Citrus Fever

When faced with bankruptcy, the co-owners of a lemonade business must reconsider their approach, and their personal relationship.

  • Luke Dye
    Director
    'Dreamland', 'Admissions', 'Tangled Vines'
  • Luke Dye
    Writer
    'Dreamland', 'Admissions', 'Tangled Vines'
  • Luke Dye
    Producer
    'Dreamland', 'Admissions', 'Tangled Vines'
  • Logan Walker
    Producer
  • Marie Febres
    Producer
  • Lauren Bromfield
    Key Cast
    "Lana Philips"
  • Mitchell Greene
    Key Cast
    "Otis"
  • Jay Bogdanowitsch
    Key Cast
    "Patrick"
  • ML Fitzgibbon
    Key Cast
    "Janice"
  • Eymeric Chevalier
    Key Cast
    "Peter"
  • Megyn Lynne
    Key Cast
    "Molly"
  • Michelle Chagnon-Bryan
    Key Cast
    "Voice of Mrs. Philips"
  • Logan Walker
    Director of Photography
  • J.J. Smallz
    1st Assistant Director
  • Peder Trusiak
    Script Supervisor
  • Lamar Clark-Gainous
    Script Supervisor
  • Manny Plaza-Fernandez
    1st Assistant Camera
  • Krystal Alexandria
    1st Assistant Camera
  • Josh Wallace
    1st Assistant Camera
  • John VonMutius
    Gaffer
  • Camden Smith
    Key Grip
  • Mario 'Marty' Ramirez
    Sound Mixer
  • Logan Walker
    Editor
  • Camden Smith
    Post-Sound Mixing
    'You Are'
  • Derek Fleming
    Production Designer
  • Camila Lovardo
    Production Assistant
  • Jana Henry
    Makeup and Hairstyling
  • Marie Febres
    Stills Photographer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Comedy, Romance
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 1 second
  • Completion Date:
    December 4, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    1,250 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - The University of Tampa
Director Biography - Luke Dye

As a lifelong stutterer, director and University of Tampa student Luke Dye uses film to explore the unique ways that people communicate with one another. Since high school he has worked as a screenwriter for production companies across the country, including Unity Films and Alpha Dog Productions. A student at the University of Tampa in Tampa, Florida, Luke has directed eight short-films ranging from dark comedy to environmental documentary. In 2023, he became the first student to win Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival's Audience Choice Award for his short film "Admissions". Luke aims to continue developing his voice and sharing his perspective with people all over the world.

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Director Statement

I made Citrus Fever as a way to explore how I felt about my intense dedication to film. I have always been a hard-worker, but since I have started directing consistently I have fallen into a semi-obsession with the work. This stems from the fear that if I do not work hard enough, or if I take too long of a break, my opportunities will dissipate. I wish to no longer be driven by creative fear.

Grind Culture, or the belief that long, hard work is the only way to succeed, has affected the way that we interact with our friends and family. We are told that there is only one path to success, and we choose to follow it blindly. My film, Citrus Fever, investigates the cost of ambition and how important a work-life balance is. I hope that the film can inspire audiences to reevaluate their priorities in life.