No Vacancy Trailer

A man drifts through the hallways of a motel constructed from his guilt and shame, slowly moving toward the past that refuses to let him go.

No Vacancy blurs the boundaries between reality and memory through vivid, disorienting imagery. Jack navigates chaotic nights haunted by mysterious phone calls, deep-seated humiliation, struggles with addiction, and the relentless weight of past mistakes.

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 qualifying festivals):
LALIFF (Best Latino Animated Short Film - Oscar Qualified)
Anifilm
Athens International Film + Video Festival


Direction, design and animation: Miguel Rodrick
Additional animation: Esteban Pena
Character modeling: Wilver Cabrera
Drums: Emmanuel Cauvet
Voice-Over: Eli Levine