This hour-long documentary chronicles the plight of school leavers trying to figure out their next move. Filmed over a two year period, it follows seven school leavers from Masterton's Mākoura College as they attempt to navigate the ins and outs of being an adult; finding work, shipping off to university, or facing pressures from parents to make the 'right decision', as they await their exam results. The students wrestle with the difference between earning a wage and being free — seeking the sweet spot of an ideal work and life balance. Learning Fast was one of director Gaylene Preston's earliest documentaries.