Starlight || A Short Film by Shuang Hu

Hi Pandies.
You are about to watch a side of my film making you haven’t seen before. It’s not the usual comedy skit that’s designed to make you laugh, in fact this may bring out the opposite affect. ‘Starlight’ will make you wonder about love, when someone falls in love, and what happens when someone is not allowed to love.
When I wrote Starlight, I was curious about relationships in my industry; the entertainment industry. I was astonished by the ones that worked. Puzzled by the ones that failed. And saddened with the ones that could have been. It made me wonder what kind of sacrifices one must make in order to find everlasting love in this industry. For it was hard to make relationships work in the real world, it surely must be almost impossible for them to work in my world. Because people have options, and are often faced with the question of ‘Am I satisfied?’. Which leads others to wonder ‘Am I enough?’.
And thus ‘Starlight’ was born.
Meet Jin. He’s an aspiring K-pop star. He’s not meant to fall in love. But he does. With Angel.
At different times in my career, I have walked in the footsteps of both Jin and Angel. And in the process of writing this story, I developed an understanding and empathy for each of them, resulting in the altruistic ending that I often wish could have played out in my own life. Had I known a little more, lived a little more, and loved a little more.
I chose to use a k-drama infused music video style of storytelling because at the time, I was heavily influenced by Netflix’s ‘Start Up’ and Taylor Swift’s short film/music video to her 10 minute song ‘All Too Well’. I thought this was a beautiful way to tell a hard breaking story. And sometimes we need a bit of sugar to surrender to the bitter.
The song you hear in this film is called ‘Million Worlds Apart’ by Megan Lee, and it’s an original piece she wrote for this short film. This film would not have been possible without her.
Starlight is for searchers, lovers and dreamers. If you’re like me, and a little bit jaded, I encourage you to open your heart to questions, curiosity and faith. In love. And in yourself.
Please enjoy Starlight.
Full Credit List (From the bottom of my heart, thank you for each and every one of you)
Angel: Shuang Hu @theoneshu
Jin: Peter Adrian Sadarso @petersadrian
Mr.Kim: Justus Pyo @justuspyo
Composer: Chris Carlone @carlonecmusic
Vocals: Megan Lee @hellomeganlee
“Million Worlds Apart” by Megan Lee
“Like Me” by AJ Rafael
Director: Shuang Hu @theoneshu
Co-Director/Producer: Alan “AIRBENDER” Dang @anngdang
1st AD: Patricia Esguerra @pattie_melt
2nd AD: Theone Ly @theonetly
DP: Jucel Andrin @jucelandrin_
1st AC: Luman Kim @lu8life
2nd AC: Kai Goh @kaivertigoh
Concert Day 2nd AC: Richard Song @ricchshotit
Gaffer: Arjay Ancheta @jay_cine
Key Grip: Brandon Garman @dirtcityrebel
G&E Swing: Brendan Yoo @_brendan.yoo_
G&E Swing 2: Samuel Ramirez Jr @f1ash4life
G&E Swing 3: Christian Kim @christian_kiim
G&E Swing 4: Manny Tovar @manny_onthebeat08
G&E package by Foxtrout Studios @namkapow
Art Dept/Prop Master: Isaac Burt @isaacjburt
Sound Mixer/Boom Op: Glenn Clark @theglennclark
Concert Sound Mixer/Boom Op: Chris Han @capitan_han
Hair & Make-Up: Meredith Lim @mer_limmua
Wardrobe/Styling: Amanda Tran @amandatranrocks @atranprojects
PA: Illiana Cusack-Mercedez @Iliana.cm_
BTS Video: Sun Kim @candyeditsinc
BTS Photo: Yuna Jo @yunajo
Concert Day BTS Photo: Evan Anonas @evwrldwide
Concert Day BTS Video: John Tieng @johntieng
Editors: Alan “AIRBENDER” Dang @anngdang
Shuang Hu @theoneshu
VFX: Candy Edits @candyeditsinc
Graphic Designer: Amy Hoang @mxngotography
Principal Photography Extras:
Isabella Shee @isabelleshee
Kaitleen Shee @kaitleenshee
Ian Tamayo @_iantamayo
Concert Extras:
Brandon Soohoo
Amy Lew
Steven Ho
Terrance Chan
Selicia Hou
Luke Kim
Ari Killian
Kit Dezolt
Teemo Chan
Dave Alsoe
Job Young Woo
Joseph Le
Duy Nguyễn
Kiana Baylor
Tracy Cervantes
Alan Peralta
Hunter Ly
Jazmin Clarito
Angela Pariera
David Pariera
Special Thanks to:
Juan Martinez Rivero
@official.ghost9
@alchemistcoffeeproject
@twigzzpasadena
@hopeuclosangeles
Don Barro @DonsizzleSarah Tang @tangelato
John Kim @hellojohnkim
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[@TheOneShu]

