The Industry of Time
Short Film Series and Documentaries
The Industry of Time is an innovative film series about the Swiss watchmaking industry through captivating storytelling and advanced artificial intelligence (AI). The series merges the rich cultural heritage of Swiss folklore with the evocative power of AI-generated audiovisual narratives, weaving past and present, reality and magic, into a unique experience.
Series Overview and Episode Structure
Each episode focuses on a specific Swiss story, exploring its cultural roots and significance to local communities. The storytelling is enriched with interviews, on-location footage, archival materials, and AI-generated short-films.
The film can be presented either as a standalone piece or as an extended version featuring in-depth analysis, including interviews with locals from the region where the story originates, as well as insights from specialists.
Each episode focuses on a specific Swiss story, exploring its cultural roots and significance to local communities. The storytelling is enriched with interviews, on-location footage, archival materials, and AI-generated short-films.
The film can be presented either as a standalone piece or as an extended version featuring in-depth analysis, including interviews with locals from the region where the story originates, as well as insights from specialists.
The series will begin with the Daniel JeanRichard pilot episode, which establishes our methodology and quality standards.
The story of Daniel JeanRichard is somehow the origin story of the Swiss watchmaking myth. JeanRichard had a huge impact on what later became the Swiss watch industry, a contribution that is both foundational and transformative, yet surprisingly little known to the broader public. His pioneering role not only transformed the landscape of the "Montagnons", it allowed for the Swiss pioneering, communitary and hardworking spirit to find unique propulsion for centuries to come.
The story of Daniel JeanRichard is somehow the origin story of the Swiss watchmaking myth. JeanRichard had a huge impact on what later became the Swiss watch industry, a contribution that is both foundational and transformative, yet surprisingly little known to the broader public. His pioneering role not only transformed the landscape of the "Montagnons", it allowed for the Swiss pioneering, communitary and hardworking spirit to find unique propulsion for centuries to come.
The 2027 celebration of La Chaux-des-Fonds as the Swiss Cultural Capital, and the undisputed capital of watchmaking, presents a fantastic opportunity to launch the series in a setting rich with heritage and innovation. By broadcasting the series alongside open-air screenings and special presentations in collaboration with the event, we can create an immersive cultural experience that resonates with both local and international audiences.