About this Short Film
I Choose Happiness (2025) from Peter Chambers is a short Australian film that blends humour with thoughtful attention to themes of motivation, individuality and medical disability. With a tone aimed at adults, the film touches on motor neurone disease while offering moments of levity and human warmth. It sits well within the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival program, which celebrates the skills, experiences and achievements of people with disability. Presented here as part of that conversation, I Choose Happiness invites audiences to laugh and reflect without simplifying complex realities. A compact, humane piece that prompts both smiles and thought.
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Filmmaker
Peter Chambers is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Peter Chambers.
Fabulous I wanna shop like Pete.
Brilliant video big fella. Keep punching your attitude and positivity is a lesson to us all.
Smiling from ear to ear watching this. 100 choosing happiness in my life. Don't be too cranky Pete
Love your positive attitude to your situation not choosing being missable choosing happiness
Brilliant So relatable and heartfelt. Good luck
Good luck Peter
Well done Peter. You gave me a smile whilst broaching such a terrible issue.
Good luck Peter
Well done. You're an inspiration.
Good luck Peter I hope you win
Madness amongst the sadness Love that Peter embraces happiness
What a great film about an inspiring individual. Well done Pete.
Love this Chambo
Great film Peter I am glad they someone else has deep and meaningful thoughts at night too
Well done Pete a great short film. Keep bringing a light positive attitude to a heavy condition.
This film with your wonderful sense of humour made my day. If somebody has the ability of inspiring people it is you Pete without the need of being a 3 phone tripod influencer
Love it Cranky Pete. Sending you strength and support for the journey. Smash that beast
What an inspiring individual you are Peter. Thank you for sharing your journey - your arm use may be limited but your reach it wide
What a man to have a great outlook on life even when time are tough thank you for sharing
What a feelgood and inspiring film.
So proud of you mate You have a grip on making others change the way they think and change their set of rules on life you inspire me every day and I am at one person who's perspective on life you have influenced. From smack8ng you to the bluestone at Punt Road Oval back in the day to bei g the recipient of your support through the Cricket Australia stuff your friendship is precious. I cherish the time i have spent at your pad at Brighton. Great conversation and a chance to wheel you down Bay Street for a coffee. Congratulations to you Lisa and the boys You have made a difference to so many. Thank you
I loooove your outlook. Well done Peter
This is awesome Pete Thanks for sharing the challenges with such a wonderful spirit. Best wishes to you and your circle xo
Very inspiring Pete. Well done
Thanks for the tips on eating chips very helpful and my dog is enjoying the new process also.
Lovely to meet you Pete via this informantive and funny video. I hope you share cranky Pete with the Bermagui family when they meet up with you soon. I'm sure you have a few more exploits up your sleeve on daily annoyances to share in person with everyone. Goodluck and best wishes on your video choosing happiness. Maralyn
You are amazing person. Keep fighting. I have Cerebral Palsy and you make me laugh my arse on. Thank you.
Great attitude Pete. Thanks for sharing your life. Taken notes.
Peter that's nice I'm a fellow contestant and I love your narrative and laughing at yourself. Life's tough sometimes but you made it great.
Hilarious Pete. You've always had a great sense of humour. Always remember you're Richie Benaud impersonation Keep singing
Absolutely brilliant Cranky Pete. In a world thats thrown shit your way choosing happiness is the only way to make sure you get out of bed every day. Youre inspiring. Well done Brentwood forever
Love your work Cranky Pete.. honesty humor wrapped in a lot of banter...
Laughter love and honesty .. Well done Cranky Pete ...
A wonderful film from a special man on the mission of showing us all how to embrace the beauty play and joy in the little things around us.
This video has put some laughter to my life remembering moments i have known you at the cafe at Bank of Melbourne Never imagine you being cranky However the title of the film has inspired me to stay happy by choosing happiness
You little ripper Pete Loving Cranky Pete. Youre going to be an influencer for sure. Better go buy that selfie stick for 3 phones with your winnings. What will you film next Breathing We love cranky Pete Best Clare Xo
Peter Chambers is an extra ordinary man. His film is terrific. Its entertaining inspirational insightful and very thought provoking. Who would have thought a financial guy like Peter had all this creativity. Great work Pete
I absolutely loved this Made my day X
Love your sense of humour