Sunshine

A waitress with Down syndrome notices a customer who is deeply distressed. She attempts to comfort the individual, leading to consequences that exceed her own expectations.

This Australian drama was directed by Martha Goddard as the first of two listed works in her career, following which she directed Musikill in 2024. The screenplay was written by Genevieve Clay-Smith, who also served as a producer alongside Stephanie Dower. The film was produced by Taste Creative and Bus Stop Films. The cast features Rainbow Wedell in the role of the waitress and Steven Cragg as the cafe diner, with Olivia Hargroder, Anna McGahan, and Penny Everingham also appearing in the short. The production has a runtime of ten minutes and was released on October 29, 2021.