Director Ben Strum, finalist in the Focus on Ability short film festival 2025, on his Grace Tame documentary.

The Focus on Ability short film festival is returning on Sunday 16 November, platforming documentaries that highlight the lives, talents and achievements of individuals with disabilities.

Monday Daily’s Eva Greifeneder spoke to director Ben Strum, a finalist in this years festival and creator of Where the World is Quiet, a documentary that explores 2021 Australian of the Year Grace Tame’s experience living with autism.

To watch Ben’s film, and find out more information about the festival, go to focusonability.com.au!