About this Short Film
"The Bridge" by Susan Cornell and John Rado (Australia, 2025) is a short film presented in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival. It examines experiences around bullying, group dynamics and intellectual disability, while touching on mental health, kindness and suicidal themes. The filmmakers offer a thoughtful, intimate portrait that prompts reflection rather than answers. It sits within the festival’s programme as a work that highlights complexity and compassion in relationships involving disability. Viewers should be aware the film contains material relating to self harm and distress. We recommend watching with support if needed, and welcome post-screening conversation about the issues it raises.
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Susan Cornell & John Rado is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Susan Cornell & John Rado.
Past lives and karma are lies to make people believe they have to earn love and aren't worthy of being loved.
John really comes to life when he's got the camera pointed at him. A great eye opener to how some people unfortunately still get treated.
Good work understated and engaging - great choice of lead actor. Love it.
Awesome John soooo good well done very proud of you Thanx Susie Rado crew well done what a great way to stand against bullying NOT on my shift baby
Love a happy ending. Well done.
So well done - congratulations on handling such a tough topic so well.
Great work all Congratulations on tackling a difficult topic with directness and hope.
A powerful message to defend misunderstood peoplep