🎬 Ever felt a movie hit you right in the feels? Swiss actor-director Vincent Perez knows that magic all too well. At the 2025 Golden Panda International Cultural Forum in Chengdu, he dove into how cinema can tear down walls and build bridges across cultures. 🌏
“From film stock to VR and AI, our tools evolve, but the heart of art never changes: emotion and communication,” Perez said. Film stock is the traditional celluloid reel that has captured stories for over a century, VR (virtual reality) drops you inside a 360° digital world, and AI (artificial intelligence) can help craft scenes or even write scripts. But whether you’re watching a classic black-and-white drama or a futuristic VR short, it all comes back to connecting hearts. ❤️
Perez, who’s long dreamed of exploring the Chinese mainland’s film scene, especially in vibrant Chengdu, urged everyone to become the directors of their own lives. He imagined a Chinese cinema that’s deeply rooted in local culture—think spicy Sichuan flavors and tea-house stories—yet resonates with audiences from Mumbai to Manila and beyond.
His message is clear for young creators: your stories matter. Whether you’re shooting with your phone in Jakarta, editing in Bangalore, or dreaming up a virtual short in Kuala Lumpur, the power of emotion is universal. So pick up that camera (or smartphone), press record, and let your story travel the world. 🎥✨
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