TRAILER

Beauty of a Blank Space

While on a weekend getaway in Vegas, an aimless young woman, Haley, and her by-the-book brother, Mac, embark on a spontaneous road trip to Portland to rediscover a time capsule that they buried as kids. Within, holds the bracelet of Haley's biological mother.

Co-Written & Directed by Ryan Love                                                                                                                               Co-Written & Executive Producer Laurel Toupal
Produced by Emily Reas                                                                                                                                                                                   Executive Producer Ron Toupal                                                  
Associate Producers Riley Songer and James Herrera

Pitch Deck

Festivals: Austin Film Festival (WORLD PREMIERE), Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival

Awards: Audience Award for Texas Independent Feature (AFF)

PRESS: D Magazine Deadline Screen Rant Lights Camera Austin

  • Laurel Toupal

    HALEY NEWMAN

    An impulsive young woman living in LA, Haley has struggled to find her place in the world, giving up on her dream of becoming a successful screenwriter. Haunted by her past, she finds joy in whatever moments she can, often goes against her methodical adoptive brother’s plans. Hoping that her deceased mother’s bracelet will give her an anchor for her feelings, she sets off on a journey that will force her to face her own shortcomings.

  • TREVOR PERSON

    MAC NEWMAN

    As a young and talented niche makeup artist in Hollywood, Mac hustles daily in pursuit of his goals, yet struggles to find a romantic partner who won’t take advantage of him. Diligent and methodical, Mac refutes at Haley’s impulsivity, but does his best to support her in his own way. Hoping that Haley will rediscover her purpose, Mac’s travels will offer him the chance to view life from her perspective.

  • JAMES HERRERA

    LESLIE

    A Portland homeowner who doesn’t deal well with change, Leslie has taken to housing travelers after the death of his wife as a coping mechanism for his own personal mental health issues. Offering a place of rest and peace, Leslie doles out sage advice to all those who would hear what he has to say.

  • JOSH KEELER

    CHAD

    A confident, easy-going travel-vlogger, Chad is the epitome of Chadness, making his way through the world as only a Chad could. After a chance meeting with Haley at a small-town bar, will he be the missing piece in her journey of self-discovery?

  • Johnny Brantley III

    COLIN “SKAMPS” SKAMPERD

    A popular, former high school football star, Colin had kept his relationship with Mac a secret from everyone, even after the two went their separate ways. Driven in part by his guilt over their affair, Colin moved out west and has embraced his true feelings and identity.

  • GREG CUELLAR

    JASON

    A perfect definition of an LA player, Jason has shown little regard for the ones he hurts, being driven only by his own need for attention and gifts.

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