True Reflection

Inspired by the Asian Immigrant Experience and Michelle
Yeoh’s rise to notoriety in the western world, this film explores
the concept of fame, stardom and most importantly one’s
heritage and identity.
The film shines light through the costumes, on when one
attempts to strips themselves of their heritage and tries to
assimilate into the boarder unfamiliar western world, always
ends in confusion, self doubt and feelings of dysphoria. It is
only when one embraces and celebrate their own background
and customs, individual not only honour their true selves but
also find the path to genuine achievement and fulfilment.

  • Xinglai Leonardo Chen
    Director
  • Xinglai Leonardo Chen
    Writer
  • Aybram Josef Malouf
    Producer
  • Enrico Andanar Yu
    Producer
  • Xinglai Leonardo Chen
    Producer
  • Gemma Chua-Tran
    Key Cast
    Heartbreak High, Diary of Uber Driver, Back of the Net, Mustangs FC
  • Hannah Wu
    Sound Design
  • Xinglai Leonardo Chen
    Costume
  • Tina Hong
    Styling
  • Aybram Josef Malouf
    Editing
  • Enrico Andanar Yu
    Editing
  • Aybram Josef Malouf
    Cinematography
  • Enrico Andanar Yu
    Cinematography
  • Oliver Bailey
    Lighting
    Westgarth
  • Amelia Huang
    Location Managing
  • Tammie Wong
    Location Managing
  • Tina Hong
    Hair & Make-up
  • Amelia Huang
    Hair & Make-up
  • Tammie Wong
    Hair & Make-up
  • Gemma Chua-Tran
    Hair & Make-up
    Heartbreak High, Diary of Uber Driver, Back of the Net, Mustangs FC
  • Caelan Bailey O'Shannessy
    On Set Assistant
  • Alex Fredriksson
    On Set Photography
  • Edan Strachan
    Graphics
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student, Other
  • Genres:
    Fashion, Oriental, Asian Experince, Coming of Age, Culture
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    October 29, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    2,200 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    35mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Director - Xinglai Leonardo Chen