About this Short Film
This Was The Way (2025), from Alkira Disability Services, Australia, is a short film in the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival. It examines perception, music and support while highlighting achievement and the experiences of young adults with autism, dyslexia and cognitive processing disability. Rather than telling a fixed story, the film offers moments that open up different viewpoints on how people understand and interact with the world. Viewers will find a thoughtful, human take on individuality and the role of support in pursuing goals. The film sits comfortably within the festival’s programme, adding a clear, hopeful voice about ability and accomplishment.
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Filmmaker
Alkira Disability Services is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Alkira Disability Services.
Congratulations Ben Well done to the team
Heart warming. Inspiring. Creative. Well done you ought to be so proud of yourself.
Amy is voting for frank d jealous
Love your honesty Ben. Great work to you and the team