2025 Red Carpet Awards

Focus on Ability™ Short Film Festival has an amazing 283 finalists from 26 countries.

All winners will be announced November 16 at our Red Carpet Awards in Sydney.

WHEN: Sunday 16 November, 2025

LIVE STREAM 2pm AEDT: CLICK HERE

The Focus Story

For the 17th consecutive year, NOVA Employment proudly presents the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival!

This vibrant festival invites filmmakers to celebrate the abilities of people with disabilities, sharing powerful stories that captivate audiences around the globe. This year has been nothing short of spectacular, with our generous sponsors contributing over $100,000 in cash and prizes to inspire filmmakers and empower individuals with disabilities to share their unique narratives.

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I’ve got the music in me

Could you live without music? No? Me neither. Whether you're a singer, musician or playlist maestro, music keeps many of us joyful. In these short films we meet people who are thriving due to their ...

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Family

These five films show the positive and lasting impact of families - how a sibling or a parent can make all the difference when it comes to overcoming life's challenges and growing up to become capable ...

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With a little help from my friends

Friendship comes in many forms. Whether you're in school or out in the wider world, friends can help us share our talents, see the funny side in life, and find solutions to tricky problems. Sometimes ...