🗼🇯🇵 東京ではとても孤独を感じました。みんな働きすぎで……たくさん泣きました。Another tourist asked me on my last day, "Did you find what you were looking for here?" I burst into tears. 😭🥺 My third solo trip to Tokyo one year after I fell in love with the city didn't slap like the first time. I celebrated my birthday here with a fried chicken from 7-11. I met beautiful people, cute dogs. I even walked a dog for an hour. I ritualistically walked the empty streets from dusk to dawn. Even though I indulged in amazing food, I still felt a piercing sadness. Tokyo only amplified my NYC solitude and legitimized my feelings of isolation. I felt at home: I brushed arms with mentally heavy, overworked souls glazed with regret, misery, and irreparable sorrow. Tokyo I love you. Even though you make me cry so much. I'll be back in a few months (for egg sandwiches and Famichiki)🗼
Here’s the IG version! Higher quality version on YouTube (first link in my bio)
On My Way is a cinematic short film set in New York City, following two individuals navigating the chaos of their daily commute to meet for a photoshoot. Along the way, unexpected obstacles force them to adapt, reflecting the unpredictability of city life.
This film is a personal reflection of my journey as a photographer in NYC- capturing the spontaneity of shoots, blurred priorities, and the reality of creating in a fast-paced environment. Inspired by Perfect Days, Black Mirror, and Love, Death & Robots, it explores modern communication, social media, and how our generation defines urgency and connection.
Shot with LUMIX, this project proves that powerful storytelling can come from a compact system. The LUMIX S9 played a key role in bringing this vision to life.
Director: @g.romeee
Co-Producers: @g.romeee & @onlykenonlyken
Director of Photography: @g.romeee
Assistant Director/Script Supervisor: @jasminehope.nyc
Actress (Claire): @dessadelfin
Actor (Ryan): @mrkingofthacastle
Production Assistants: @winterlyn.grace@july.gutierrez1@vanitypit
BTS photographer/videographer: @vanitypit
Drone Operator: @justinoppus
Post Production Editor: @g.romeee
Post Production Consultants: @selfservepeck@offtrailvisuals@_blueshiftmedia
Project powered by @lumix
Special thanks to those who contributed to this project as part of the LUMIX Creator Grant Challenge!
LUMIX Gear Used:
LUMIX S9 (A, B & BTS)
S Series 18mm f1.8
S Series 24-60mm f2.8
S Series 50mm f1.8
S Series 85mm f1.8
S Pro 70-200mm f4
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First full day of filming the short film! Since this is my very first film, I’ve learned a lot acting as a Director, DoP, Cam Op, and working collaboratively with the whole team.
After being selected as a LUMIX Creator Grant winner, my team and I are officially in production on our short film. These behind-the-scenes moments capture the process of turning an idea into reality. Stay tuned to see how the story comes together.
Video edited by @onlykenonlyken
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The work begins!
After being selected as a LUMIX Creator Grant winner, my team and I are officially in production on our short film. These behind-the-scenes moments capture the process of turning an idea into reality. Stay tuned to see how the story comes together.
Video edited by @onlykenonlyken
#LUMIXCreatorGrant #whereLUMIXgoes #nyc #locationscouting #LUMIX short film lumix s9 filmmaking filmmaker
