No Vacancy Trailer

A man drifts in search of release from a past that lingers in every room.

No Vacancy braids reality and memory through vivid, shifting imagery as Jack moves through chaotic nights of deep-seated shame, addiction, and the weight of past mistakes, where quick-shifting thoughts coexist in disorienting harmony.

As a filmmaker, I took on multiple roles - writing, directing, editing, designing, animating, composing, and performing the music - to fully immerse myself in the making of this film. My hope is that by doing so, I can create a raw and intimate experience for the viewer.

The completed film is offline as a requirement by film festivals. Some notable selections and awards (Oscar and Bafta qualifying festivals):
LALIFF -Best Latino Animated Short Film (Oscar Qualifying)
Anifilm
Athens International Film + Video Festival
London International Animation Festival
Animest
Bitbang
Leuven


Direction, design and animation: Miguel Rodrick
Additional animation: Esteban Peña
Character modeling: Wilver Cabrera
Sound design, original music, and guitar: Miguel Rodrick
Voice-Over: Eli Levine