Venice: A City of Dreams

Director: YICHONG (SHAWN) XIAO

Producer: ZENGMIAN CAI

Producer Company: XY CREATIVE PTY LYD

Agency:

Client: Independent / Self-initiated project

Country: Australia

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.