Experiencing Interruptions?

Hope You Feel Better

A young woman, Christana Ramos, finds herself battling in court in a he said she said situation based on an incident that she claims affected her badly in the workplace. This battle is between her and her boss, Jorden Bernot. We go back and forth from past and present leading up to and revealing the truth of the incident and final verdict of plaintiff vs defendant.

  • Stephanie Ruiz
    Director
  • Stephanie Ruiz
    Writer
  • Stephanie Ruiz
    Producer
  • Kelsey Cabell
    Producer
  • Jacynda Ward
    Key Cast
    "Christina Ramos"
  • Mk McManus
    Key Cast
    "Jorden Bernot"
  • Kiley McDonald
    Key Cast
    "Taylor Briston"
  • Dan Berkey
    Key Cast
    "Judge "
  • Jim Brannigan
    Key Cast
    "John Bayor"
  • Luis Berrio
    Key Cast
    "Bailiff Torello"
  • Kelsey Cabell
    Key Cast
    "Kim"
  • Teajuana Scott
    Key Cast
    "Remi"
  • Orlando Cintron
    Key Cast
    "Arthur "
  • Kent Coleman
    Key Cast
    "Bobby"
  • Kyle Merker
    Key Cast
    "Husband Customer"
  • Brooke Peterson
    Key Cast
    "Customer #1"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 53 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 1, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    19,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED Helium
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Stephanie Ruiz

Stephanie Ruiz is a first generation Latin American who moved to NYC from Boston, MA to study at the "New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts". Although her passion is acting she found interest working behind the camera. She has worked on multiple shows like Run the World, Hunters, Blue Bloods, 9-1-1, and many more. She started as a production assistant and worked her way up to executive assisting TV director, Millicent Shelton. Stephanie explored the industry and became an executive assistant to show creator/executive producer, Leigh Davenport. She was mentored by these two fearless women and learned everything she could possibly know about filmmaking. She found a passion for taking the lead in story telling and started creating her own shorts. Stephanie most recently won two awards for her short, “Hope You Feel Better”, and went on to direct short horror, “Nose Goes”. Stephanie has also produced two other shorts that have also been selected into the New York Short Film Festival.

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Director Statement

This story is so personal because it was partially based on real life events from my own life. This film depicts what my brain thought could of happened if I were to pursue legal action. I ultimately got no justice for what happened and the only outlet for what happened was to write and tell a story. I am one of many and I believe that my story is in a way, encouragement for other women and men to speak out, even if only creatively. I used my passion for film and specifically shared the feelings and thoughts I carried for years. My message to all who have been in similar predicament as mine is that I “Hope You Feel Better”.