Private Project

No Regrets

An aspiring actress moves to New York City to follow her life long dream, but stumbles into an unexpected day job as a fashion fit model, making her two best friends along the way. The three are all working, while still chasing their dreams and enjoying the incredible and often funny adventures of amazing New York City, up until the pandemic hits.

  • Deirdre Lorenz
    Director
    Nobody
  • Deirdre Lorenz
    Writer
    Santorini Blue, Nobody
  • Deirdre Lorenz
    Producer
    Santorini Blue, Nobody, End of Summer Love, Focus Room, Copy That, How it All Began
  • Deirdre Lorenz
    Key Cast
    "London"
    Santorini Blue, Law & Order- Special Victims Unit, After the Outbreak, How it All Began, End of Summer Love, Lazarus Rising, Snapshot, Fry Day I'm in Love, The Savant, Fear Factor
  • Leeann Hellijas
    Key Cast
    "Emily"
  • Kirsten Lewis
    Key Cast
    "Chloe"
  • Celine Daubresse
    Key Cast
    "Jane the Designer"
  • George Seminario
    Key Cast
    "Santiago the Doorman"
  • Larry Rosen
    Key Cast
    "Giorgos the Tech Designer"
  • Surbhi Khosla
    Key Cast
    "Indra the Tech Designer"
  • Dhinora Montalvo
    Key Cast
    "New Friend"
  • Jessa Armani
    Self
  • Joseph Armani
    Self
  • Kiara Armani
    Self
  • Sage Armani
    Self
  • Vanessa Armani
    Self
  • Zoe Armani
    Self
  • Jenny Balding
    Self
  • Jayden Bates
    Self
  • Jill Bates
    Self
  • Danielle Castle
    Self
  • Matt Castle
    Self
  • Patrick Clark
    Self
  • Lynn Crawford
    Self
  • Michael Crawford
    Self
  • Tracy Dennis
    Self
  • Meegan Doherty
    Self
  • Mindy Estrella
    Self
  • Ford Gable
    Self
  • Lincoln Gable
    Self
  • Maysen Hope
    Self
  • Jennifer Johnson
    Self
  • Larry Johnson
    Self
  • Luis Martinez
    Self
  • Elizabeth Merchant
    Self
  • Paulo Prof
    Self
  • Gina Roberts
    Self
  • Alodie Rosario
    Self
  • Savannah Shook
    Self
  • Mark Thompson
    Self
  • Annabelle Webster
    Self
  • Emma Webster
    Self
  • Jordin Wilkins
    Self
  • Justin Willis
    Self
  • Brittany Winston
    Self
  • Greg Winston
    Self
  • Hannah Winston
    Self
  • Jessica Winston
    Self
  • Matthew Winston
    Self
  • Caitlin Wilson
    Extra Special Thanks
  • Amy Carroll
    Extra Special Thanks
  • Astrid Barbe
    Extra Special Thanks
  • Shelby Winston
    Extra Special Thanks
  • Michelle Bernard
    Extra Special Thanks
    Rescue 911, The Rookie, Santorini Blue
  • Sarah Vanderpool
    Extra Special Thanks
  • Adrienne Zeller
    Extra Special Thanks
  • Ashley Amato
    Extra Special Thanks
  • Lynda Coates
    Extra Special Thanks
  • Lan Nguyen
    Extra Special Thanks
    Santorini Blue
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 50 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 12, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    650 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    iPhone
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:19
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Deirdre Lorenz

Born and raised in Oregon, I grew up imagining stories and putting on plays or puppet shows in my backyard. When I was 10 years old, my mom spotted a program that would change my life. It was a free educational tv production program for children offered by a local tv station, but they were only accepting a small group. My mom began calling and calling until she got through, and we both screamed with joy when they said that I made the list. Once in the program, I pitched my idea to the group, and I was grateful it was selected. Then, I auditioned for the lead character, and was ecstatic to land it! The community service commercial ended up turning into a local success, and ran for several years. I had officially caught the acting bug, and couldn't wait to pursue my dreams in New York one day.

After earning my undergraduate bachelor's degree from attending University of Oregon and Portland State University, I moved to New York City and studied Dramatic Arts at Stella Adler Studios, Ensemble Studios Theater and The Freeman Studios.

As a working actor, filmmaker and model since arriving in New York, I have been truly grateful to enjoy a very interesting and wide range of projects over the years. Beginning years ago with The Sopranos as Tony's girl, in El Cantante as the party girl opposite Jennifer Lopez, and on the show premiere of Fear Factor, to the fierce role of Detective Nina Gardner on Law and Order, Special Victims Unit, and the dramatic off-off Broadway leading role of Mary in Ahoy, Abel Brown by Distilled Theatre Company.

I co-wrote, produced and co-star in the international, award winning independent feature film, Santorini Blue, featuring Ice T, Coco, Richard Belzer, Dann Florek and Diane Neal (all cast from Law and Order, Special Victims Unit). As the Executive Producer and owner of the film company, Thira Films LLC, I was able to work with distribution agents who secured distribution and streaming with Amazon Prime.

Living in New York City, I continue striving to share stories and moments through my creative work that spark meaningful thought and conversation.

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Director Statement

Allow me to present a fabulous and fun story of pursuing dreams and overcoming life's obstacles, both big and small. This fictional tale is inspired by my ongoing wild and crazy times as a working professional model, actress and filmmaker in New York City.

Through No Regrets, I'm hoping to share some meaningful, as well as lighthearted, stories from an insider's perspective. And, although these characters are all imagination creations, they are very realistically performed and portrayed. This film and story concept has dramatically evolved, as it was started pre-covid, and has just now been completed. I worked to create a momentary window into these hard working women's lives.

Filmed entirely on my iPhone, there were many cinematic and audio challenges, but I hope that the relatable stories of pursuing dreams in New York City will out shine all of those obstacles.

My hope is that you enjoy No Regrets, and that it inspires good energy, as well as memories of overcoming your own life obstacles.