2025 Focus On Ability Screening Events
Red Carpet Awards EventWHEN: Sunday 16 November, 2025
TIME: 1pm - 5pm
WHERE: The Concourse
409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood (Sydney)
Register - HERE
Brisbane - Day
WHEN: Tuesday 2 September, 2025
TIME: 12pm - 2pm
WHERE: PIP Theatre
20 Park Rd, Milton
Register - COMPLETE
Brisbane - Evening
WHEN: Tuesday 2 September, 2025
TIME: 6pm - 8.30pm
WHERE: PIP Theatre
20 Park Rd, Milton
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Sydney
WHEN: Wednesday 10 September, 2025
TIME: 10.30am - 1pm
WHERE: Liverpool Catholic Club - The Theatre
424 - 458 Hoxton Park Rd, Prestons
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Canberra
WHEN: Friday 12 September, 2025
TIME: 10.30am - 12.30pm
WHERE: National Museum of Australia
Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula
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Adelaide
WHEN: Wednesday 17 September, 2025
TIME: 11am - 1pm
WHERE: Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide
65 Hindley St, Adelaide
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Fremantle
WHEN: Thursday 18 September, 2025
TIME: 11am - 1pm
WHERE: WA Maritime Museum
Victoria Quay Rd, Fremantle
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Melbourne
WHEN: Tuesday 7 October, 2025
TIME: 10.30am - 1pm
WHERE: Crown Towers, Level 1 River Room
8 Whiteman St, Southbank
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In 2009, CEO of NOVA Employment Martin Wren began the festival with a belief in the ability of people with disability, and the goal of bringing that belief to the world through the medium of film. Martin recognised the power of film to challenge people's fixed beliefs and perceptions about the lives and abilities of people with disability around the world.
Anne is the General Manager of the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival, bringing fresh leadership and vision to FOA. Anne is passionate about championing stories that highlight the talents, resilience, and creativity of people with disability. In this new role, she will oversee the direction and growth of the festival, ensuring it continues to amplify inclusive voices through film.
Paula Duncan, known for both her success in the Australian film and television industry and passion for supporting people with disability, has worked tirelessly to bring this festival to the world.
Ryan Goodwin studied as a journalist and has used his curiosity and ability to talk to people to encourage film makers from all walks of life to tell their story via the medium of film.