No Vacancy Trailer

Inside a crumbling motel that mirrors his unraveling mind, a man drifts in search of release from a past that lingers in every room.

No Vacancy blurs the boundaries between reality and memory through vivid, disorienting imagery. Jack navigates chaotic nights haunted by mysterious phone calls, deep-seated shame, 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 Qualifying)
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