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Empty Words

Short Film Non Union
San Francisco
Synopsis:

Empty Words is a dramatic short film about a woman preparing for an anniversary dinner while unknowingly waiting for a goodbye. As plans for a future unfold through phone calls and quiet moments, her partner navigates a dangerous double life that ultimately collides with love, timing, and consequence. The film explores intimacy, avoidance, and the cost of promises made too late.

Roles For This Project

  • Short Film
    $200 Man San Francisco 28 - 32 Non Union Short Film
    Submissions Due: 02/10/2026

    RODNEY (Late 20s-Mid 30s) is a thoughtful, conflicted man caught between the life he's been living and the life he wants. On the surface, he's charming, affectionate, and deeply in love with his girlfriend, Eva. Beneath that, he's struggling with pressure, loyalty, and fear as he becomes increasingl... [See More]

  • Short Film
    $150 Man San Francisco 25 - 32 Non Union Short Film
    Submissions Due: 02/10/2026

    Sean is Rodney’s business partner and someone Rodney reconnects with because of proximity, familiarity and access to fast money. Sean is deeply rooted in street life and resistant to change. He moves with quiet confidence and control, comfortable in his environment and unwilling to imagine a differ... [See More]

  • Short Film
    $85 Woman San Francisco 25 - 30 Non Union Short Film
    Submissions Due: 02/10/2026

    Whitney is Eva’s close friend and cousin to Rodney. She is observant, protective, and emotionally intuitive. Whitney sees people clearly, sometimes before they see themselves and she isn’t afraid to ask the uncomfortable questions. She is perceptive, grounded, and emotionally intuitive. Though nev... [See More]

Project Details

Project Notes

This is an independent, self funded, non-union short film. Filming will take place over two shoot days in the Bay Area(Oakland). Actors will be provided a small stipend (to be discussed during auditions) along with meals and credit. This project is intended for festival submission. The first shoot day is scheduled for February 15, 2026; additional dates and locations will be confirmed with selected talent. Some scenes include mature themes.

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