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10,000 Days of Chasing My Dreams. Live on YouTube. Link in Bio

As my international badminton career winds down. I look back and reflect on the 27 years of dream chasing both on and off the court. I wanted to share the challenges, triumphs, and relentless pursuit of my dreams. Because I know many of you out there are doing the same.

As an Asian American playing sports, never in a million years could I have imagined the experiences Badminton has given me. But the reality of it is, not all sports are created equal and we can only strive to push our sport above and beyond. I truly believe that the choice between passion and profession is not a binary decision and I am most proud of trailblazing a new path that allowed me to embrace both.

I share my story in hopes to inspire those of you who might be facing similar crossroads or challenges in life. Embrace the beauty in the struggle. Know that life is not always a straight line. And remember to lead with grace.

To everyone that has been part of my journey. This is for you.

Howard Shu OLY ‘16 ‘24

Directed & filmed by @lester.hung
Produced by @justchikku
Written by @shusonmyfeet, @justchikku, @lester.hung
Original Music by @rubenofficialmusic
Production: @playbook.creative

Some of our favourite stills from our most recent campaign with @wilsontennis @wilson

This campaign almost didn’t happen — expired driving licenses, visa issues, malfunctioning steamers, so many challenges that came along the way.

Grateful to the incredible team that brought it all together, overcoming the hurdles along the way.
We are so proud to be able to share the images that came out from this project.

Directed & Filmed: @lester.hung
Produced: @justchikku
Production: @playbook.creative
Location: @telvaalta

#tennis #tennisphotoshoot #wilsontennis #playbookcreative #tenniswithdylan

Some of our favourite stills from our most recent campaign with @wilsontennis @wilson

This campaign almost didn’t happen — expired driving licenses, visa issues, malfunctioning steamers, so many challenges that came along the way.

Grateful to the incredible team that brought it all together, overcoming the hurdles along the way.
We are so proud to be able to share the images that came out from this project.

Directed & Filmed: @lester.hung
Produced: @justchikku
Production: @playbook.creative
Location: @telvaalta

#tennis #tennisphotoshoot #wilsontennis #playbookcreative #tenniswithdylan

Some of our favourite stills from our most recent campaign with @wilsontennis @wilson

This campaign almost didn’t happen — expired driving licenses, visa issues, malfunctioning steamers, so many challenges that came along the way.

Grateful to the incredible team that brought it all together, overcoming the hurdles along the way.
We are so proud to be able to share the images that came out from this project.

Directed & Filmed: @lester.hung
Produced: @justchikku
Production: @playbook.creative
Location: @telvaalta

#tennis #tennisphotoshoot #wilsontennis #playbookcreative #tenniswithdylan

Some of our favourite stills from our most recent campaign with @wilsontennis @wilson

This campaign almost didn’t happen — expired driving licenses, visa issues, malfunctioning steamers, so many challenges that came along the way.

Grateful to the incredible team that brought it all together, overcoming the hurdles along the way.
We are so proud to be able to share the images that came out from this project.

Directed & Filmed: @lester.hung
Produced: @justchikku
Production: @playbook.creative
Location: @telvaalta

#tennis #tennisphotoshoot #wilsontennis #playbookcreative #tenniswithdylan

Some of our favourite stills from our most recent campaign with @wilsontennis @wilson

This campaign almost didn’t happen — expired driving licenses, visa issues, malfunctioning steamers, so many challenges that came along the way.

Grateful to the incredible team that brought it all together, overcoming the hurdles along the way.
We are so proud to be able to share the images that came out from this project.

Directed & Filmed: @lester.hung
Produced: @justchikku
Production: @playbook.creative
Location: @telvaalta

#tennis #tennisphotoshoot #wilsontennis #playbookcreative #tenniswithdylan

Some of our favourite stills from our most recent campaign with @wilsontennis @wilson

This campaign almost didn’t happen — expired driving licenses, visa issues, malfunctioning steamers, so many challenges that came along the way.

Grateful to the incredible team that brought it all together, overcoming the hurdles along the way.
We are so proud to be able to share the images that came out from this project.

