Say Something

• About The Script

Young woman Ellie starts to receive voicemails from a stranger, Sibyl, ever since she became hard of hearing due to an accident. A special attachment develops between them, and when Ellie realises that Sibyl is caught by the pain of life as well, she determines to cross the entire town to find Sibyl late at night.

Genre: Drama/Road Movie

Script idea and initial outline created in 2021, and the complete script written in 2023 from April to July.

We produced the short film between the 12th and 17th of July 2023, with post-production completed by the 8th September.

The production company was the University of York, UK.

It's a story of one’s journey of growth and acceptance, about loss and grief in life, and the lingering bitterness and endless courage of people confronting a turbulent life.

I emphasized that Ellie was a hard-of-hearing character and also an extraordinary individual with endless courage. She faced the challenges of life with fear and loneliness, continually sought to build new connections, and accepted the reality of an uncertain future filled with loss. When Ellie finally finds Sibyl with a bouquet, she reveals her bravery and romantic side, giving the film a touch of classical tragedy.

It highlighted how people connect with the world and each other, portrayed universal human emotions such as loss, sorrow, and confusion, and underscored the humanistic concerns for the hard-of-hearing and deaf communities.

• About The Film

Short Film - Say Something Details

At this stage, the project is a 15-minute short film.

My crew are currently working on a longer version, estimated to be around 20 minutes, and are preparing for participation in the 2024 film festivals.