Shooting on a movie set...

Despite the fact that I was more or less prepared for anything, I definitely didn’t see this coming  that I’d end up shooting on a movie set for three weeks. Three extremely demanding, yet even more enjoyable weeks. Time flies when you’re having fun or when you don’t even have the space to notice it passing. But let’s not rush ahead. First and foremost, I’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who was part of this exceptional journey from day one until the very last second.
To Nico — the man behind the vision — a great entrepreneur, but an even greater human being, thank you for the opportunity. To Trevor and Michael — the director and director of photography — thank you for allowing me to move so freely, but even more for letting me witness how two brilliant artists collaborate so seamlessly toward a single goal. A special thanks as well to all the talent — Dreamie, Tia, Rena, Pu, Gio — for their openness and kindness. And of course to every member of the lighting and camera crew, the stylists, makeup artists, the art team, catering, and last but not least, everyone at Fat Mango Studio.

15 days. 4 venues.

In such a short time, I experienced what felt like a full immersion into Thai culture working in a mostly Thai environment, shooting a story around Muay Thai, and slowly understanding the local mindset. A mindset that focuses on continuity rather than resolution. On resilience, how life keeps testing you, trying to break you down again and again, and how rising above those moments is what ultimately strengthens you.

JAI SU — fighting spirit.

It almost feels ironic how I ended up working on a film with this title. And yet, when I think about the past few years of my life, it couldn’t be more aligned. It’s a reminder to celebrate victories but never get too comfortable. To keep moving forward. To keep fighting for the same dream I set for myself two years ago. I have to admit, I surprised myself on the very first day. I wasn’t nervous at all. If anything, I felt a strong desire to act, to experience, to be fully present. And that feeling stayed with me throughout. The first week was an emotional rollercoaster. Long days leaving in the morning, returning early the next morning yet every day brought a new environment, a new emotional weight shaped by the characters and the story. By the second week, the change of location made it sink in one week had already passed. The tone shifted. The scenes became more dynamic, more intense. That was the moment I truly felt the narrative building it started to feel like a real film. From slower, intimate moments, it transitioned into large-scale scenes with dozens of extras, almost like a real fight event. At times, I had to remind myself this is staged because it felt so real. As the third week began, there was a strange duality. On one hand, I felt a quiet sadness knowing it was the final stretch. On the other, a deep sense of gratitude for having experienced all of it. Because when one door closes, another always opens.

So for now it’s a wrap.Until next time.

Because I know this won’t be the last time I find myself on a movie set.