Wait, what? (2022), film still

Wait, what?

About this Short Film

Wait, what? (Studio Burleigh, Australia, 2022) invites viewers to consider how young adults with congenital and intellectual disability experience dreams, decisions and friendships. This short film explores perception and viewpoint without presuming a single story, offering moments that are thoughtful, surprising and humane. Suitable for audiences interested in Down syndrome and diverse expressions of agency, it sits comfortably within the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival program. We present it as part of our commitment to showcasing films that highlight abilities, everyday choices and the rich social worlds of people with disability. A brief, affecting piece that prompts conversation.

Film Details

Country: Australia
Genre: Drama
Festival Year: 2022
Filmmaker: Studio Burleigh

Film Transcript

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Filmmaker

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25 comments
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Annette Abi-Arrage 16/10/2022

An important message well presented and great performance by the team

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Timothy Norris 4/09/2022

Hi Jimmy that was very good I hope that continues to be an excess good job

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Richard and Margie Pocknee 2/09/2022

Well done everyone - very well made thought provoking film

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Denise Churchill 31/08/2022

Such creativity and fantastic acting.This film has a beautiful message that everyone should hear and I wish I lived in QLD so I could see you all act in person. Well done

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Karen Jackson 30/08/2022

Great job Jimmy and crew - we loved seeing you in a film again - from all of us filmmakers at ARC in Cairns

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Jan Aylward 29/08/2022

Congratulations Sam and well done to all. Lovely to see familiar faces.

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Ian Vayro 28/08/2022

How good is this Great work from a very talented team and with a message that we all need to take on board. More please.

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Glenda Vayro 28/08/2022

I really liked this engaging film. I think it's good advice and a well delivered message for anyone contemplating a life choice.Well done and congratulations to everyone involved. Keep up the good work we look forward to seeing more.Congratulations

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Ryan Brown 28/08/2022

Loved watching this video and congratulations Sam

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Paul Hayward 27/08/2022

Outstanding performances all round .Beautifully written script easily to follow the filmI would be inclined to put forward Emma Barry's performance for Best Supporting Actor Award

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Andrew Ngan 25/08/2022

Congrats to the young performers and all those involved a great effort well done team.

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Simone Hodgkinson 25/08/2022

Awesome film well done to all involved.

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jimmy ngan 25/08/2022

really well done guys we make a good team

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Elizabeth Boyd 25/08/2022

Congratulations everyone a beautiful film. Best of luck in the festival.

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Sam Grady 24/08/2022

Everyone did a great job I am so proud of each and everyone of us

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Micaela Collin 24/08/2022

Loved this A huge congratulations to the cast and crew

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Sharon Tripney 24/08/2022

Congratulations to all involved. Well done guys you were fantastic

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Colleen Pellin 24/08/2022

Loved watching this. Well done to you all.

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Dawn Brown 24/08/2022

How beautiful the story and the actors.

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Summer Suharto 24/08/2022

Congratulations Super Stars What a wonderful and important storyline. Beautifully acted and executed.

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Jenny Morrison 24/08/2022

Oh my goodness this is absolutely fantastic Congrats all

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Kate Churchill 24/08/2022

This was outstanding and I didnt want it to end Congratulations the film is amazing and looked like a lot of fun to be part of too. Wishing you all the best Kindest regardsKate

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Jackie Cowley 24/08/2022

Beautiful brought tears to my eyes.

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Carolyn Bloink 24/08/2022

Great work

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Jimmy Ngan 24/08/2022

Looks good guys great work

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