No More Sad Songs

A Vietnamese rising pop star and her diva mother prepare for the big show while navigating their relationship.

Written & Directed by Trace Le

Director of Photography: Nathan Presley

Starring Kayli Tran & Cat Ly

Casting by Tanya Giang, CSA

Official Selection:

Viet Film Festival 2024

Hobnobben Festival 2024

Boston Asian American Festival 2024

Indie Memphis 2024

San Diego Asian Film Festival 2024

American Cinematheque Women Wednesday Shorts 2025

Full Credits: 

With Sam Fragoso, Halfway Crooks Entertainment

Producers: Nick Richey, Sunday Lane

EP: C.Y. Lee, Sunday Lane

1st AD: Nick Richey, Sunday Lane

A/C: Matt Miller

Grip: Zach Garcia

Gaffer / Cam Op: Shan Sliljestrand

Sound Mixer/ Boom: Mike Faner

Boom Op: Nathan Duthoy

Production Designer: Liza Nelson Jennings

Costume Designer: Haley Roemen

Hair & Makeup: Aya Sato

Editor: Hunter Brothers

Music: Ariel Loh, TRACE

Sound Design: Julie Diaz, Unbridled Sound

Crew / PA: Kate Rentz

BTS: Tristan Rowlan, Zach Mann

Filmed in Los Angeles, CA at The Lodgeroom in Highland Park