The Waiting Room
Logline
Three women arrive separately at a sterile waiting room, each believing they are there for a surprise date. As time passes, an unsettling truth emerges: they are all dating the same man, and he has summoned them to determine who is "best" before choosing one. However, the women begin comparing notes. As the man's strategy and charm unravel under scrutiny, they shift their focus to evaluating him, flipping the power dynamic.
The Waiting Room explores the unspoken rivalry women often feel when competing for male attention, and the unexpected solidarity that can emerge when that dynamic is disrupted. What begins as a romantic date quickly turns into a confrontation that forces each character to reconsider what they actually deserve.
Genre: Comedy
Format: Short Film
Status: Post-Production
Estimated Runtime: 8–10 minutes
Producer: Sarah Bevan & Heli Rae Hughes
Production Company: Vesper Room Pictures LLC
Principal Cast:
Camille – Toshiba Caldwell
Andre – Rowan Brumant
Ellie – Heli Rae Hughes
Anya – Sarah Bevan
Supporting Cast:
Becky – Ama Udugamasooriya
Filming Location: Houston, Texas
Production Dates: March 2026
Written & directed by Sarah Bevan.
