Competition film

The World Around Me!

Made by: danielle woodbridge

Synopsis

This short documentary is about the life of a small boy living with Tourette's Syndrome. It is estimated that up to 1 in 200 people suffer some symptoms of Tourettes syndrome, yet it is still widely misunderstood. The films content and style depicts a representation of a 'Touretters' life from the perspective of a child, living in a family, all of whom have symptoms. Surprising, hilarious, and heart warming, this film reminds us that 'difference' does not mean something bad.

More Info

This short film is a clip taken from a longer documentary [approx 15 mins] about the life of a boy who lives in a family of sufferers of Tourettes syndrome. The film is shot and edited in such a way as to depict the realities, struggles and outrageousness that is the life of a Touretter. The film was Directed & Produced by the boys mother whilst on her media degree, and co-edited with her husband. [whom also both suffer with Tourettes]