RENTERS (written & directed by Kris Atkins) tells the story of a young couple (Marissa Holder and Gloria Blake) growing frustrated at the over-priced and underwhelming flatting options offered in Auckland city. When given the opportunity to rent a garage inside a strange couple's nice house they are prepared to fight for their right to live there.
Best Dark Comedy Short -The Houston Comedy Film Festival
Best Lead Actress Short Film -The Portland Comedy Film Festival
Written & directed by: Kris Atkins
Produced & edited by: James Atkins
Produced by: Sarah Robinson
Starring: Marissa Holder, Gloria Blake, Alexander James Holloway, Savannah Schreuder, Pamela Sidhu, Ian Michael Seaton, Nikki Davidson, Mijean Thompson, James Cawthorn, Sarah Robinson, James Atkins, Kris Atkins, Bryce Kehoe, Kieran Price
Director of Photography: David Chan
Fight Choreography by: Alexander James Holloway
Sound Mixed by: Shay Wildgoose
Sound Recorded: Wayne Atkins
Make-up by: Imma Tombleson, Summer Gordan
Production Assistant: Hannah Warburton
Credits Song: No Sunrise
This fictional film was inspired by a real events searching for a flat to rent in Auckland city.