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Shadow Singer

A boy with a music dream graduates from college and moves to a different city, where he becomes an Uber driver. With his people-pleaser personality, he works hard to make ends meet, but never gives up on his passion for composing songs in his car. Along the way, he meets various passengers who inspire, challenge, or frustrate him. His life takes a dramatic turn when he picks up a suicidal girl, who makes him question his own choices and values. Through their unlikely connection, he not only helps her find a reason to live, but also completes his own song and achieves his redemption.

  • YIJIAN JIANG
    Director
  • XINGRUN WU
    Producer
  • KAIZHONG LUO
    Key Cast
  • YANRONG CHE
    Key Cast
  • YIJIAN JIANG
    Writer
  • XINGRUN WU
    Writer
  • YUJIE LUO
    1st AD
  • YUJIE LUO
    Cinematography
  • WENJIE WAN
    Cinematography
  • YUJIE LUO
    Sound
  • HAIJI XIAO
    Sound
  • YUJIE LUO
    Editor
  • YIJIAN JIANG
    Editor
  • YANRONG CHE
    Art
  • HAIJI XIAO
    Gaffer
  • JINGCHAO ZHOU
    Assistant Editor
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    衣櫃歌手
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes 36 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 31, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Macao
  • Country of Filming:
    China, Macao
  • Language:
    Mandarin Chinese, Yue Chinese (Cantonese), Mandarin Chinese, Yue Chinese (Cantonese), Mandarin Chinese, Yue Chinese (Cantonese)
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Macau University of Science and Technology
Director Biography - YIJIAN JIANG

YIJIAN JIANG is a passionate and talented filmmaker who is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Film & TV Production at Macau University of Science and Technology. He has written and directed several independent short films that showcase his unique vision and style, such as “Shadow Singer” and “Flying in the Grey”. He also contributed to the documentary “Arcade Dreamer”, which received a Special Mention Laurel at the 1 World Student Film Festival. His short film “Shadow Singer” was selected for the Short Way International Short Film Festival, and his other work “Flying in the Grey” won the Best Picture award at the second “Backflow” Film Screening Exhibition. He has also won several prizes for his creative work, including the 1st prize in "Finding the Story of the Travessa, Beco and Patio” organized by the Macau Government Tourism Office, and the third prize in the 2022 Short Film Award organized by DSEC, Macau SAR Government. He is always eager to learn new skills and explore new stories through his films.

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Director Statement

Hobbies and dreams are common topics of conversation. How many people abandon their aspirations and how many have to make compromises on their journey to becoming who they want to be? Regardless of whether one achieves their desired lifestyle or not, the effort and emotion invested in the process must leave a lasting impression.