About this Short Film
One Size Fits All, by Rafael Star (Australia, 2020), is a short film included in the Focus on Ability programme. It reflects on how perception and viewpoint shape encounters, drawing attention to themes of dating, group dynamics, physical disability, prejudice, stereotypes and stigma among young adults. The film does not offer easy answers, but prompts viewers to reconsider assumptions and the ways people are seen and treated. Presented with sensitivity, it complements the festival’s aim to highlight the abilities and experiences of people with disability. A thoughtful, compact work that invites conversation after the screening.
Film Details
Film Transcript
Bloomington Andy, what are you doing here? Just eating lamingtons. I can see that.
Cameron—Brittany? Brittany? Cameron, why didn't you call me? Busy week. Well, I really enjoyed last Friday night. Call me. Okay. Oh, why didn't you call me? What a player, just spreading the love, dude. This heart has enough room to love every chick. Even if I choose any chick online. Dude, even if you choose some old fat and hairy chick. Ryder, Casanova, hand the phone over. Alright, brunette loves embroidery, baking and, uh, playing the piano. How old is this chick, 80? Is Casanova bailing out? Hell no. I'll give it four minutes for a match—2 minutes 30.
Hey Simone, what are you embroidering at the moment? Hey Andy, I'm making a wedding dress for my friend. I can tell you more about it over coffee if you like. Sure. How about Theater Place at 2pm? See you then. With a smiley face.
Have fun tonight, man. You know I will.
Hi Andy, what's that? What's what? Why didn't you put in your profile that you're not normal? I mean, I've wasted my whole day because of you. Well, why didn't you put in your profile— you were rude and considered a jerk and then I wouldn't waste my time meeting you. Cameron, you hooked me up with some disabled chick. Yeah, real funny. Whatever. My phone's about to die. Dammit.
Oh, you drive? I sure do. Should I put that in my profile too? The reason I came over is because my car's got a flat battery. How does that concern me? Well, I was just wondering if you might be able to help me jump start it, please. Do you have any jumper leads? Uh, no. Do you? Yes, but it'll cost you an apology. You know, I didn't choose to have a left hand that doesn't work, but I can't change the way I was born. But you can change your attitude. All right, I'm sorry.
I'll just start my car, then you can start yours.
Simone, I just wanted to say that I've been a complete douche bag and I was just wondering if there was any way that I could make it up to you. Well, I like flowers and going to the movies, plus men who open doors get bonus points. I can do that. Okay, I'll message you. Okay.
Filmmaker
Rafael Star is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Rafael Star.
Great snappy short film that really drives a great point home. Well shot as well.