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Echoes of Silence

Some stories are told without words.

2024 18 min Drama, Short Film
DirectorWriter

A meditation on grief and connection, following a musician who returns to their childhood home after years of silence. Through memory and music, they confront what was left unspoken.

🏆 1 Award 📋 1 Nomination 🎬 1 Selection

Trailer

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About the Film

About the Film

Echoes of Silence explores the universal experience of returning home after loss. The film uses minimal dialogue, instead relying on visual storytelling and an evocative musical score to convey the protagonist’s emotional journey.

Director’s Statement

This film grew from a personal experience of returning to my childhood home. I wanted to capture that specific feeling of walking through spaces filled with memories—how the past and present can exist simultaneously in a single moment.

Production Notes

Shot over 12 days in Portland, Oregon, the film employed a small crew of dedicated artists. We used natural light whenever possible to create an intimate, documentary-like quality that grounds the emotional narrative.

Cast

  • Sarah Chen Maya
  • James Wright Father
  • Elena Rodriguez Young Maya

Crew

  • Cinematographer Michael Torres
  • Editor Lisa Park
  • Composer David Kim

Awards & Recognition

  • 🏆 Winner
    Best Short Film Austin Film Festival (2024)
  • 📋 Nominee
    Best Director Portland Film Festival (2024)
  • 🎬 Official Selection
    Official Selection Tribeca Film Festival (2024)