About this Short Film
Dramatic Waves of Change (2024), by Faaolo Utumapu-Utailesolo from Samoa, presents a compelling, sensory-driven drama about the impact of climate change and community advocacy. Through sound and music, the film highlights experiences of people who are blind and other sensory disabilities, and it reflects the energy of young adult groups coming together to speak up. It does not tell a single story but offers a vivid, human snapshot of resilience, creativity and collective action. Screening as part of the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, this film invites audiences to listen differently and consider how climate issues intersect with disability, youth and community voice.
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Faaolo Utumapu-Utailesolo is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Faaolo Utumapu-Utailesolo.
Go Olo. All the best sis
Super proud of you Faaolo
All the best Faaolo
Fa'aolo is a real life advocate for people with disabilities.
Best of luck dear Olo keep up the great work. Manaia le galuega.God bless sis
All the best Faaolo
All the best Faaolo
All the best Faaolo
Congratulations Olo' Wishing you all the best in the Focus on Ability Film competition. Praying and hoping that Dramatic Waves of Change will be a winner for all persons with disabilities in the BLUE PACIFIC... Malo from Papua New Guinea
Proud of you Faaolo
Malo lava Faaolo le faaeaea atunuu. Viia le Alii
Proud of you Faaolo.
Amazing short film and such a critical message. Great story telling of the realities of climate and the Pacific. Congratulations Faaolo and more power to you
Well done Faaolo. Lord bless
Malo lava Faaolo.Viia le Alii i lou soifua ma le tomai e faatinoina ai lou valaauina. Lord bless.
God bless you sister Faaolo. Love you nd good luck.
Great Work Faaolo inspiring work. malo lava faafetai
Well done Faaolo... you make every Samoan proud... this is so inspiring
Malo Faaolo..this is so inspiring.
So proud of you Faaolo. Keep up the good work God bless