Aēsop & Jeremy Joo - Lending Light (2024)
Digital / 2:1 / 5 Minutes / 5.1 Sound
— Doc Short —
Note from Director Gennelle Ada Cruz:
‘Lending Light’ is a short film that delves into Jeremy Joo's woodworking artistry, creating wooden lamps for his DesignTO 2024 installation. Each detail holds significance, reflecting both intentionality and purpose. The film interweaves voice notes from mentors in Jeremy’s life, highlighting anecdotes of light in their lives and the subsequent impact it has. This film was created in the spirit of sharing and amplifying each other's light.
Shot in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
DIRECTOR: Gennelle Ada Cruz
FEATURING: Jeremy Joo (JDH Projects)
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: James Arthurs
PRODUCTION COMPANY: Kid. Studio
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Vince Tran
GAFFER: Stuart Croll
1st AC: Calvin D’Souza
SWING: Royce Flores & Jeff Velasco
MUSICAL SCORE: MONEYPHONE
MOTION GRAPHICS: Marvin Lau
VOICEOVERS: Grace Auh, Sean Oh, Mikey Kim,
Margaux Zanetti, Mariko Tajiri , & Diego Valotti
TRANSLATION: Jay Bevilacqua Kawauchi,
Jacob Barnett, Maria Giglia
SPECIAL THANKS: Grace Auh, Steve Tong, Vincent Tran,
Glen McCammon, Adam Leger,
David May, Enoch Ncube, Annabelle & Genny Cruz