Directed & Filmed: @lester.hung
Produced: @justchikku
Production: @playbook.creative
Location: @telvaalta

#tennis #tennisphotoshoot #wilsontennis #playbookcreative #tenniswithdylan

Some of our favourite stills from our most recent campaign with @wilsontennis @wilson

This campaign almost didn’t happen — expired driving licenses, visa issues, malfunctioning steamers, so many challenges that came along the way.

Grateful to the incredible team that brought it all together, overcoming the hurdles along the way.
We are so proud to be able to share the images that came out from this project.

Directed & Filmed: @lester.hung
Produced: @justchikku
Production: @playbook.creative
Location: @telvaalta

#tennis #tennisphotoshoot #wilsontennis #playbookcreative #tenniswithdylan

Some of our favourite stills from our most recent campaign with @wilsontennis @wilson

This campaign almost didn’t happen — expired driving licenses, visa issues, malfunctioning steamers, so many challenges that came along the way.

Grateful to the incredible team that brought it all together, overcoming the hurdles along the way.
We are so proud to be able to share the images that came out from this project.

Directed & Filmed: @lester.hung
Produced: @justchikku
Production: @playbook.creative
Location: @telvaalta

#tennis #tennisphotoshoot #wilsontennis #playbookcreative #tenniswithdylan

Some of our favourite stills from our most recent campaign with @wilsontennis @wilson

This campaign almost didn’t happen — expired driving licenses, visa issues, malfunctioning steamers, so many challenges that came along the way.

Grateful to the incredible team that brought it all together, overcoming the hurdles along the way.
We are so proud to be able to share the images that came out from this project.

Directed & Filmed: @lester.hung
Produced: @justchikku
Production: @playbook.creative
Location: @telvaalta

#tennis #tennisphotoshoot #wilsontennis #playbookcreative #tenniswithdylan

Some of our favourite stills from our most recent campaign with @wilsontennis @wilson

This campaign almost didn’t happen — expired driving licenses, visa issues, malfunctioning steamers, so many challenges that came along the way.

Grateful to the incredible team that brought it all together, overcoming the hurdles along the way.
We are so proud to be able to share the images that came out from this project.

Directed & Filmed: @lester.hung
Produced: @justchikku
Production: @playbook.creative
Location: @telvaalta

#tennis #tennisphotoshoot #wilsontennis #playbookcreative #tenniswithdylan

One of my most fulfilling projects to date – ‘Dear Tennis’.

Creating this film has helped me to reflect on my journey so far. Not only has it reminded me of my love for this sport, it’s also allowed me to appreciate all the
moments that have brought me to where I am today, both the good and the bad. To cherish those smaller, unassuming moments and to stay present.

Despite the unexpected turns in my journey, it has brought me more joy, inspiration
and fulfilment than I could have ever imagined. Everything happens for a reason.
Chase after your passions relentlessly.

Big shoutout to @playbook.creative, @lester.hung, and @justchikku for bringing this
vision to life and allowing me to share my story with the world. Check out the video in
4k on Youtube - link in bio. #DearTennis

Directed & Filmed: @lester.hung
Produced by: @justchikku
Production: @playbook.creative

#deartennis #filmmaking #tennis #tennisjourney #lacoste #wilson #asics #head #tennisplayer #tenniscoach #shortfilm #tennislove #tennislife #tennislifestyle

“The day you plant the seed is not the day you eat the fruit”

Nothing to do but chop wood and carry water – left the editing cave for a couple shoots, gym seshes, friends, and everything in between. We building this brick by BRICK 🧱 Week 2 DONE ✅✅

Some exciting projects and travel lined up in the next weeks ahead @playbook.creative Let’s keep it going, summermaxxing is just around the corner

AGTG

#filmmaking #cinematicvlog #davinciresolve

“The goal was never to make it easy. The goal was to make you ready.”

Filmed a short piece with @On Ambassador & middle distance runner @_lucyaustin a couple weeks ago.

A film about staying in it when it gets dark. About the pressure, doubt, discomfort and internal battles that come with chasing something you care deeply about

Everyone runs a race that’s unique to them. The challenge isn’t avoiding the weight of it all, but instead learning how to carry it

To run with endurance, and finish the race set before us.

