About this Short Film
Space Out, directed by Hayley Marrs (Australia, 2024), is an adult, anime-influenced short that explores daydreaming, perception and time through a distinctive visual language. The film reflects on individual viewpoint and the ways cognitive processing disability and neurofibromatosis shape everyday experience. It does not prescribe answers, but invites audiences to sit with moments of escape, surprise and shifting awareness. Visually and emotionally it complements our Focus on Ability programme by highlighting different ways of perceiving the world. Recommended for mature audiences, Space Out prompts quiet reflection on how we notice time, how we inhabit our inner lives, and how film can open up new perspectives.
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Hayley Marrs is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Hayley Marrs.
Amazing work Hayley You have such a creative soul and an amazing mix of different media. I loved watching this and a great reminder to let yourself dream
Reminded me of how nice it is to drift off and dream.
Thank you for sharing such a creative perspective of your unique world with us Hayley and for allowing Leo Mopsy RIP and I to be part of the process.
Hayley you are hands-down the most creative person I know. My daughter and I have learned so much from you. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world.
Great little film Hayley and team. Well done.
I was lucky enough to see Hayleys film at hey recent exhibition. I wish more people viewed the world in the same way Hayley does. x
Dear Hayley what an inspiring Sister So brave of you to share the spaces of your inner worlds in such an insightful and well articulated short film. Peaceful deeply moving and full of colour. I really love seeing your personality shining through and show cased into talented Art Form. Thank you for sharing Hayley .
Dear Hayley Marrs If not for my brother sending your Space Out I probably would not have seen your short film. I found it to be quite interesting and clever as I wouldn't even know where to begin in the film industry. You show a good arrangement of story telling animation colour and thought provocative to your film. Good Luck to you I look forward to your next edition. Stay Safe Well and have yourself a Great Day... All Day... Every Day...
You are an amazing person Harley . I admire all that you do and achieve.
I know Hayley personally and have enjoyed a number of lunches with her and her amazing family. I have also had the privilege of attending one of her art shows where I first saw Space Out. Watching it again has reminded me how wonderfully brave and creative and kind Hayley is.
brilliantly executed Hayley
Hayley you are so very talented. I'm proud of what you have achieved. Your short film helps me to understand your art and the thought behind each picture.
Amazed at your endless creativity and courage to allow us into your sacred inner sanctum and workings of your imagination. You are an inspiration indeed
Thank you Hayley for inviting me in your world of adventure love creativity imagination colours You are creating the world that can give you quite place to be the world of drawing and moving the world of light and colours Its a privilege to experience with you your journey and your thoughts your life and passion You are remarkable young lady you are strong and creative and your world of possibilities and imaginations have no limits Thank you again
Deep creative journey into Hayleys thoughts and coping strategies. Hayley you are a brave young lady.