2026 Official Selection: Short Film – Drama

When two co-stars unexpectedly meet before an audition for the same role, Eleanor an insecure yet talented performer, must learn to embrace her individuality to secure the part.

Screening date & tickets — to be announced

• Director(s): Wednesday Peck
• Writer(s): Wednesday Peck
• Producer(s): Marillia Yunis
• Key Cast: Annie Jean Buckley, Kaya Hohensee, Ariana Guliak
• Editor(s): Jonathan Lau
• Cinematographer(s): Benjamin Tinsley
• Sound Designer(s): Benjamin Tinsley
• Composer(s): Thomas Yamada

Language: English

Runtime: 12m

Country: United States

Synopsis: Eleanor, an insecure yet accomplished performer, attends a stage play audition and encounters a former co-star auditioning for the same role. As they wait for their turn to perform, ego and self-doubt take over, causing the girls to question one another and themselves. After a moment of weakness, Eleanor must perform and embrace who she truly is.

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Source: SOFF