*67(570)936-4778

*67(570)WEMISSU

Leave a voicemail for somebody no longer in your life.
As part of a "Griefline" archive.

Drifted. Died. Estranged.

Forgotten. Lost contact. Never really had contact.

Friend. Lover. Family. Cat.

You Won't Hear This is an animated short film (for which we are no longer collecting voicemails) and a collective-catharsis archive project, offering a space to speak what has gone unspoken. At (570)WEMISSU, you can leave a message and/or listen to the archive of other anonymous callers.

This is a chance to leave a voicemail for somebody you couldn't otherwise.

No voicemail is too serious, too silly, too specific or too vague. Whatever you need to say: say it.

FAQ

FAQ Section
Consider this a voicemail you can’t leave. An unsent letter, a small confession, a chance to reminisce on a moment—whatever feels cathartic and honest. There isn’t an incorrect message.

We do ask that you directly address the individual as if you are speaking to them (though you do not need to share their name).

If that means, "hey, you still owe me forty bucks," that's perfect. If that means, "every time I get off at the Myrtle stop, I think of you," that's great.
Yes! Call the griefline number and press 5, or messages will play automatically after you leave one.
Yes. Your number is blocked when you dial *67. We don’t collect personal info so that you can speak freely. Your message may be incorporated into the public Griefline Archive, which is available by phone. It may eventually be incorporated into installation art and/or shared in an online archive. The hope is that, by collecting and sharing messages, individuals will be able to share in experiences of loss privately but collectively.
Concise is good, but speak whatever you need. The limit is three minutes.
At this point, we are not collecting more messages for the film. However, your voicemail will be incorporated into the Griefline, where you can call and listen to messages others have left. We may also share messages on social media or an archive website in the future.
No.
Sure, but we might only select one per person.
No. This is an art project, not a therapy service. If you’re struggling, please consider reaching out to a professional resource. The NYC primary mental health crisis line is 988.
Sign up for our newsletter below or check back at this website. We expect the film to be finished in Summer 2026.

We plan to show the film at festivals and community events. Eventually, it will be shared publicly online.

Support the Griefline project and the You Won’t Hear This short film with a tax-deductible donation

This project is partially self-funded, with support from grants and independent donations. Additional funds will go towards expanding and maintaining the phone line, community screenings, festival submissions, and finishing the film.

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Contact Samuel Wright Smith for questions, thoughts or to make a tax-deductible contribution to this independently funded project.

You Won’t Hear This is supported by the Untitled Filmmaker Organization Short Film Lab

You Won’t Hear This is supported by the 2026 Princess Grace Award