About this Short Film
The Record Breakers, a short film from St Edmund's College (Australia, 2025), explores achievement, teamwork and school life through the perspectives of young people with cognitive processing and intellectual disability. Tender and honest, it presents moments that speak to the everyday challenges and successes of teenagers in group contexts. Rather than prescribe a single story, the film invites viewers to notice skills, friendships and determination across different situations. Screened as part of the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, The Record Breakers brings a human, uplifting voice to the program and celebrates diverse ways of learning and belonging.
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St Edmund's College is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from St Edmund's College.
This isnt just a short film Its a world record in awesomeness Well done team
Brilliant what an amazing group of STARS. I vote for St Edmunds.
Well done and good luck St Edmunds I loved your short film.
What amazing short film by the Record Breakers at St Edmunds. You have my vote.
Very entertaining It looks like you had a lot of fun making this. Well done
Well done 11J. amazing
Well done St Edmund's Record Breakers There is some fabulous talent on show
Amazing work Year 11J you have all surpassed the Record Keeping in my book. Great acting and i cant wait to see you in action at Athletics next week. Very talented
Well 11J that is a record breaking good job
Congratulations to The Record Breakers Team Thanks for entertaining us with your star power
Da iawn pawb Hope your tummies have recovered from all of those milkshakes Good plan to do that record after the fast disco dancing Loved the moves Excellent video very creative x
Onwards Record Breakers the Oscars are next
Such a funny one and good choice for the soundtrack Well done to all creators
I loved the parachutes scene and I still dont know how you managed to build such a tall jenga tower on a soft surface So clever and creative. Well done
Awesome work Well done team.
Amazing work everyone 1010
Love the soundtrack Congrats
Such a funny movie. It made me laugh out loud. Well done everyone
Breaking Records is a delightful short film full of creativity humour and student spirit. It ticked all the boxes funny engaging original .. and it left me wanting more. Congratulations Class 11J
Well done Record Breakers Great movie looks like loads of fun too.
Well done and vongratulations Record Breakers
Well done St Edmunds Creative Arts Class You looked like you were having so much fun. I love your smiles and enthusiasm. It just goes to show what teamwork can do. Congratulations
We are soooooo proud of you 11J epic movie full of creativity and talent. Looks like it was a hoot to make As usual St Edmunds is full of fun inclusion and happiness
Excellent work 11J You are all true superstars and I am incredibly proud of each and every one of you
This looked like so much fun to make I would have joined in on the milkshake drinking competition
Hats off to the Record Breakers
Awesome work Congratulations 11J
So many records broken - amazing work I can't believe you drank so many milkshakes
This is such a great short film Year 11 Congratulations on all being record breakers
What superstars So incredibly proud of each and every one of you. Your hard work positive attitude and determination truly shine through. Youve shown resilience teamwork and a real commitment to doing your best and it doesnt go unnoticed. Keep believing in yourselves and keep up the amazing effort. The skys the limit