The Coffee Shop

The Coffee Shop is a short silent film about a man weighed down by loneliness, stuck in the routines of solitude. One quiet day, he finds himself in a coffee shop where a single, unexpected moment of human connection reminds him that even in silence, we are not alone.

Told without dialogue, this film captures the subtle emotional gravity of isolation—and the hope that lives in life’s smallest gestures.

  • Alex Edward McComas
    Director
  • Alex Edward McComas
    Writer
  • Alex Edward McComas
    Producer
  • Buzzy McComas
    Key Cast
    "Old Man"
  • Kayden Parker
    Key Cast
    "Barista"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 38 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 21, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    6 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16.9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Indie International Film Gatthering
    Cleveland
    United States
    August 16, 2025
    Best Micro Short
  • The Big Sandy Film Festival
    Louisa
    United States
    August 15, 2025
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Alex Edward McComas

Alex McComas is an emerging filmmaker and storyteller from West Virginia whose work explores themes of grief, isolation, and emotional resilience through quiet, character-driven narratives. With a background in both photography and horror screenwriting, Alex blends cinematic mood with intimate storytelling to create deeply personal short films.

His latest work, The Coffee Shop, marks a return to silence and stillness—an homage to his father and a reflection on the power of small moments. Alex continues to develop emotionally grounded projects through his creative banner, Twisted Horror Studios, and is currently in pre-production on his next psychological short, Echoes of a Blank Page.

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Director Statement

The Coffee Shop is a quiet exploration of loneliness, and the small moments that sometimes help pull us back from the edge.

I created this film in honor of my father and his struggles with isolation and emotional weight. It's not loud, or flashy—it’s simple, like he was. It’s about how even the smallest gesture—a smile, a cup of coffee, a moment of stillness—can matter more than we think.

This project came from a deeply personal place, and while it doesn't offer answers, it offers presence. A moment to sit with someone who might not say much but feels everything.