“Take It or Leave It” by Ying Yee Wong

I was deeply honored to be featured in Yingyee's project for her Journalism Master's Degree thesis. This video truthfully delves into my financial and emotional struggles with balancing ballet and skating classes, essentially unraveling all my life's challenges in just 17 minutes!
I had never participated in any form of filming before, and the experience of creating this documentary was truly fascinating. The documentary captures my life and thought processes at that time, and I anticipate it will be intriguing to reflect on in the future. During the interview process, I also sensed the genuine care and attention from my family, mentors, and friends.
In my daily life, discussing my issues directly can be challenging, but this documentary provided me with an opportunity to learn more about myself and to contemplate the delicate balance between my passions and reality. Speaking openly about the challenges I face was undoubtedly revealing, and I hope that everyone who watches it will be supportive after hearing my life story!
It took an entire semester to film, and I'm thrilled to see it all come together! My heartfelt kudos to everyone involved in its creation. Thank you for watching, and I sincerely hope you enjoy this documentary. 😊
Credits:
Yingyee Wong (Editor)
Tsz Yau Iris, Chow
Ching Ban Barry, Chow
Nicolas, Martin Federico
Catrina, Choate-Heretoiu
Catherine, Gilbert
Jaila, Burton
Sedriks, Baiba
Max, Liu
Hayley, Glore