Thank you all for the kind and supportive comments, means the world to me ❤

[@undeny960]

Np,ur the greatest ✨

[@YourRoyalHighness88]

To be fair and honest, your film was disappointing.

[@YourRoyalHighness88]

They're not supporting you, look at the response and views.

[@mizuki6757]

@@YourRoyalHighness88 u not liking it is okay. Your choice. There are alot of people who liked this. It's okay to put a review on how u felt , but to belittle the efforts put on this is quite unfair . U don't need to run through comment section replying to each comment that the film is bad, cause no one asked u . Please be polite unless u are doing this purposefully.

[@mizuki6757]

U have done good work shu Keep going , best wishes ❤️

[@MyWayWendy]

They're great in the relationship because both people care enough about the other person to find a way to make it work..

[@loriemrozinski9176]

The acting was honestly perfect I loved it

[@justbecause9747]

Wow. The visual storytelling is so beautiful that the dialogue feels extra. Made me teary! Thank you for sharing your talent with the world! Keep up the amazing work! Can’t wait to see you conquer Hollywood!!!

[@Dreamlife04]

It was very close to world class kdrama.. congratulations 👍🏻👍🏻

[@devasenabts1655]

Shuuuuuu! Your acting skills omg. You just made my day you are amazing. I fell in love with you seriously 😭💜

[@Hiiya]

🎉I CANT WAIT!!!🎉 this is going to be EPICCC! ❤

[@naharparvin5722]

Love it omg 🥰🥰🥰 You made my day ♡ Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@marose_09]

When they say art isnt just on paper,they mean this.

[@ablixsilver6169]

Can’t wait!! This will be amazing!

[@Laura-xz9zi]

So sweet. So beautiful. So touching. So skillful. So wonderful. I love this

[@kaitereoratcliffe2857]

I just want to say how proud of shu i am this is amazing the acting the camera work truly beautiful talent ❤️☺️

[@lollipopgkids9210]

You are the perfect actor, it was beautiful ❤❤❤ I literally almost cried at one point, wait I actually did cry, it was wonderful😊

[@NatalieJones-lk6lk]

This is amazing and i absolutely loved it. The acting was amazing.

[@ella162]

Cant Wait. Its like 1 min to go😂😊

[@bhavyabisht4622]

Oh my god Why was this so freaking beautiful and yet so heartbreaking😭😭😭😭😭 I am literally crying rn There are not many words to describe how beautiful this video was Shu I am so proud of you Keep up this amazing work

[@sp8602]

he is so much qhandsome compared to her beauty

[@trinity3937]

OMG I loved this much u should make more like this also u r a very good actress 😁

[@deepikamukherjee2147]

Such a lovely story 🥺🥺🥺😘😘😘😘both of u....acting skill are 👌👌👌👌👌very nice

[@shuzhou7500]

I love this film.You are so talented❤

[@floppydiskdisk]

Absolutely love your acting and emotional range

[@ItsTigz_Edits]

OMG who just loves it!! 👇👇

[@rosemondakakpo9074]

This was so amazing , I'm crying so much .I love it more please

[@j.carlosramirezsanchez16]

Hfuggjfkx♥️💋🫂🤦

[@avvychyshy1622]

❤️ this short film.. keep it up..??? Huge fan of u from Alan's video&clip..

