The Letter Room

The Letter Room is a 2020 American short comedy-drama film directed by Elvira Lind. In November 2020, it premiered at HollyShorts Film Festival. It was also nominated for Best Short Film at Tribeca Film Festival and the Palm Springs International ShortFest.

The Letter Room was produced by Sofia Sondervan and executive produced by Oscar Isaac, Elvira Lind, Jason Spire, Ryan Chanatry and Gena Konstantinakos.

Plot
When a kind-hearted prison officer is transferred to the letter room, he soon gets involved in an inmate's personal affairs.

Cast

 * Oscar Isaac as Richard
 * Alia Shawkat as Rosita
 * Brian Petsos as Cris
 * Tony Gillan as Don
 * Michael Hernandez
 * Eileen Galindo as Irene
 * John Douglas Thompson as Jackson
 * Kenneth Heaton as Ray
 * Larry Smith as Happy Birthday Singer
 * Guillermo Estrada as TV Personality
 * William Merrell as Inmate

Awards
Since its launch, the film has been selected in various festivals around the United States. In February 2021, it made the Live Action Short Film shortlist for the 93rd Academy Awards, and, in March 2021, it was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.