Kylie Shea’s “The Light We Carry” Premieres with Harlowe, Honoring Legacy and Lineage

In her sophomore directorial film, Shea blends memory, movement, and shadow in a cinematic tribute to her ballet mentor.

Acclaimed dancer and storyteller Kylie Shea has partnered with Harlowe, the premium lighting brand for filmmakers and photographers, to unveil a cinematic exploration of light, legacy, and identity. The film, which marks Kylie’s second commercial film, is a deeply personal meditation on the light we carry, and the light we shine on others.

Written, produced, directed, and performed by Shea, the film pays tribute to her beloved ballet mentor, whose guidance shaped not only her craft, but her concept of self. Through movement, shadow, and a tender narrative arc, the film redefines what it means to be a ballerina, honoring the tradition while exploring personal expression.

“I wanted to explore the nuanced space between discipline and discovery, legacy and reinvention,” said Kylie Shea. “This film is about becoming. How we align with our truest selves by embracing both our shadow and our light.”

As the protagonist, Shea delivers a powerful, intimate performance, navigating the emotional terrain of honoring the past while forging her own artistic identity. In collaboration with Harlowe, the lighting in the film serves as a character, an emotional language that shapes each scene and moment of revelation. Filmed with support from BlackMagic Design and Fiori Couture “The Light We Carry” pays homage to heritage and innovation, and the courage to step into one’s own light.  The film’s score was created by musician and composer Blake Lee (Lana Del Rey) with cinematography by DP Aislyn Murray.

“Kylie’s vision speaks to every creator who’s ever stood in the tension between legacy and becoming,” noted Kiran Karnani, CMO of Harlowe. “Through the integrity of rebellion and exploration of what could be, Kylie’s extrapolates new definitions of artistic expression, serving as a guiding light for the next generation of artists.”

Shea’s “The Light We Carry” marks the first story in an installment of visual expressions exploring student/teacher roles and the interpretations which inspire the next generation of artists. 

The film is available for view now on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@KylieSheaXO/videos and at https://www.harlowe.com

About Kylie Shea
A classically trained ballerina, photographer and director, Kylie Shea has built a career at the intersection of movement and storytelling. Her work spans stage, screen, and digital platforms, always returning to the question: what does it mean to express truth and personal alignment through art?

About Harlowe
Harlowe designs emotionally resonant lighting for creators, artists, and storytellers. With a commitment to form, function, and feeling, Harlowe’s tools empower artists to shape not just light, but the stories it helps tell.

Kiran Karnani
Harlowe
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Kylie Shea’s “The Light We Carry”