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Say His Name

As a fractured family gathers to confront the dark grip of addiction and unravel decades of buried secrets, they must face the haunting reality that the cycle of guilt, shame, and betrayal they've inherited may be impossible to break.

  • Silas James Rowland
    Director
  • Nate Proczak
    Writer
  • Jordan Alexander
    Writer
  • Cassandra Dawn
    Producer
  • Nate Proczak
    Producer
  • Gigi Knopf
    Producer
  • Merritt Vann
    Key Cast
    "John Wordsworth"
  • Nathan Proczak
    Key Cast
    "Evan Wordsworth"
  • Billy Joseph, Jr.
    Key Cast
    "Chester Wordsworth"
  • Gigi Knopf
    Key Cast
    "Salma Wordsworth"
  • Charlotte Ware Epley
    Key Cast
    "Cheryl Wordsworth"
  • Cassandra Dawn
    Key Cast
    "Ashley Wordsworth"
  • Frank Rehak
    Cinematographer
  • Devin Sohmer
    Editors
  • Silas James Rowland
    Editors
  • Shena Field
    Art Director
  • Phoenix Steele
    Set Decorator
  • Shena Field
    Costume Design
  • Phoenix Steele
    Makeup
  • Angelina Beltrami
    Assistant Director
  • Michael Wesley Earl Murphy
    Set Photographer
  • Blair Dotson-Smith
    Sound Department
  • William R. Frady
    Sound Department
  • James M. Holmes
    Sound Department
  • Bryan Holt
    Sound Department
  • Jaemen Richards
    First Assistant Camera
  • Billy Joseph, Jr.
    Production Staff
  • Nate Proczak
    Production Staff
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 56 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 21, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    1,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Charlotte
    United States
    October 19, 2024
    Best Ensemble Cast
Director Biography - Silas James Rowland

Silas James Rowland is a film director and screenwriter based out of Greenville, South Carolina. His industry experience started at the age of 13 when he began learning the basics of editing and shot composition. This early exploration ignited Silas' passion for directing and writing, setting the stage for his unique creative trajectory.

Silas is renowned for his distinctive approach, crafting universal narratives through unconventional lenses. Whether navigating uncharted realms of absurdity in comedy films or delving into the shadows of our deepest fears with horror productions, his work consistently offers audiences fresh and unexpected perspectives.

Add Director Biography
Director Statement

Say His Name” explores the atrocities of addiction, primarily focusing on how it can disrupt a family for generations. There’s a lot said here in a little amount of time. Being brought on to this project, I was able to connect with a bit of my past, where I experienced a similar upbringing in a broken home ravaged by alcohol abuse. I believe my own trauma, and my familiarity with the total despair that addiction inflicts, allowed me to channel a real perspective into the disruption that is brought on by this disease.