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Jason Kwan 'Deja Vu' by Darius Shu

Rob Ulitski - 1st Mar 2024

Darius Shu directs a vibrant promo for rising pop star Jason Kwan, reflecting the mood of excitement in his track Deja Vu.

In the song Kwan captures the adventures of his first loves, queer awakenings, and secret summer romances, at a time in his life where his sexuality had to be hidden and explored only in the late nights and early mornings of Hong Kong. 

The video reflects that feeling, paying homage in its cinematography to the work of Hong Kong director Wong Kar Wai and his Australian DoP Christopher Doyle. Taking on both the director and DoP roles, Shu's eye for composition and colour shine through, capturing the dreamlike quality of the locations in a bold, vibrant way. 

Playing out in a quick-cut montage of dynamic vignettes, it's a fast-moving visual packed full of stylish art direction and standout performance moments. 

Rob Ulitski - 1st Mar 2024

Tags

  • New Director
  • Performance
  • Narrative
  • Art Direction
  • Wong Kar Wai
  • Nostalgia
  • City Pop

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Credits

Production/Creative

Director
Darius Shu
Producer
Darius Shu
Producer
Jason Kwan
Production Company
Silverprince Pictures
Executive Producer
Jason Kwan

Camera

Director of Photography
Darius Shu

Lighting/Grip

Gaffer
Stanislaw Proszowski

Wardrobe

Stylist
Dodo Potato
Stylist
Jason Kwan
Stylist
Mahatma Khandi
Hair & Make-up
Yong-Chin Breslin

Editorial

Editor
Darius Shu

Grading

Colour Producer
Franky Chadwick
Colourist
Alex O'Brien
Colour grade company
Okay Studio

Misc

DoP's representation
Wizzo

Rob Ulitski - 1st Mar 2024

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