MUSE Gold

2025

Ordinary Heroes in Harm's Way

Entrant

Xusong Zheng

Category

Video - Documentary

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

In August 2022, a raging wildfire engulfed Jinyun Mountain in Beibei, Chongqing, China, uniting an entire city in a heroic fight for survival. While firefighters battled towering flames and motorcycle brigades delivered critical supplies, a quieter but equally powerful story unfolded at the mountain’s base. Ordinary residents, armed with fire extinguishers, ventured into the smoldering forest to stamp out lingering sparks, protecting their homes and community from rekindled threats. This gripping documentary captures the raw courage, unity, and resilience of a city standing together against nature’s fury, spotlighting the unsung heroes who fought to reclaim their mountain.It’s said that human strength cannot yet match natural disasters, but the fearless make a better future possible.

Credits

Director/Chongqing Scavenger Culture Media Co., Ltd.
Xusong Zheng
Producer
Chu Wang, Aihui Dong
Executive Producer
Zhiqiang Xu
Art Consultant
Madi Ju
Cinematographer
Xusong Zheng, Chaoyi Nie, Xiaobo Liang, Qilong Hong
Editor
Jingjing Lan, Su Luo
Vision Designer
Chunyu Chan
Poster Desinger
Zhengbin Liu, Yuting Tong
Chongqing Bilan PhotoGear Co., Ltd.
Equipment Supply
Special Thanks
Shuang Xie, Yuanjun Liu, Yonghong Che
Lead Awards Advisor
Aihui Dong
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