Buyer's Remorse
A Render Studios Short Film
Compulsive purchasing can project the appearance of wealth, social status, and success. That one-click dopamine hit is alluring–until it isn’t.
Buyer’s Remorse explores the saying “money can’t buy happiness” as the lead character’s online shopping habits help her build a dream life—at least that’s how it seems in her product reviews. But what will happen when one bad purchase reveals the thing she’s been avoiding all along?
Awards & Screenings
Southern Shorts Awards • Winter 2020 Drama Award of Excellence Winner https://southernshortsawards.com/
Austin Micro Film Festival • Best Drama Film Award Finalist https://bit.ly/3iqTp16
Capital City Film Festival • Official Selection https://capitalcityfilmfest.com/
Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Festival • Official Selection https://hhmfest.com/
Detroit SheTown Women's Film Festival • Official Selection https://www.detroitshetownfilmfestival.com/
Credits
Featuring Sally Hecksel
Director/Writer/Producer Karen Stefl
Director/Writer/Graphics Garrett Jafano
Director of Photography David Such
Directory of Photography/Editor/Colorist Erick F. Rodenberg
Lighting/Grip/Sound Scott Oberlander
Production Coordinator Lilly Grace Conklin
Score Allen DiCenzo
Audio Post Production Circa Music and Audio Post
Location Special Thanks to Mayberry Homes