Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
When their mother is placed on life support, siblings Jessica and Robbie find themselves on opposite sides of an impossible decision.
As grief, family history, and deeply held beliefs collide, a simple question becomes a painful test of love, loyalty, and understanding. What follows is a deeply personal examination of how families navigate loss when there are no easy answers.
Inspired by true events, The Vote is an intimate drama about grief, empathy, and the difficult choices that can forever change the people we love.
Directed by Sylvia Ray
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“THE VOTE is inspired by a real experience from my childhood, when my family gathered to make a life-changing decision while my father was on life support. The film explores how grief can both divide and connect us.”
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When their mother is placed on life support, siblings Jessica and Robbie find themselves on opposite sides of an impossible decision.
As grief, family history, and deeply held beliefs collide, a simple question becomes a painful test of love, loyalty, and understanding. What follows is a deeply personal examination of how families navigate loss when there are no easy answers.
Inspired by true events, The Vote is an intimate drama about grief, empathy, and the difficult choices that can forever change the people we love.
Directed by Sylvia Ray
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From the filmmaker:
“THE VOTE is inspired by a real experience from my childhood, when my family gathered to make a life-changing decision while my father was on life support. The film explores how grief can both divide and connect us.”
A FILM SHORTAGE SELECTION
#FilmShortage #DramaShortFilm #IndieFilm
FILM SHORTAGE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram: instagram.com/filmshortage
Twitter: twitter.com/filmshortage
Facebook: facebook.com/filmshortage
Website: filmshortage.com
Film Shortage is home to the next generation of filmmakers, premiering some of the best and diverse short films online
