About this Short Film
White Noise (Matraville Sports High School, Australia, 2018) invites audiences to consider the everyday experience of young people navigating school and identity. The short foregrounds themes of autism, cognitive processing disability, headphones and inclusion without prescribing a single viewpoint. It offers a quiet, observant perspective that celebrates individuality and the small choices that help teenagers feel seen and supported. Screened as part of the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, White Noise sits alongside works that highlight the abilities, experiences and achievements of people with disability. A thoughtful piece for viewers interested in youth, education and inclusive storytelling.
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Matraville Sports High School is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Matraville Sports High School.
Amazing job for the second year in a row S2 Such a powerful story that all kids should see -- really proud of your hard work.
Congratulations S2 and teachers for delivering a powerful message that every child is able we just need to unlock their strengths. May your film bring awareness to the wider community because a pair of headphones does have a huge impact for children with autism in our noisy world.
I love the film. Great job to all the students who participated.
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Everyone involved with the production of this piece should be very proud. The script is moving and the message comes across beautifully. Camera work has the makings of professional status and the sound quality is excellent. Great job.
Congratulations to Miss Cerin and s2 for another excellent production made by students to educate all students. I am so proud of just how much your film making skills have improved in 12 months. Maybe Hollywood one day
Well done to Molly. Great acting
It is great to see expressed in this film how people with autism see and manage the world. Really entertaining and educational. Well done to the team
It is great for people who have limited understanding of Autism to view how people on the spectrum are affected. Great work guys
Thankyou for showing us all what its like to be an autistic child with the difficulties you have to face everyday. Hopefully this will make people more aware.
The Matraville students did a fantastic jobIm sure all the parents are proud of their great work. As being one of those parent all I can say is bravo good work 5 out of 5 gold Five stars from me
White Noise is a very educational and informative film It is wonderful to see that your film draws people in and makes us focus on the ability of those with a disability. Aim achieved...Job very well done
I absolutely loved white noise...it was very well done...very informative...great acting. What an amazing brave young man.
What a talented bunch of students Led by an amazing teacher. Another brilliant short film. Congratulations to you all
Congratulations to all who participated in this film. Amazing effort How lucky I am to be working with a group of such talented students. You are inspiring
Having a local business I often hear great things about Matraville Sports High School and what an inclusive school this is. Your short film White Noise sends a poignant message to the community about the realities faced by those with Autism. I love the juxtaposition of your film. In a flash it jumps from a turbulent sensory overload to a calm but powerful celebration of strengths gifts and abilities. You have amazing students that need to be praised and a terrific teacher that needs to be acknowledged. Proud to live locally.
Congratulations to the teachers and students of Matraville Sports High School on your outstanding film-White Noise. I learnt a lot about Autism through your powerful film. You deserve to win
Omar and Khalid brilliant acting Would love to see you on TV someday
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the making of White Noise. What amazing students I have Nathan Hunta Lloyd you never cease to amaze me. Never stop reaching for the stars.