Tourism films Official competition
Venice: A City of Dreams
Director
YICHONG (SHAWN) XIAO
Year
2025
Country
Australia
Producer
ZENGMIAN CAI
Producer company
XY CREATIVE PTY LYD
Client
Independent / Self-initiated project
Synopsis
Venice — a city of water, light, and endless dreams. This film is a cinematic memory of a journey to Venice in November 2023. Among all the places visited in Italy, Venice left the most lasting impression. Through revisited footage, the film recalls joyful moments along the canals and captures the lingering feeling of a dream too beautiful to end.
Objectives
The film aims to transform Venice from a familiar destination into an emotional cinematic experience. By focusing on mood, rhythm, and visual storytelling, it seeks to inspire curiosity, wonder, and a deeper appreciation of the city’s cultural beauty and timeless identity.
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