Settings (2023), by Oscar Chinkwok Clarke, is a short film from Australia that invites reflection on perception, time and family. Within the Focus on Ability festival, it offers a fresh voice exploring themes such as intellectual and physical disability, viewpoint and technology. The film gestures towards how memory, mobility and devices shape how we see one another. Shot with a thoughtful eye, Settings sits comfortably alongside other works in the programme that celebrate ability and everyday resilience. It is a quietly curious piece that encourages audiences to consider different perspectives without prescribing answers.
Look at this, this new communication device of yours is amazing. You can change channels on the TV, play music, games, communication device of course, all with the touch of a button. It's awesome. But Oski, we've talked about this before, you mustn't go into settings, alright? But it's so tempting. Oski? No, alright. Good boy. Amazing what they can do with technology these days. You got that right. Great to chat with someone who really gets it. Oski, seriously? I told you not to muck around with settings. What the? Where are we? Cretaceous period. Blastocene era. Oski, you have transported us back in time. It was an accident. An accident? Sorry, that won't happen again. Let's get out of here. Hit the button Oski. Hit the button. Phew, that was close. Wait a minute. Oski? Me? What is going on? Okay, now, don't freak out. I'm just you, and Oski is Oski. We time travelled, but it looks like we've come back a little bit too early from the past. I thought you were whisked back into the Pleistocene era. Cretaceous period. Exactly. Oski, tell me you weren't mucking around in settings. Sorry, other dad. Hey, I am not your other dad. I'm still your dad dad. We both are. I guess. Technically, sure. This is so weird. Bloody tech. I mean, why would they even include time travel as an option in a communication device? I know, right? I blame it on Elon Musk. Oh, don't get me started on tech oligarchs. What is the point of them? Again with the oligarchy. Imagine if all that wealth was distributed equitably, instead of spending it on giant rockets that explode two minutes after takeoff. And then everyone cheers and calls it a great success. You know what would have been a greater success? Not blowing up. Anywho, we should probably get one of these Oscars back into the other room about now, you know, for the time travel thing. Of course, can't be disrupting the established time continuum. Exactly. Watch out for the T-Rex. Grab your checklist, I mean, who really gets it? What a great guy. So, Oscar, anything you want to say to me? Yeah, I blame Elon Musk too.
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17 comments
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Michael Tangcawan31/08/2023
Two thumbs up Such a great tandem to both of you Cam and Oscar for this short film.
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Gina Roncoli24/08/2023
Double trouble Well done Cam and Oscar. Some great zingers and hilarious concept. Loved it.
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Carol Cumming23/08/2023
Funny I laughed out loud. Well done you pair.
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Danielle Ross22/08/2023
So clever A lovely Dad and son creation
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Megan Bloom21/08/2023
Oscar and Cam I am so proud You made my day. I love youshowcasing your devicemight need to lock the settings again
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Denise Fifield20/08/2023
So funny Oscar and Cam. Just loved it Hollywood awaits
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Lesley Ivers20/08/2023
Oscar you and your dad are legends well done on you short film. Good luck and sending you well wishes from your face painting friend ezfrommelbz at Yarrabar
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MJ Remy19/08/2023
Oscar I love it. You would give Hi 5 a run for their money.
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Amali Fernando18/08/2023
Loved your cheeky smile and sense of humour Oscar Well done Where will you go next
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Caroline Economedes18/08/2023
Congratulations Oscar and Cameron. Love the film. So typically you Oscar. It captures your sense of humour perfectly
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Amanda costello18/08/2023
Wonderful short film.We will need to keep an eye on you with that setting button in the classroom Oscar
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Sarah Jenkins17/08/2023
What a great short film well done
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john Goldman17/08/2023
Very entertaining ideas with great giggle moments with teaching and learning elements
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Elaine Prosser17/08/2023
Go Oscar. And of course Cam. Superstars
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Arthur Athanassiou17/08/2023
Great video Oscar did a great job
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Francine Duncanson17/08/2023
Absolutely brilliant Love the idea of two Oscars Well done Oscar and his Dad x 2
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Laura Lagier17/08/2023
Go Oscar I didn't know you were such a great actor Loved the use of your device I didn't realise you enjoyed going into the settings ha
Two thumbs up Such a great tandem to both of you Cam and Oscar for this short film.
Double trouble Well done Cam and Oscar. Some great zingers and hilarious concept. Loved it.
Funny I laughed out loud. Well done you pair.
So clever A lovely Dad and son creation
Oscar and Cam I am so proud You made my day. I love youshowcasing your devicemight need to lock the settings again
So funny Oscar and Cam. Just loved it Hollywood awaits
Oscar you and your dad are legends well done on you short film. Good luck and sending you well wishes from your face painting friend ezfrommelbz at Yarrabar
Oscar I love it. You would give Hi 5 a run for their money.
Loved your cheeky smile and sense of humour Oscar Well done Where will you go next
Congratulations Oscar and Cameron. Love the film. So typically you Oscar. It captures your sense of humour perfectly
Wonderful short film.We will need to keep an eye on you with that setting button in the classroom Oscar
What a great short film well done
Very entertaining ideas with great giggle moments with teaching and learning elements
Go Oscar. And of course Cam. Superstars
Great video Oscar did a great job
Absolutely brilliant Love the idea of two Oscars Well done Oscar and his Dad x 2
Go Oscar I didn't know you were such a great actor Loved the use of your device I didn't realise you enjoyed going into the settings ha