Stay in the car
“A choice that could change her life forever.”
Synopsis
Set against the dim glow of streetlights and the hum of passing sirens, Stay in the Car captures one night in the life of a fifteen-year-old girl waiting in her mother's El Camino and the quiet reckoning that unfolds in the stillness. Based on real events, Stay in the Car explores the fragile line between safety and survival, love and neglect. It invites audiences into a world where survival depends on silence, and one young girl must decide whether to remain in her mother's chaos or step into her own uncertain freedom.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
37th Annual Foyle Film Festival (Oscar & Bafta Qualifying)
Festival / Special Debut
April 18, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amanda Ross
- Screenplay & Story
- Amanda Ross
- Original Title
- Stay in the car
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Budget
- $15K
- Production Studios
- Silverman Productions Sound
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amanda Ross
Amanda Ross
Conrad Holzman
Samer Saifan
Neela Gerayli, Devyn Wong
Department Leadership Roster
Amanda Ross
Writer
Neela Gerayli
Producer
Devyn Wong
Producer
Samer Saifan
Editor
Conrad Holzman
Director of Photography
Amanda Ross
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Stay in the car.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stay in the car
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Stay in the car about?
Set against the dim glow of streetlights and the hum of passing sirens, Stay in the Car captures one night in the life of a fifteen-year-old girl waiting in her mother's El Camino and the quiet reckoning that unfolds in the stillness. Based on real events, Stay in the Car explores the fragile line between safety and survival, love and neglect. It invites audiences into a world where survival depends on silence, and one young girl must decide whether to remain in her mother's chaos or step into her own uncertain freedom.
Who directed Stay in the car?
Stay in the car was directed by Amanda Ross.
Who stars in Stay in the car?
The principal cast of Stay in the car includes Lara Hunter, Ashley Alva, Timothy V. Murphy.
When was Stay in the car released and how long is it?
Stay in the car was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 7m.