Water, No Ice is a 25-30 minute micro-budget independent short film blending absurdist black comedy with dystopian satire. Set in a near future where reproduction is regulated by the State, the story follows a woman who believes she is illegally pregnant and finds herself caught between competing ideas of freedom, family, and civilization. The project is currently in pre-production. The script and shot list are complete, and a preliminary storyboard has been developed. Location scouting is underway, with several key locations still being finalized. Production will take place in the Dallas / DFW area.