We Take Cash

"We Take Cash" is a short drama about the tension between needs and wants. On payday, USC student Marie plans to buy a trendy pair of shoes after seeing them promoted by a popular social media influencer. But when her campus meal plan unexpectedly runs out, she must decide whether to spend her limited cash on food or fashion. Set on the USC campus, the film explores consumerism, social media influence, and the everyday financial choices many college students face, with a simple twist ending that reminds us that some investments are more important than others.