About this Short Film
Digby Meets the Boys (Tim Hans, Australia, 2022) explores creativity, mateship and belonging among young adults with Down syndrome and other congenital and intellectual disabilities. The short offers a thoughtful, human portrait that highlights artistic expression and social bonds without sensationalism. Its tone is respectful and quietly celebratory, showing people pursuing interests and friendships on their own terms. Screened as part of Focus on Ability, the film contributes to the festival's aim of showcasing the abilities, experiences and achievements of people with disability. A brief and affecting piece, it underlines the importance of representation and community.
Film Details
Film Transcript
Don't you make it—make you guys look so, so sexy, painting. What do you think about strippers? No. I'm sexy. Love the long time. I do arts. Well, what can I—about you? I do like you. I done; I can't remember. I do very good.
Very happy. Are we having soup today for lunch? Ah, gotta play. We got... bye.
Well, I wanna say thank you for—have you wanted me to come along today? Yeah, yeah, thank you for letting me. Thank you. Yeah, very, very extra pleasure to do that to you. Thank you, thank you. I'm happy to have you over. Oh, it's fine. Please come again. Okay. Flee—he said try time. Yeah. One, two, three... you.
Filmmaker
Tim Hans is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Tim Hans.
Awesome job guys
That was awesome congratulations guys you all look like you had a great time
Completely and totally awesome
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