Level 2 (2020), film still

Level 2

About this Short Film

Level 2, from Matraville Sports High School (Australia, 2020), is a short film that explores themes around feelings, group dynamics and how people see one another. It looks at miscommunication and differing viewpoints within a school context, and considers the role of physical disability and wheelchair use in everyday interactions. Presented as part of the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, the film offers a chance to reflect on young adult experiences and the small moments that shape understanding. Warm and thoughtful, it encourages conversation about inclusion, perception and the ways groups respond when voices and needs are not always heard.

Film Details

Country: Australia
Category: School Short
Genre: Communication
Festival Year: 2020

Film Transcript

Bet she didn't think I could do it myself. Oh well. Okay, guess he's too good for my help, like usual. Well, this is awkward; at least it's on a different floor. Don't be mean. Think of something else. Is she okay? Long division. I can't distract myself with that. 240 divided by 23. What's with this cheek? Oh my gosh, I can't remember how to do long divisions anymore. I literally have a calculator in my pocket. It's like she's going through all seven stages of grief in one go. Oh, she's pulling faces again. Not—that's a bad face. Oh my god, rude. He looks scruffy again, but not exactly in a bad way. Okay, her eyes on me now for sure. This messy aesthetic is just perfect. Angela is right; I do have a type. Oh god, what would the girls think? Imagine introducing her to the boys. Oh, this is so going to be a thing. This is so not going to be a thing. Are we the only two people in this building or what? Evidently not. Just one more glance before I leave.

Seriously, have you ever seen anyone in a wheelchair before? It's 2020. Get a grip. What's wrong with this lady? Don't you realise I have feelings too, just like everyone else.

Did she just snort? Oh my gosh, did he hear that? I mean, he did giggle like a child. She's cute. He's cute. You.

Filmmaker

Matraville Sports High School is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Matraville Sports High School.

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14 comments
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Linda Cathy Le 15/09/2020

Great short film team Loved it

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Deb Hill 9/09/2020

Great short film jam packed with enlightening content. Very professional and entertaining.

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Fay McInnes 9/09/2020

I enjoyed this film. People can be very judgemental of others who are different in some way. But when paths cross more than once peoplensyart to find common ground and begin to accept differences in other. This film shows education empathy and equity are what is needed to ensure acceptance of other people.

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Megan Pustetto 8/09/2020

Great job well done

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Magaly Sandoval 7/09/2020

I think this is a great movie I found it very cute and humorous and it also sends a strong message of acceptance love and sometimes friendship and more A big applause for these amazing actors Well done

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Pip Birks 7/09/2020

What a wonderful film. Great job well done.

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Lilly-rose Cerinenoka 6/09/2020

I truly enjoyed watching Level 2. I saw so many messages in such a short amount of time-disability discrimination inclusion and finally love. Such an awesome job guys

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Lonny Enoka 6/09/2020

Matraville Sports High School has done an awesome job of positively challenging people's perceptions about the lives and abilities of people with a disability. An outstanding film from a group of SUPER TALENTED students

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Nerida Walker 4/09/2020

Great production I'm hooked on this story - another excellent short film from this team

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Glenda Pustetto 4/09/2020

I really enjoyed this short film. Thankyou Matraville for opening our eyes and putting a happy touch at the end of the film. Great job Matraville Sports High.

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Skinny Time Tea 4/09/2020

What a wonderful film I too have seen some very silly people stare at people in a wheelchair. I loved the film and found it very professional and entertaining with such a strong message...it's 2020...get a grip. Well done Matraville Sports High School

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ROSEMARY MALOUF 2/09/2020

A GREAT FILM FROM A VERY TALENTED GROUP OF STUDENTS. LOVE THE MESSAGE THE FILM IS SENDING. EVERYONE MATTERS

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Tania Cerin 2/09/2020

Yet another great film from ILC4 So very proud of my wonderful and super talented students. Well done

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Judy Kelly 1/09/2020

Enjoyed the movie covered many emotions in a short time frame. Hope to see you enter Sydney film festival short film category 2021

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