Title: The Chief Joy Officer Author: Tom Lefroy Category: Open Entrant - Documentary Year: 2023
Viewer Comments
Celia Hirsh from South Yarra Australia posted on 6 Mar 2024 10:14:13 PM How wonderful to meet Bruce Hes just as amazing as his sister said he was all those years ago that we worked together. What a beautiful family
Sara Shaw from Hawthorn Australia posted on 7 Oct 2023 11:02:58 AM What a great film. Well done Tom.
Katherine Rossetti from Hawthorn Australia posted on 29 Aug 2023 11:30:04 AM Wonderful testament to family love and bring joy with every day.
Gabriel M from Melbourne Australia posted on 23 Aug 2023 3:23:26 PM What an absolute hero This is inspiring.
Sarah Bedggood from Eltham North Australia posted on 22 Aug 2023 2:04:44 PM A joyous story Congratulations Tom and Bruce. Your grandmother would be so happy.
Lisa Collis from Glen Iris Australia posted on 21 Aug 2023 4:05:10 PM I was thoroughly engrossed in this short movie so much love and emotion has been shown. I found it very moving. Well done Tom you show great talent
Dillip Kumar Mishra from Odisha India posted on 21 Aug 2023 2:13:44 PM The Chief Joy Officer is well directed and narrated in a very lucid and convincing manner.
Allyson Jaschke from Carine Australia posted on 21 Aug 2023 11:17:21 AM Tom what a beautiful job you have done in capturing Bruce the joy that he is and the love with which he is surrounded.
Noe Fleur from Lenah Valley Australia posted on 20 Aug 2023 7:46:19 PM Amazing work Tom you've captured cousin Bruce perfectly - he really is the CJO. All our love from Tasmania
Stephen Harris from Hawthorn Australia posted on 20 Aug 2023 3:40:46 PM Inspirational and moving. A short story well told. Congratulations to all involved.
Lisa Murphy from Carrum Australia posted on 20 Aug 2023 11:02:48 AM Bruce is such a joy xx love this short film
John Cavanagh from Park Orchards Australia posted on 20 Aug 2023 12:02:03 AM Frizza - done with your usual passion for doing things well Straight to the heart The world needs more heroes like Uncle Bruce Cav
Jann Kingston from Hillsdale Australia posted on 19 Aug 2023 11:58:22 AM Congratulations on making such a beautiful film.
Candice Todd from Melbourne Australia posted on 18 Aug 2023 9:43:46 PM What a touching documentary well done Tom and Bruce I was completely engrossed from start to end I particularly enjoyed the film technique of the animated illustrations throughout. Tom you have great talent and a good heart which has so authentically celebrated your uncle Bruce and his story. I was moved and educated about Pitt-Rogers-Danks syndrome as a result. Well done.
Fiona Lennon from Hampton Australia posted on 18 Aug 2023 4:51:06 PM Having not known anything about this condition which is incredible as its not new and that rare. Now because of this remarkable mini film not only was Bruces story told but its openly researched which is fabulous . Well done to all involved with this wonderful story .
Brendan Case from Hawthorn Australia posted on 18 Aug 2023 4:03:06 PM What a wonderful short film Tom. Your Uncle Bruce is such a kind gentle man that Ive had the pleasure of knowing for 40 years and youve captured his personality perfectly. Congratulations and I wish you all the best.
Paula Jacinto from Hampton East Australia posted on 18 Aug 2023 2:27:41 PM Moving and completely heartwarming. Bruce is a superhero indeed. Great work Tom in shining such a warm and caring light on your uncle.
Seb HENDERSON from pyongyang United Kingdom posted on 18 Aug 2023 11:31:55 AM Lovely film squad
Fiona Griffiths from Kew Australia posted on 18 Aug 2023 12:23:42 AM Bruce you are a legend. Well done Tom producing such a touching and powerful short film about your delightful Uncle and spotlighting the very important role of genetic research for improving the lives of our young people.
