Beyond film festivals: The untold story of Wulongkou

Beyond the short video section of the Beijing International Film Festival, Wulongkou in Jiyuan offers a different kind of story.

Monkeys leap through the mountains while visitors raise their phones to capture the moment. What was once a simple trip now becomes something to share and express.

For creators, this is more than just scenery — it's a place where stories begin. Local creator Kuang Zhenjing grew up in these mountains, with three generations of his family devoted to wildlife protection. Through his lens, these everyday moments are now reaching a wider audience.

Short videos are changing how we experience the world. Sometimes, all it takes is a single moment — for a place to become a story.