Employed | Short Film

Hailey, an aspiring filmmaker stuck in a barista job, is quietly unraveling. Beneath her calm surface, Hailey navigates panic attacks and intrusive thoughts of Emily Gorge, a wildly successful movie star who embodies everything Hailey feels she isn’t. After a fight with her best friend Nick leaves her feeling more adrift than ever, Hailey reaches a breaking point. But an unexpected breakfast with her aging grandparents sparks a quiet revelation: life is too short to wait for things to fall into place. If she wants change, she’ll have to make it herself. Writer & Director - Elliot Saldivar Producer & Cinematographer - Paul Moldenhauer CAST Hailey - Brianna Keim Nick - Elliot Saldivar Grandpa - Monte Reichert Emily Gorge - Cat Vosgien Angry Customer - Stephen Trull CREW Production Designer - Seth Abraham First Assistant Director - Stephen Trull First Assistant Camera - Cole Powers Gaffer - Sean Pedrick Key Grip & Food Services - Trevor Semmers Sound Mixer - Jason Downer Location Manager - Danny Marquez Hair and Makeup - Cat Vosgien POST PRODUCTION Editor - Elliot Saldivar Assistant Editor - Paul Moldenhauer VFX Artist - Paolo Martinez MUSIC Composer - Frank Moldenhauer Featured Musical Artist - The Format