Barrie May from Glen Waverley Australia posted on 17 Aug 2023 7:40:35 PM What an amazing film. I didn't know what it was about before watching and was absolutely blown away by its sensitivity intelligence. It was a privilege to watch and it opened my heart and mind to the capacity of people with disabilities to have an enormous positive impact on the world. Bruce is certainly a wonderful role model for us all. Tom does an amazing job in telling his story focussing on the positive impact of Bruce on others educating his audience into the needs and potential of people with disabilities or more accurately special abilities and how we can all learn from their example. I was literally crying by the end. I hope to see many more films from Tom. Great work
Suzy Case from Melbourne Australia posted on 17 Aug 2023 5:23:00 PM I absolutely loved and l was so touched by this beautiful film. Tom did a magnificent job capturing his inspirational much loved uncle Bruce.
Joan Lefroy from Melbourne Australia posted on 17 Aug 2023 3:57:39 PM So proud of Tom and indeed his Star The latter is our beautiful Bruce who we love so much. Please forgive my limited ability with the emailing . Each to his own. Xxxmgj
kim cooper from mt martha Australia posted on 17 Aug 2023 7:53:55 AM Well done Tom on presenting such a wonderful story of our beautiful Bruce . Narrated so beautifully and an inspiration to us all. The videography was brilliant as was the sound back ground acoustics. Loved it . With thanks Congratulations regards Kim Cooper
Matt Williams from NORTHCOTE Australia posted on 16 Aug 2023 7:33:11 PM Beautifully done TomThanks for sharing your CJO with us.A little bit of Joy can go a long way but a whole lot is so much better.
Rod Walker from Melbourne Australia posted on 16 Aug 2023 6:33:58 PM Well done Tom on presenting such a beautiful story of a beautiful human. Narrated so eloquently and an inspiration to us all. The videography was brilliant as was the sound back ground acoustics. Superb job looking forward to the next release.
Susan Hill from Melbourne Australia posted on 16 Aug 2023 6:22:51 PM I'm so proud of you Tom. Your film is filled with love and gratitude and that's what I certainly remember when of you were my student.
David Ponsford from Melbourne Australia posted on 16 Aug 2023 3:08:30 PM Wow what an awesome film produced sharing the journey of Bruce The Chief Joy Officer An inspirational story highlighting the Journey Bruce and the extended family have so far travelled - The love and family support is highlighted throughout this presentation - well done Tom an outstanding production congrats go to you and your team for sharing this with us
Liaden Atfeh from Melbourne Australia posted on 16 Aug 2023 1:28:16 PM Brilliant filmmaking and a moving story. Gorgeous visuals and editing storyline is gorgeous and so uplifting and a beautiful narration by Tom Lefroy. Excellent short film.
Adrian Farrer from Kew Australia posted on 16 Aug 2023 1:12:37 PM Wonderful movie Tom. Congratulations on such an uplifting telling of Bruce's story.
Sally Wescott from Kew Australia posted on 16 Aug 2023 1:03:18 PM Amazing film which delivers a message straight to the heart Everyone should watch this film Congratulations Tom
Sharon Kendall from Hawthorn Australia posted on 16 Aug 2023 12:46:22 PM Well done Tom and congratulations on being shortlisted.
Jordan Sandler from Canberra Australia posted on 16 Aug 2023 12:33:11 PM Well done Tom This is a fantastic video and a wonderful celebration of your Uncle.
Sam Riggall from HAWTHORN Australia posted on 16 Aug 2023 12:32:26 PM Well done Tom and everyone involved in sharing with us this amazing life.
Jane King from Richmond Australia posted on 16 Aug 2023 12:05:55 PM Joy spread. Job well done Tom.
Katherine Murray from Toorak Australia posted on 16 Aug 2023 11:56:09 AM Love love love this Tom tears to my eyes. xxx
Brett Stewart from Hillside Australia posted on 16 Aug 2023 11:56:02 AM Amazing work Tom on behalf of everyone back here at school congratulations on a great filmmessage.CheersBrett Stewart
Michael Moreira from Eltham Australia posted on 16 Aug 2023 11:14:51 AM Tom I am proud of you and your wonderful movie. Congratulations mate. Look forward to seeing more of your great work in the future
Nelita de Vos from Parkville Australia posted on 16 Aug 2023 10:55:14 AM A wonderful film Tom congratulations.
Nichola Lefroy from HAWTHORN Australia posted on 16 Aug 2023 9:41:57 AM Congratulations on this beautiful film Tom. A wonderful celebration of your Uncle. Proud of you.