(Salih - second from left in bottom row - with his classmates)
With the festival open to public, Kangan Institute Chief Executive Officer Sally Curtain said the event was not only an important celebration for students, but also an opportunity for community to witness their skills.
“Our transition and work education courses play a vital role in supporting individuals with disability to continue their learning beyond school and prepare for their next steps, whether it be employment or further study,” Sally said.
“The short films reflect our students’ skills, experience and creativity, and we’re thrilled to be able to show this to the community through our annual TWED Film Festival.”
With approximately 12 short films chronicling the students’ learning experiences to be screened, Salih hopes festival attendees will gain insight into the students’ efforts and the messages they hope to tell.
“Just listen to and take something out of it at least, not just watching it as a movie,” he said.
The 2023 TWED Short Film Festival will be held at Kangan Institute’s Broadmeadows campus on 18 and 26 October, from 6pm. Register for free tickets here.