Launch Fever is a dramatic short film inspired by true events.
When a highly anticipated mission for NASA and the Columbia STS-107 Crew takes a sharp turn, Chief Structural Engineer Rodney Rocha uses his intuition and scientific know-how to challenge NASA’s management, risking his credibility—fearing a greater loss.
Funded in part by:
Winner of Gold Telly Awards in People's Telly, Directing, and Narrative & Scripted
Winner of Best Direction at Wild Sound Film Festival
Nominated for Best Short Film at the 38th Annual Imagen Awards
Nominated for The Gotham x Jet Blue Short Film Showcase
Nominated for Best Social Change Film at USC First Look Film Festival
Official Selection at Les Utopiales Film Festival
Official Selection at Los Angeles International Short Film Festival
Official Selection at the Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival
Official Selection at Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival
Meet the Crew
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Sabrina Ehlert
Writer + Director
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Andrés Correa
Producer
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Ashley N. Flores
Producer
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Dr. José Morey
Executive Producer
Contact us!
launchfevershort@gmail.com