Category: 2025 WSXA Paris

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Original Film Title: Gods

Director’s Name: Florian Romuald Cioffi

Writer’s Name: Florian Romuald Cioffi

Producer: Florian Romuald Cioffi

Country of Origin: France

Country of Filming: France

Language: English

Runtime: 3 minutes 11 seconds

Film Description:

A man chosen by the gods goes through life in search of answers and immortality.

Original Film Title: PARIS, GRASSLAND

Director’s Name: Gerhan GE

Writer’s Name: Gerhan GE

Producer: Manley Hua

Country of Origin: China

Country of Filming: China

Language: Chinese, Mongolian

Runtime: 8 minutes 45 seconds

Film Description:

This is an unconventional music video (MUSIC VIDEO) inspired by the album What a Wild Ride by the band WildRide. By deconstructing several tracks from the album, rearranging audio layers, and incorporating new samples, the film creates a unique soundtrack that conveys the album’s core concept. Through a narrative-driven short story, the film transforms the album’s themes into a vivid visual experience.

The film is directed by GERHAN, an ethnic minority artist from China, specifically of Mongolian descent. Together with the band members, who are also from minority backgrounds, GERHAN uses modern visuals and music to reflect on the struggles faced by their cultures. In a world where minority cultures are increasingly commercialized, this film becomes not just a visual representation of music but also a profound exploration of cultural identity, internal conflict, and existential reflection.

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Original Film Title: District 8

Director’s Name: Andrey Kovalev

Writer’s Name: Andrey Kovalev

Producer: Andrey Kovalev

Country of Origin: United Arab Emirates

Country of Filming: United Arab Emirates

Language: English

Runtime: 2 minutes 13 seconds

Film Description:

Our creative idea centered around a main character and her group of friends who, from early morning until late at night, discover all the different ways this gastronomic space fits into their lives. Each moment reveals a new reason to spend time there, showcasing the versatility and appeal of the venue.

The core concept of the film is to keep the viewer engaged through dynamic editing, distinctive cinematography, and a striking contrast between the styles of the different venues. Through this, we show that District 8 is truly a home for every kind of gastronomic experience — whether it’s grabbing a morning coffee with friends or throwing an all-out celebration in the evening.

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Original Film Title: One

Director’s Name: Brice Blanloeil

Writer’s Name: Brice Blanloeil

Producer: Moonflake

Country of Origin: United States

Country of Filming: United States

Language: English

Runtime: 3 minutes 9 seconds

Film Description:

“One” is a music video by JSWISS that immerses us in the sweltering summer nights of Harlem.