Written By You (2026), film still

Written By You

2026 • School Short
Filmmaker: Endeavour Sports High

About this Short Film

#Bullying #Child #Intellectual Disability #School #Teenager #Teenagers

Written By You, a 2026 School Short from Endeavour Sports High (Australia), follows Sam, a teenager with an intellectual disability, as they juggle job hopes, the push and pull of a bully and an unexpected fortune-teller encounter that reframes what the future might hold. Playful moments — arcade trips, workplace chatter and a lively, sometimes cheeky tone — sit beside candid scenes about feeling put down and wanting to be seen. The film privileges Sam’s perspective, emphasising choice and agency rather than pity, and offers an accessible, school-friendly story that prompts conversations about bullying, belonging and self-determination. A warm, pragmatic short well suited to classroom discussion and the Focus on Ability festival program.

Film Details

Country: Australia
State: New South Wales
Category: School Short
Genre: Comedy
Festival Year: 2026
Filmmaker: Endeavour Sports High

Film Transcript

Oh, did you hear there was a promotion coming up? Yeah, I heard. Hi, S G file. I haven't had the chance yet. I'll get to it now. Okay, just give me five back end of the day. Okay, you got no chance of getting that to the boss. Promotion, more activation. You'll end up in the Mel forever. Just watch me. Don't worry about him. What does he know anyway? I hope he's wrong. I've got big dreams. I have an idea. Let's go to the arcade after work. That will be fun. I just need to get the Endeavor file to the boss before she fires me. Let's do it.

Oh, Biff is so annoying. He really gets on my nerves when he puts me down, and he never makes me feel good enough. Don't worry about Biff. He's nothing but a bad influence.

The boss was happy with your work. I see something bright in your future. I see. Should we go in? Yeah, let's do it. Sam, I've been expecting you. Sit down and let me tell you your future. I'm here because I want to make sure that bully is wrong about me. Ah, don't worry. The bully doesn't have any gifts like I do. Let's begin.

I see you have a safe place to live. So, what do you think? Do you like the place? Um, yeah, it's great. It's all yours. Congratulations. Thank you. Uh, is that it? Don't talk to me like that. In the words of Opra, look at the car. We don't usually do this. I mean, talking to the manager. How about this puppy? Sold. Uh, I bought a car. I can't afford that. Don't worry. Don't worry. Your future you has got you sorted.

Hi team, we've been so impressed with all your hard work. We want to give you a promotion. Wow. Thank you. Wow. Wow. I've got everything I could ever want. Just no one to share it with. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. Madamea has one last thing for you. The ingredients, please pass me the carrots. Good job, honey. This is delicious. Do you want cake for dessert? Yes. No. Dad, we have ice cream. Cake. Ice cream. Cake. Ice cream.

Sam, none of those things happened because of magic. They didn't. No, it happened because you're going to give up. Even with Biff. Especially with Biff. One last thing, Sam. Your future isn't written by bullies. It is written by you. Wow. I like that. Of course, I'm a professional. Thanks. Don't worry about be. Good things happen to good people.

Out of my way, losers.

This I've been expecting you. Wait, what? How did you know I was coming? Uh, it's kind of my job. Let's begin. I see. Go, go, go. I don't want to miss— Wake me up before you go-go, 'cause I'm not planning on going solo. Wake me up before you go-go. Take me dancing tonight. I want to hit that high. Yeah, yeah. Out of my way. You make the sunshine bright when dark is free. Turn a bright spark into a flame. My beats burning and never feel the same.

Filmmaker

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

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