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 others 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.

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