Empty Street Films: Indie Digital Films

Empty Street Films is a small but dedicated, cool yet passionate, smart while still goofy group of filmmakers in Los Angeles.

Headhunting, Inc.
comedy, 13 minutes

When Stan screws up yet another placement at work the Bossman gives Stan one final chance- find the right guy for this job or you're fired!

Directed by Pat Ortman
Starring Max Shippee

Deliverance: By The Slice
comedy, 11 minutes

The Pizza Dude, unlikely fount of wit and wisdom, makes his rounds delivering culinary and spiritual sustenance.

Written & Directed by
Pat Ortman

Isolation
Film Noir, 7 minutes

Paul wishes for peace and quiet. When he gets his wish he finds out that every situation has it's own torment.

Created as part of course requirements for UCLA.

11/19/2007 - USA Today Article Mentions Patrick Ortman’s New Project "Couch Cases" Web Sitcom

Here’s the link: USA Today- Slick Webisodes May Be Missing Link

11/4/2007 - New Feature Produced by Stacy Steinkuller

Emptystreet Films cofounder Stacy Steinkuller is currently producing a feature film with Pete Shaner in San Diego.

11/4/2007 - ’Couch Cases’ New Sitcom by Patrick Ortman

Emptystreet Films cofounder Patrick Ortman is the co-creator and director of ’Couch Cases’, a new sitcom now filming in and around Los Angeles.

The project caps a year of commercial and indie film work by Patrick, including commercial spots for Biotene, work with The Brookturn Company, Marymount College, and a stint as the director of photography on Erica Gabrielle"s film "The Visit".

Visit behindthescenes.couchcases.com to learn more about the show and view production stills.