very moving. I also had no symptoms until I had a seizure . I am now 26 months since diagnosis . Ans just had my second surgery ans started chemo again. Hipw this film wins ans makes more people aware of this awful illness and hopefully improvements in treatments so others don't have to go through it
Lost my Brother to Glioblastoma within 7 weeks he was 67
A truly awful disease for everyone involved. A beautiful film highlighting the effects on those left...
Makes my 13 years with my Dad sound like a long time It'll be 43 years without him later this year. You never forget your Dad but life without him gets easier. For those of you who still have one or two parents love them up You are never ready to lose them.
A child's view is so raw beautiful the tears flowed.
Wow Tears are running down my eyes. These beautiful souls are very brave and full of love for their dad. They should be very proud of themselves