First and foremost, I could not have done any of this without the talented cast and crew who offered their valuable time.

After making my first short film, my goal was clear: keep it simple and make something fun. I tightened the script, kept the concept light, and approached the edit with more intention. I wanted to challenge myself technically and conceptually—without overcomplicating things. I just needed to see if what I pictured in my head could actually work on screen.

This time, we dialed it way back. My first short had a crew of twelve, which felt huge at the time. For this one, there were three of us—me included. Roger Lee, a longtime friend whose work I’d admired for years, came on as Director of Photography. He’d helped me color my first short and gave me an extra set of eyes in post, which showed me how similar our taste in film really was. This was also my second time working with Kang Kim, and by then we’d become good friends, so it felt natural to build on that collaboration.

I wanted this project to be a test—not just of myself, but of what we could do together. Filmmaking is built on trust, and the best advice I ever got was not to “network” for networking’s sake, but to find people who love this as much as you do and grow with them. That’s what I’ve always wanted: a small team I could work with consistently, no matter the size of the project.

The story itself is simple—a couple just trying to figure out what to eat. We shot it in my apartment and my cousin’s place, with every extra played by a family member. The budget was basically nonexistent compared to my first film, but that was the point. This wasn’t about perfection or expensive gear. It was about seeing if I could make a simple idea work.

Simple is never easy—it has to hold up on its own. There are no tricks to hide behind, no spectacle to distract. You just hope the audience turns their brain off for a moment and lets the story take them somewhere. If it works, they’ve experienced something real.

This short was light, relatable, and honest. I’m proud of what we pulled off with what we had.