Roominating explores the grieving process of Blake, a young woman who is exceedingly sentimental about her late mother’s belongings. Her connection to these physical objects results in an evening of distress when she is forced to take care of the remaining items in her storage unit. She quickly becomes disoriented by the seemingly endless halls full of uniform units. Inspired by Charlie Kaufman’s surreal storytelling, Blake is thrust into different units that transport her to a distorted memory of her birthday. Along this dreamlike journey, she is forced to confront her fear of letting go. 

Key Team 
Our team for this short film is made up of talented crew local to Denver. Both the director, Geneva Schafer, and cinematographer, Lucas Lacy, are Colorado Film School alumni. The producer, Miranda Cheatham, is also local to Denver as both a freelance producer and production manager. 

The Vision 
Roominating takes you into the mental space of Blake, a young woman who lost her mother a few years earlier. The film’s intent is to take the audience into her discomfort and fearful headspace. The visual storytelling personifies Blake’s grief and her processing of the feelings she has avoided. Contrasting between the sterile environment of the storage facility and the inviting atmosphere of Blake’s past birthday parties, the camera language highlights Blake’s attachment to the perceived warmth left behind in her mother’s physical items.