There comes a moment when every production seems to have reached the finish line.

The edit is complete, the color grading is approved, the film is exported, and you can finally say, “We’re done.”

In reality, that’s exactly when a new phase begins.

For a short film, the journey after production is just as crucial as the one leading up to the first take. Festivals, screenings, distribution, and new platforms become part of the film’s life. It’s the moment when a story ceases to belong solely to those who created it and begins to connect with its audience.

With Mille Ponti, we experienced this journey in a particularly intense way. A project born from the idea of telling a love story between Venice and its bridges, but also of addressing a broader theme: that of accessibility and disability within a relationship.

A personal story in a universal city

Venice is a city full of contradictions.

It is one of the most frequently depicted places in the world, yet also one of the most complex to navigate on a daily basis. Its beauty stems precisely from its unique layout: narrow streets, bridges, and paths that constantly shift one’s perspective.

For Mille Ponti, we chose to start precisely with this element.

The story of Chiara and Tommaso unfolds in a city that can be romantic and enchanting, yet at the same time can become a real challenge for those who move differently.

The theme of disability is not portrayed as a narrative limitation, but as part of the characters’ lives. The focus of the story is not what is missing, but everything that a relationship manages to build.

Making a film also means choosing a point of view

When addressing social issues, the greatest risk is telling the story from a single perspective.

With Mille Ponti, we sought to avoid a narrative based on rhetoric. The goal was to create a film that was, above all, human: a story of people, emotions, and everyday life.

The production team worked closely with the director to maintain this balance, crafting a story that addresses inclusion without turning it into a didactic message.

For us, cinema works when it leaves the audience with a question, not when it offers a ready-made answer.

From the Set to the Big Screen: The Festival Journey

After production, the film began its journey through the film festival circuit.

One of the most important moments was its participation in the 81st Venice International Film Festival, a particularly significant milestone for a film that originated right here in the Venice area.

The journey then continued with the presentation of the project to the Senate of the Republic, where Mille Ponti became an opportunity for discussion on the themes of inclusion and accessibility, thanks in part to the interest and support of Hon. Valentina Grippo.

These are all different moments, but they share one thing in common: the film leaves the set and begins to spark conversations.

Distribution: The Film’s Second Journey

One of the most interesting aspects of short films is that there is no single way to reach an audience.

In recent years, the world of distribution has changed significantly. Festivals remain a vital venue for networking and recognition, but new digital platforms are creating different opportunities to bring short films to an ever-wider audience.

That’s why we’re particularly excited about the release of Mille Ponti on WeShort, a platform dedicated to high-quality short films.

After its run at festivals and institutions, the film thus begins a new phase: that of daily engagement with the audience.

Because a short film doesn’t live only in the moment it’s screened in a theater. It lives every time someone watches it, interprets it, and takes something of the story with them.

What We Take Home

Mille Ponti has reminded us of a simple truth: producing a film means much more than just creating images.

It means crafting a point of view and finding the right way to convey it to people.

From Venice’s bridges to the big screen, from institutions to digital platforms, this short film’s journey has been, above all, a journey through different places and people.

And perhaps that is precisely why we continue to make films: because some stories need time, space, and new encounters before they have truly come to an end.