[@amithavengara7431]

Loved it girl . But i feel to cry now😭

[@angibenji4895]

Just AMAZING 🤩😘

[@CHIL_SHIL]

Waiting for premier...💕

[@rajivramnauth6191]

I love it 😍😍

[@Star_game746]

Loved it Shu you r the best

[@anielbhaga]

Amazing cinematography and acting 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@babita7001]

Perfact 💟♾️

[@pranusparadise4057]

I really love the short film I almost got tears ❤❤

[@BTRLoveAngel]

THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@hankayandimulia6692]

i always like shu shorts n stories.... all success for u Shu... Gambate ne....😘😘😘

[@GloriaYang724]

This makes me so emotional!!

[@solidadybo]

Love this, love is about understanding.

[@j.carlosramirezsanchez16]

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[@_ArchanaDaimary-8.]

Though this was just an short film, I felt full.🤧 Nd both the songs are just perfect Oml i lovedd it! why am i only seeing this short film after 7fukin months 😭

[@allparalikar4610]

It's a nice thumbnail like a Kdrama must be nice It's really good for a short film!!

[@Walaakongcrush]

Wow awesome!😊

[@hafsazaneer3721]

This is so good.I am sad that I didnt get to watch it the moment in got released

[@jsy5574]

Wow super SHU and this video will make my day

[@Bangtanforever-bc5xp]

Wow. Your a good actor. I loved the music at the end.

[@YourRoyalHighness88]

This film is going to make my day for sure, it must be a love story.😍

[@YourRoyalHighness88]

You don't have to give a love for my comment, I'll give you the actual comments and review after watching it.

[@YourRoyalHighness88]

My comment don't deserve a love 👻 from you, and your film don't deserve a 🚫 ⭐ for my rating.

[@YourRoyalHighness88]

I'm the first to support the film and I regretted it.

[@jaguar0189]

I bet you with your KZbin videos, make one short story like this. With an actor and actress. They are still new, and this is the first time they doing it. Yes you can review, but if you review using a negative comment. Better don't. If you want to be reviewer, go give something positive comments that will help them to improve. Just my opinion, keyboard warrior ...

[@YourRoyalHighness88]

It's not her alone, she's working with some professional on this film and even so it's wasn't worth watching, poor directing and poor acting.

[@user-tz9bd8wl4h]

love it so much

[@chhoti2167]

Wonderful 🎉💜

[@just_passing_by_love2098]

Wohhh😲😲😲 This was so good

[@devikalawati2994]

I loved your all the vedios so much Shu.❤❤❤😇💚💙

[@maryfletcher2361]

So beautiful

[@sgibgd6623]

SOO NICE 😳

[@parkvenyito6020]

Good work i like it alot . I wish you two be in a real relationship 😊😊😍

[@undeny960]

Your so talented and beautiful. You've made my day literally 😊

[@YourRoyalHighness88]

It was so disappointing and frustrating.

[@undeny960]

@@YourRoyalHighness88 Well I loved it

[@nozie528]

The voice is amazing and you're acting skills are incredible

[@fietsbel4530]

I love it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ can you make please more🙃

[@rcb2418]

Oh my gosh this is so beautiful. 😭😭😭😭😭 Great job on your new short film. Congrats to everyone involved in the making, singing and acting process. You are all very talented. I really enjoyed it and was hooked on it.

[@YourRoyalHighness88]

Try to be honest and more professional with your comments,.

[@YourRoyalHighness88]

The film was so disappointing.

[@rcb2418]

@@YourRoyalHighness88 Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. We don't all like the same things which is why there are different genres in movies. If we all liked the same things this world would be a boring place.

[@YourRoyalHighness88]

@@rcb2418 My opinion is most of the people's opinions.

[@YourRoyalHighness88]

So you mean to say you're making a false comments.

[@Star_game746]

You made my day

[@tasmimasharkar3137]

Wow 😲😳😲😳. I just. Love. It this. is. Amazing. Video 👍👍👍👍👍😘😘😘😘🤘🤘🤘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@fluffiezjr1908]

Awesome video. Where can I get copies of the music? Can't seem to find it anywhere

[@Emma_7111]

Loved it 😁

[@just_passing_by_love2098]

Wow this was sooo good 😭😭😭

[@YourRoyalHighness88]

Maybe you mean the opposite.

