‘This film is the first step in what will be a lifetime of healing and reflection due to my experience. I’m honored that I was given the opportunity to turn what was a traumatic period of my life into art that can be consumed by so many people. I’ve always loved writing, and getting my thoughts out onto a page just feels right for me. STARS was the experience of a lifetime for me to star in, write, and co direct. I’ve been thinking back a lot lately to the time of my life depicted in STARS, something I was scared to do until this year. I could never have imagined I would be where I am now as a teenager living in Queens. My circumstances have changed- but what I was able to take away from those experiences will stay with me forever, as well as the experience of creating this film. I’ve learned that life is what you make of it. Thank you for letting me share a piece of my story with you.’ – Jane Wilde
