Empathy
“I love myself, and I hope you do too.”
Synopsis
A cameraman for an absurdist public access television show gets an unexpected call from his estranged brother.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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"EMPATHY" (2023 Short Film)
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Blackbird Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 1, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Will Schwartz
- Screenplay & Story
- Maggie O'Neil, Jacob Nakshian
- Original Score
- Elías Ortega, Jacob Nakshian
- Original Title
- Empathy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Budget
- $1K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Will Schwartz
Maggie O'Neil, Jacob Nakshian
Elías Ortega, Jacob Nakshian
Nicole Rinaldi
Will Schwartz
Will Schwartz, Maggie O'Neil, Jacob Nakshian
Department Leadership Roster
Maggie O'Neil
Writer
Will Schwartz
Director
Will Schwartz
Producer
Jacob Nakshian
Writer
Nicole Rinaldi
Director of Photography
Jacob Nakshian
Producer
Shari Gaynes
Production Design
Will Schwartz
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Empathy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Empathy about?
A cameraman for an absurdist public access television show gets an unexpected call from his estranged brother.
Who directed Empathy?
Empathy was directed by Will Schwartz.
Who stars in Empathy?
The principal cast of Empathy includes Brian Roque, Callie Webb, Tova Tencer, Sky Alexander, Jane McManus.
When was Empathy released and how long is it?
Empathy was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Empathy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Empathy was composed by Elías Ortega, Jacob Nakshian.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Empathy?
Empathy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).