Why this festival exists
Film moves faster than argument
A five-minute film can change how someone sees disability faster than a policy paper or a campaign ever could. That's the premise Focus on Ability was built on: give filmmakers around the world — professionals, students, and first-timers alike — a reason to put people with disability at the centre of the frame, and give audiences a reason to watch.
Every entry is free. Every screening is free. The only barrier to entry is a story worth telling.