In Brennen Cline's brisk comedic short, a mundane grocery run spirals into a surreal ordeal for a beleaguered shopper. The film follows an unnamed protagonist, played by Ethan Cole, who finds himself trapped in a sprawling, labyrinthine supermarket that seems to have a mind of its own. As he navigates the eerily vacant aisles, he encounters a cast of eccentric characters, including a cryptic employee portrayed by Carla Timotei and a fellow lost customer brought to life by RJ Plunkett. What begins as a simple quest for a forgotten item quickly descends into a series of absurd and increasingly desperate encounters. The central conflict revolves around the protagonist's struggle to maintain his sanity and complete his mission against a backdrop of bureaucratic nonsense and strange, looping logic. With a runtime of just thirteen minutes, this comedy packs a punch, blending sharp, awkward humor with a palpable sense of existential dread. Featuring a talented ensemble including Brian Tischer, Ryan Zehnder, Bria Malone, Brooke Sydenstricker, and Melissa Tran, "Vacant Aisles" is a clever, self-contained exploration of modern consumer isolation and the maddening quest for a simple purchase.