Mourning Doves
Mourning Doves is a music video proudly made in Taiwan in the summer of 2025. It Features music writer and performer My Friend Sunny and dancer Lory Kuo.
Concept
Mourning Doves is about the misalignment of two spirits, the inability to be present on the same plane as other people because of the distractions of the city life. It explores a sad part of what it means to be part of modern society,
I wanted to shoot in a super-wide, cinemascope format because it amplifies the sense of scale and exaggerates the composition in a way that immediately feels cinematic. The stretched frame invites the viewer to immerse themselves more deeply, almost as if they are stepping into a world designed with intention and grandeur. For this project, we used the Blackmagic Pocket Camera, which brought an additional layer of character to the images. Its texture and tonality added a subtle, almost nostalgic patina—a vintage quality that softened the digital sharpness and gave the footage a timeless look.
Overall, the experience was incredibly rewarding. Working closely with singers and dancers created a dynamic exchange where their movements inspired new visual ideas, and in turn, the camera found new ways to interpret and enhance their expression. This kind of collaboration always opens doors to experimentation—whether through unexpected camera angles, fluid tracking shots, or simply lingering on a detail that captures an emotion. It is in these moments of cooperation and discovery that the act of filming becomes more than just documentation; it transforms into a dialogue between performance and image, a shared exploration of how meaning can be conveyed visually.
We are all guilty of “getting stuck in circles with no change of thought,” often without even realizing it. The human mind gravitates toward patterns it already knows, clinging to the comfort of repetition and routine because they feel safe and familiar. This creates what can be called a mental bubble, a space where our habits, beliefs, and perspectives are reinforced again and again until they feel like unshakable truths. Within this bubble, there is little room for disruption, for the spark of curiosity that might challenge us to think differently or act in new ways. Yet, while this comfort zone provides stability, it also quietly limits our growth, keeping us trapped in cycles that may not truly serve us. To step outside of it requires courage—to embrace discomfort, to question long-held assumptions, and to deliberately seek out perspectives or experiences that stretch us beyond what we already know. Change rarely comes from the familiar; it is born in the space where we dare to break the circle, even if only for a moment, and allow ourselves to imagine and live differently.
