Xjauria

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  Xjauria by Ercole Zaccaria

Inspiration

The project draws inspiration from Fellini’s magical realism, where dreamlike elements blend seamlessly with everyday life. This aesthetic became the foundation for a surreal yet emotionally grounded narrative.

What it does

The film follows a single character in a continuous one-shot sequence, drifting upward and flying into the sky. The journey transforms danger into liberation, turning a moment of escape into a poetic, weightless experience.

How we built it

Midjourney for creating the visual concepts and environments Kling for animating the character and crafting the flowing, dreamlike movement The goal was to merge realism and fantasy while maintaining a consistent emotional tone.

Challenges we ran into

The main challenge was preserving character consistency and stylistic coherence throughout the different scenes, especially within a continuous movement.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Winner at the NYC GenArt Hackathon — Hailuo, Oink (Best Narrative)

What we learned

The project explores the idea of a liberating release in moments of danger, showing how rising above a situation can become both symbolic and transformative.

What's next for Xjauria

comedic skatches in the same style

Built With

• kling
• midjourney