About this Short Film
Belle's First Day (St John The Evangelist Catholic High School, Australia, 2025) considers nervousness, group dynamics and perception within a school setting. Through themes of anxiety, mental health and intellectual disability, the film offers a sensitive point of view on how teenagers experience new situations and social pressure, including sport and classroom moments. Its tone is intimate and observational, asking viewers to notice small gestures and shifting viewpoints rather than spelling out answers. Presented in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, this entry contributes to our program by showcasing lived experience and ability in everyday school life, and by opening space for conversation and empathy.
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This was both entertaining and it helped me to understand anxiety better. Thank-You for this presentation and I'm delighted to vote for you.
Gave me an insight into the issue as well as entertained. Extremely well done
Awesome video Belle
I loved this So clever and entertaining. Well done Belle
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Well done Belle you've got my vote
Brilliant what an amazing group of STARS. I vote for st john the evangelist catholic high school.
Brilliant Work. A Huge Applause to the makers.
Excellent presentation Belle you did an amazing job on informing the way you have to cope with Anxiety. Well done
You all did an amazing job all the long hours filming editing and acting work was well worth it. Proud of you all.
This was both entertaining and it helped me to understand your first day better. Thank-You for this presentation and I'm delighted to vote for you.
Gave me an insight into the issue as well as entertained. Extremely well done
Awesome video Belle
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I loved this So clever and entertaining. Well done Belle
Well done everyone excellent acting
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Great work Belle
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Excellent work everyone - loved it
Amazing effort Bell and an awesome cast
Incredible creative work from all A team effort Belle wonderful concept congratulations Marley and Will everyone came out of their shell your all superstars. Amazing.
Excellent performance. Watch out Home Away.
Well done everyone I loved it You are all stars.
So proud of you Belle Keep up the good work
Keep shining Belle This is incredible
Congratulations to everyone.
Amazing work everyone I found this really entertaining
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I viewed this video and found it very interesting and enjoyable. A good job by all involved.
Great job everyone I loved this film