Word of Mouth
Synopsis
A lonely woman, Ana, becomes addicted to an AI-driven mobile app that monetizes word-of-mouth recommendations. She meets and bonds with a fellow leader boarder, Jess, over their natural talent for slyly promoting sponsored products. When Ana starts to question the ethics of her new obsession, she descends into a disorienting reality where the lines between authentic conversation and paid marketing start to blur.
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Rhys Darby
Womter (voice)
Sky Elobar
Elmer
Tracey Evans
Hair Stylist #1
Paul Goetz
Mama's Customer
Jackie Green
Yves Tackett
Eric Jackowitz
Dryve Passenger
Aliya Kamalova
Ana
Anita Khanzadian
Mama / Judith
Jemima Lauriston
Jogger
Marina Miller
Lamp Princess
Sam Morgan
Lamp Prince
Sam Oh
Eat Fleet Customer
Lauren Pokorney
Hair Stylist #2
Zach Reino
Richard
Tam Sackman
Lonnie Kitzmiller
Kim Seltzer
Jess
Ester Song Kim
Neighbor
Lauren Coggiola
Marcella Birch
Release History & Theatrical Window
HollyShorts Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Danny Jelinek
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Goetz, Aliya Kamalova, Kim Seltzer
- Original Score
- Ethan Edenburg, Zachary Marsh
- Original Title
- Word of Mouth
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Danny Jelinek
Paul Goetz, Aliya Kamalova, Kim Seltzer
Ethan Edenburg, Zachary Marsh
Lucas Bohlinger
Paul Goetz, Katie Hoyt, Aliya Kamalova, William Runyon Jr., Kim Seltzer
Department Leadership Roster
Danny Jelinek
Director
Paul Goetz
Writer
Aliya Kamalova
Writer
Kim Seltzer
Writer
Katie Hoyt
Producer
Lucas Bohlinger
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Word of Mouth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Word of Mouth about?
A lonely woman, Ana, becomes addicted to an AI-driven mobile app that monetizes word-of-mouth recommendations. She meets and bonds with a fellow leader boarder, Jess, over their natural talent for slyly promoting sponsored products. When Ana starts to question the ethics of her new obsession, she descends into a disorienting reality where the lines between authentic conversation and paid marketing start to blur.
Who directed Word of Mouth?
Word of Mouth was directed by Danny Jelinek.
Who stars in Word of Mouth?
The principal cast of Word of Mouth includes Rhys Darby, Sky Elobar, Tracey Evans, Paul Goetz, Jackie Green.
When was Word of Mouth released and how long is it?
Word of Mouth was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Word of Mouth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Word of Mouth was composed by Ethan Edenburg, Zachary Marsh.