#filmmaking #running #ON

Pedal to the metal, full steam ahead 💨💨

Been just over 2 months since officially going full time with filmmaking and creative production. So blessed to be able to pursue something I’m deeply passionate about 🙏

Mini vlogs coming out EVERY WEEK

Inspired by @jjmckz

#cinematicvlog #filmmakersworld #vlog #filmmaking

Above the Net is a curated series of creative portraits featuring designers, strategists, artists, and brand leaders who share a deep passion for tennis, padel, or pickleball.

From luxury to automotive, from visual culture to communication, we spotlight minds that live and think above the net — where athletic instinct meets creative vision.

Each story reveals a personal link to the court: a moment of play, a ritual, a mindset. Because for these voices, the game is more than a sport — it’s a space of inspiration, discipline, and cultural expression.

In this episode we’re glad to host @lester.hung , Filmmaker

#abovethenet #tennisculture #tennisvideo #wilsontennis #courtsidestate

Above the Net is a curated series of creative portraits featuring designers, strategists, artists, and brand leaders who share a deep passion for tennis, padel, or pickleball.

From luxury to automotive, from visual culture to communication, we spotlight minds that live and think above the net — where athletic instinct meets creative vision.

Each story reveals a personal link to the court: a moment of play, a ritual, a mindset. Because for these voices, the game is more than a sport — it’s a space of inspiration, discipline, and cultural expression.

In this episode we’re glad to host @lester.hung , Filmmaker

#abovethenet #tennisculture #tennisvideo #wilsontennis #courtsidestate

Above the Net is a curated series of creative portraits featuring designers, strategists, artists, and brand leaders who share a deep passion for tennis, padel, or pickleball.

From luxury to automotive, from visual culture to communication, we spotlight minds that live and think above the net — where athletic instinct meets creative vision.

Each story reveals a personal link to the court: a moment of play, a ritual, a mindset. Because for these voices, the game is more than a sport — it’s a space of inspiration, discipline, and cultural expression.

In this episode we’re glad to host @lester.hung , Filmmaker

#abovethenet #tennisculture #tennisvideo #wilsontennis #courtsidestate

Above the Net is a curated series of creative portraits featuring designers, strategists, artists, and brand leaders who share a deep passion for tennis, padel, or pickleball.

From luxury to automotive, from visual culture to communication, we spotlight minds that live and think above the net — where athletic instinct meets creative vision.

Each story reveals a personal link to the court: a moment of play, a ritual, a mindset. Because for these voices, the game is more than a sport — it’s a space of inspiration, discipline, and cultural expression.

In this episode we’re glad to host @lester.hung , Filmmaker

#abovethenet #tennisculture #tennisvideo #wilsontennis #courtsidestate

Above the Net is a curated series of creative portraits featuring designers, strategists, artists, and brand leaders who share a deep passion for tennis, padel, or pickleball.

From luxury to automotive, from visual culture to communication, we spotlight minds that live and think above the net — where athletic instinct meets creative vision.

Each story reveals a personal link to the court: a moment of play, a ritual, a mindset. Because for these voices, the game is more than a sport — it’s a space of inspiration, discipline, and cultural expression.

In this episode we’re glad to host @lester.hung , Filmmaker

#abovethenet #tennisculture #tennisvideo #wilsontennis #courtsidestate

Above the Net is a curated series of creative portraits featuring designers, strategists, artists, and brand leaders who share a deep passion for tennis, padel, or pickleball.

From luxury to automotive, from visual culture to communication, we spotlight minds that live and think above the net — where athletic instinct meets creative vision.

Each story reveals a personal link to the court: a moment of play, a ritual, a mindset. Because for these voices, the game is more than a sport — it’s a space of inspiration, discipline, and cultural expression.

In this episode we’re glad to host @lester.hung , Filmmaker

#abovethenet #tennisculture #tennisvideo #wilsontennis #courtsidestate

Above the Net is a curated series of creative portraits featuring designers, strategists, artists, and brand leaders who share a deep passion for tennis, padel, or pickleball.

From luxury to automotive, from visual culture to communication, we spotlight minds that live and think above the net — where athletic instinct meets creative vision.

