Lily Luck

Lily Luck is about a thirty-something University professor who experiences an existential crisis, and  while searching for freedom from the dreadful mundane and aspiring to find a little bit of magic and a superior meaning in life, she finds herself on what looks like a dark path. This journey of self-discovery becomes equivalent to accepting and even pursuing chaos!  In order to find her true self, she may need to first destroy all the constructions in her life.   Will she find what she is looking for?

  • Charlie Hicks
    Director
  • Miruna Docairu
    Writer
  • Charlie Hicks
    Writer
  • Arleen Cuevas
    Producer
    A Silent Night, How to Disappear Completely, Nervous Translation, Independencia
  • Miruna Docairu
    Key Cast
    "Lily Luck"
  • Fraser Robinson
    Key Cast
    "Boyfriend"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    drama, fantasy
  • Runtime:
    28 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    August 14, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Netherlands
  • Country of Filming:
    Netherlands
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Charlie Hicks

Charlie Hicks was born and raised in a small town in Arizona, and has been living and working for the last 10 years in The Netherlands. Charlie has close to 30 years of experience working in radio and television broadcasting and has been teaching electronic media and media management for more than 15 years. While Charlie has worked primarily as on-air talent in radio and television over the years, he began writing, producing, shooting and editing short videos during the Covid-19 pandemic. This is his first short film.

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Director Statement

My intent with Lily Luck was to make a film that is both extremely relatable and far fetched. The theme of feeling trapped in an unfulfilling life is fairly universal, but the way Lily deals with the situation is very unique. I hope the audience finds themselves connecting with the characters and their actions while at the same time questioning the choices that are made and the reasoning behind them. This movie deals with the dangers of allowing yourself to fall into a rut and settling for less than what you deserve. I believe it’s important to take charge of your life and make changes before it’s too late and I hope Lily Luck can convey that message as well..