[@dmiceffmore9839]

Starlight I love it

[@rumanaiqbal6822]

They will make a beatyfull coupl❤🥰😊

[@alexanderlopez1548]

So so nice!! My best friend Peter 💙💙💙

[@j.carlosramirezsanchez16]

Jfjfkfm🤦

[@Jessi-ca]

I Love it

[@OO1partTV]

👏👏👏

[@davidpenn9396]

Wow! you made a movie Shu

[@jyotrimallick543]

Awesome

[@malacgomba]

Love VIDEOS❤🎉

[@christineusigbe]

I love this movie so much that I watched it twice and I am going to watch it again and again and again and again I also want to show my cousin and I almost cried I suggest that you make another movie like this

[@prarthanasbenny2013]

wonderful film

[@Sammatha02]

i love k-dramas and u looks so beatiful it that lipstick❤

[@Senu_emily]

Coungrtalations ♥️🌍

[@tiktokvideos-gq8gt]

I love it

[@Nella_roxy14]

❤❤❤

[@vidissaseth5024]

👏👏

[@hyunjinsrightthigh]

I’m so excitedddd love u Shu ❤

[@jslikeadonut]

Helloooooo, I love watching your videos, they bring me up when I feel upset or angry. You slayed this film and ur acting is so amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have one question. How did you write this film and how did you make it come to reality? I have a dream of becoming a J-drama or K-drama actress and I would love to do more acting and be in a short film or create my own like you! So I would like to know how you made it come to reality because its really awesome and I love it 💜

[@TheOneShu]

AWW THANK YOU - it was with the help of a lot of friends!!!! I wrote it and then got notes from friends and the producer and then wrote more versions. You can start with acting classes and trying to meet director and producer friends who can help make this happen for you!

[@jslikeadonut]

Thank you shu!! 🙏

[@rukaiyarozy5536]

amazing video keep shine mine starlight

[@subhankarpatra5227]

Grate job👍👏☺️👌

[@mahlakokekana2974]

This is called love

[@PDRK.FERDINAND]

Looking for more Short films 🎥🎬👀

[@see_joonarmy]

If I'm not wrong, I think it's BTS that appear on the phone of this beautiful drama that he did, this beautiful and beautiful lady 🥰🙏🙏🇰🇷

[@fredranger7385]

Brilliant writing, acting, cinematography, music, editing. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@YourRoyalHighness88]

It was not a successful.

[@kuraci.agresor]

It is very sad😭🥺

[@anestbubble22]

You are so talented!!!! Pls JYP YG every ent of acting modeling take her. You are me FAVORITE KZbinR!!! Can you reply?? I love u

[@TheOneShu]

Aww thank you K-LOVE!!! That means the world to me

[@kamitani2893]

Wait that guy 😳 Isn't he The blue Ranger from Power Rangers Ninja Steel I have been thinking were did i saw this guy T__T

[@watermelonsugarrr]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@maxhernandez6638]

😮

[@mightyobserver12]

Have shorts for this

[@syedamadiha6776]

Firstly when i saw him i was like isn't he preston from power rangers super ninja steel the Blue Ranger

[@daisygamer4658]

Nice 👍

[@Emma_7111]

10/10

[@suncrumbs]

[@user-sx4ye3id2t]

You ❤ love ❤ him ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@biyafaisal23]

It must be a good video I know it must make my day😍💖

[@sangalapravalika9920]

Ok 🤗😱😱🤝👏👏🙌🙌❤️❤️

[@KorrieandAmanda35]

This is a love story for sure,and tomorrow is my birthday!❤

[@YourRoyalHighness88]

Happy birthday.

[@KorrieandAmanda35]

Thank you

[@YourRoyalHighness88]

The film is your birthday present, try to enjoy watching it.

[@undeny960]

Happy birthday 🎉

[@m.asmina1171]

this is gonna be EPIC

[@TalaLuna18]

where can we get the full song?

[@Diamondgalaxy-yl8ge]

I'm so excited

[@lolHyperactive]

nice.

[@Loyal288]

I crieed