Each story reveals a personal link to the court: a moment of play, a ritual, a mindset. Because for these voices, the game is more than a sport — it’s a space of inspiration, discipline, and cultural expression.

In this episode we’re glad to host @lester.hung , Filmmaker

#abovethenet #tennisculture #tennisvideo #wilsontennis #courtsidestate

Above the Net is a curated series of creative portraits featuring designers, strategists, artists, and brand leaders who share a deep passion for tennis, padel, or pickleball.

From luxury to automotive, from visual culture to communication, we spotlight minds that live and think above the net — where athletic instinct meets creative vision.

Each story reveals a personal link to the court: a moment of play, a ritual, a mindset. Because for these voices, the game is more than a sport — it’s a space of inspiration, discipline, and cultural expression.

In this episode we’re glad to host @lester.hung , Filmmaker

#abovethenet #tennisculture #tennisvideo #wilsontennis #courtsidestate

Above the Net is a curated series of creative portraits featuring designers, strategists, artists, and brand leaders who share a deep passion for tennis, padel, or pickleball.

From luxury to automotive, from visual culture to communication, we spotlight minds that live and think above the net — where athletic instinct meets creative vision.

Each story reveals a personal link to the court: a moment of play, a ritual, a mindset. Because for these voices, the game is more than a sport — it’s a space of inspiration, discipline, and cultural expression.

In this episode we’re glad to host @lester.hung , Filmmaker

#abovethenet #tennisculture #tennisvideo #wilsontennis #courtsidestate

Above the Net is a curated series of creative portraits featuring designers, strategists, artists, and brand leaders who share a deep passion for tennis, padel, or pickleball.

From luxury to automotive, from visual culture to communication, we spotlight minds that live and think above the net — where athletic instinct meets creative vision.

Each story reveals a personal link to the court: a moment of play, a ritual, a mindset. Because for these voices, the game is more than a sport — it’s a space of inspiration, discipline, and cultural expression.

In this episode we’re glad to host @lester.hung , Filmmaker

#abovethenet #tennisculture #tennisvideo #wilsontennis #courtsidestate

Above the Net is a curated series of creative portraits featuring designers, strategists, artists, and brand leaders who share a deep passion for tennis, padel, or pickleball.

From luxury to automotive, from visual culture to communication, we spotlight minds that live and think above the net — where athletic instinct meets creative vision.

Each story reveals a personal link to the court: a moment of play, a ritual, a mindset. Because for these voices, the game is more than a sport — it’s a space of inspiration, discipline, and cultural expression.

In this episode we’re glad to host @lester.hung , Filmmaker

#abovethenet #tennisculture #tennisvideo #wilsontennis #courtsidestate

Above the Net is a curated series of creative portraits featuring designers, strategists, artists, and brand leaders who share a deep passion for tennis, padel, or pickleball.

From luxury to automotive, from visual culture to communication, we spotlight minds that live and think above the net — where athletic instinct meets creative vision.

Each story reveals a personal link to the court: a moment of play, a ritual, a mindset. Because for these voices, the game is more than a sport — it’s a space of inspiration, discipline, and cultural expression.

In this episode we’re glad to host @lester.hung , Filmmaker

#abovethenet #tennisculture #tennisvideo #wilsontennis #courtsidestate

An evening walk with @katrieder

A spontaneous shoot, somewhere between rush hour and stillness. No set route, just chasing light as it faded through the city

Filmed by: @lester.hung @aa_captureco
Edit: @lester.hung

Sony FX3 & Ronin 4D

#filmmaking #cinematography #filmmakersworld #cinematicreels #london

Madrid 2026 🇪🇸

One of the craziest adventures from last year, Kazakhstan 🇰🇿

We travelled to Almaty not really knowing what to expect, and found a place that felt like a fairytale… a land of a thousand landscapes. Mountains, desert, city all within reach

We wanted to create something that captured the feeling of being there, not just what it looks like. And for us, @swissotelalatau became the window into it all

Directed and filmed by @lester.hung

And huge thanks to @nesterovofficial for making it happen

#kazakhstan
#almaty
#travel

in case you needed to hear this today: chase your dreams 🫶

#filmmaker #tennis #motivational

Press record 🔴

#filmmaking #travel #cinematography #ski