The Burning Night
燃夜
HONG KONG | CHINA | 2025 | Drama | 20min
Director: Demon Wong
Screenwriter: Demon Wong, White Yip
Producer: Lee Wong
Cinematographer: Sunlusky
Editor: Junfan Wei
Art Director: Chuan Chao
Sound: Xueying Bai
Music: Zhi16
Starring:Xuan Chao
导演:王煜
编剧:王煜,叶史昭
制片:王利
摄影指导:刘陆录
剪辑:魏君帆
美术指导:赵川
声音:白雪滢
音乐:Zhi16
主演:赵玄
Synopsis
Speeding through the late-night streets of Guangzhou in 2008, teenagers vented their frustration with the external world. The troubles they caused unexpectedly dissipated amidst the bright fireworks welcoming the Olympics, and the fervour inspired by the nationwide celebration.
Festival&Award

2024 Beijing International Short Film Festival
- Official Selection

2024 Golden Horse Awards

2024 Nowness
- Official Selection

2025 Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival
- Official Selection
Director's Note
Mixed with young memories and experiences, we hope to return to the streets of Guangzhou, China in 2008 with you. It is about the confrontation of collective individuals in the context of the big era, as well as the group catharsis, loneliness and helplessness of individuals. The young, marginalized boys try to gain recognition and attention through external catharsis. And their madness is wrapped up in the larger violence and the unknown spectacle to come. In the end, they still cannot find an exit but enter a greater emptiness as fireworks are lit and blossomed repeatedly. Everyone's madness, anger, and hopelessness dissipated in the big-time celebration with the bright fireworks.

Demon Wong
Demon Wong is an independent director with years of experience in creative work and production. He has served numerous domestic and international brands. His bold use of color and strong personal style in his work have made him a favorite among young audiences. The Burning Night, his debut narrative short film, was nominated for Best Narrative Short at the Golden Horse Awards and selected for the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival.