Good deeds are everywhere in the world, but how do we “turn good deeds into good stories? On this autumn afternoon, still lingering with the heat of summer, the director Kurt Lu returned to his alma mater, National Sun Yat-sen University, for the second cultural innovation lecture organized by the Institute of Social Innovation. He shared his creative insights and how he brings his imaginative ideas to life. Director Lu’s speaking style was engaging and approachable. He presented three of his films, sparking the interactions with students through Q&A session, which conveyed the director’s beliefs and values behind his creative process which amidst a cheerful and humorous atmosphere.

The first film “The Next Decade” which confronted the issue of 22k salary that had plagued Taiwanese for a long time, prompting students to reconsider what truly matters: It turned out to be the 22,000 days counting down in our lifetime! As more than 20,000 days pass by, how can we live without regrets? Where may we be in the next decade?  Director Lu’s probing questions instantly resonated with the audience, evoking emotions, and reflections.

The subsequent films are, “Sky Chapter: How is the Sky Over There?” and “Delta 50^th Anniversary ‘SKY’,” directly drove the attention to the dire situation of environmental pollution, deeply impacting the students present. The pain of losing loved ones and the nomadic lifestyle that was influenced by the harsh environment underscored the importance of the air we breathe. Given that the air is invisible, the speed of improving air pollution never seems to be fast enough. Not until the moment we lost our loved one awakening us to realize that humanity and nature are not competitors but interdependent.

By intertwining core with real- life examples and creative approach, Director Lu demonstrated perfectly how good deeds can be turn into a good story. While a good story can reach more people. It helps to spread good deeds even farther. Resource also could be directed toward advocating values through utilizing resources skillfully, mobilizing the voice of people in power, and invoking the call of ideal values. Director Lu’s creative journey contained observations of life and slight attention to the surroundings, extracting these nutrients, and gently deliver the messages he wishes to convey to the world we live in.