By HOLLIE HARRIS
TEWANTIN filmmaker Robert Munden has been selected as a finalist in The Focus on Ability Film Festival 2016 with his documentary film Blindsider.
Robert has collaborated with ex-pro golfer Marc Bright to give the audience a glimpse into the life of avid golfer, Donna McDougall, who was born blind.
The FOA Film Festival calls for films that showcase the ability of people with a disability.
These short films and documentaries break down the barriers for people with a disability to participate fully in society, mainly through encouraging viewers to shift their perspective.
With Robert’s health winding up his 40-year career as a chef, his passion for photography and film hits new heights with this inspiring documentary.
For the last few years, he has followed the work of Marc Bright in his All Abilities Golf program aimed at introducing the disabled and handicapped to real golfers.
By taking golf to those who might otherwise never have the chance to play, Marc builds their self-esteem, confidence and integration into the mainstream community.
Robert said the difference it made to these people was enormous.
The documentary has been selected out of 194 entries from all around the world. The prize pool of over $140,000 is up for grabs for the most online votes and Robert is asking for the community’s support to win.
This competition exposes Robert and Marc to award-winning judges, national television, viewers in over 100 countries, live screenings in Sydney, New York, Adelaide, Melbourne, Auckland and over 270,000 people online.
Online voting is available from 27 July to 8 August. Log on and view film entries at www.focusonability.com.au and vote for Blindsider.
