Experiences to InspireCindia Luest
WRITER & PRODUCER
SELECTED FILM & AUDIOVISUAL WORK
Documentary · Animation · Art Film · Cultural Storytelling
Selected work by writer and producer Cindia Luest, spanning animation, documentary, art film and digital storytelling, alongside her current series, The Art of Connection.
Filmography
1 The Art of Connection — Pilot Episode
2025 | 11 min | Hybrid Documentary Series Pilot / Proof of Concept
Writer & Producer: Cindia Luest
Director / Production Services: Raba Art
An independently produced proof of concept combining scripted animated storytelling with unscripted culinary documentary and conversation.
The project has since entered a new development phase, with its format and visual language being further developed for the series.
In development. Available for private viewing upon request.
2 Escape the Ordinary — Short Animation & Introduction to the World of The Spice Temple
2025 | 2 min 45 sec | Animated Short Film
Writer, Producer & Narrator: Cindia Luest
Co-producer: Ziden Ramage
Collaboration: Oxford University Internship Programme
An animated introduction to the world of The Spice Temple, combining narrative and visual storytelling.
Premiered as part of a cultural storytelling event at The Dolder Grand, Zurich.
Available for private viewing upon request.
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3 Inspired by Nature — A Sensory Storytelling Evening at The Dolder Grand
2025 | 2 min | Event Film / Short Documentary
Writer & Producer: Cindia Luest
Director / Production Services: Raba Art
A short observational film capturing moments from an immersive storytelling evening at The Dolder Grand, Zurich, bringing together art, gastronomy, nature and narrative.
WATCH FILM → Inspired by Nature – Event Film at The Dolder Grand
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4 The Art of Storytelling
2024 | 10 min | Art Film / Mixed-Media Short
Writer, Producer & Narrator: Cindia Luest
Co-producer: Jemima Chen
Collaboration: Oxford University Internship Programme
A narrative journey through a selection of artworks, combining moving image, narration, text and subtle animation to explore the stories and ideas behind the works.
Premiered and presented at a wise.art event in Davos during World Economic Forum week.
Available for private viewing upon request.
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5 Positivity – A Short Art Film
2024 | 1 min | Digital Art Film / CGI Animation
Writer & Producer: Cindia Luest
Animation / Production: Gianfranco Bianchi
A digital art film exploring positivity and resilience through an original poem and computer-generated visual transformations. Broken forms are suspended and transformed through movement and light, turning imperfection into possibility.
The work draws inspiration from art, music, poetry and gastronomy, exploring how we find meaning and beauty in imperfection.
Available for private viewing upon request.
6 An Introduction to Oxford Entrepreneurs Network (OxEN)
2021 | 3 min | Documentary / Institutional Short
Writer, Producer & Narrator: Cindia Luest
Co-producer: Flora Skivington
Combining footage of the University of Oxford with interviews with entrepreneurs, brought together through an original narrative.
Produced for Meeting Minds Global, an international University of Oxford event, 14 April 2021.
WATCH FILM (from minute 17:41) →An Introduction to Oxford Entrepreneurs Network (OxEN)
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7 Xindia Introduces The Spice Temple
2019 | 1 min 25 sec | Animated Short Film
Writer & Producer: Cindia Luest
Co-production: Xavatar
An animated digital avatar of the author introduces the world of The Spice Temple.
WATCH FILM → Xindia – An Introduction to The Spice Temple
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8 One Failed Note
2018 | 2 min 30 sec | Short Film / Performance Film
Writer, Producer & Narrator: Cindia Luest
Co-producer: Alexander van Breda
Featuring: Cindia Luest and pianist Sabestrien Depuis
A short narrative and musical film combining spoken-word storytelling with piano performance.
WATCH FILM → One Failed Note – Reading
Currently in Development
9 The Art of Connection*
A Storytelling & Culinary Documentary Series
Creator, Writer & Producer: Cindia Luest
Developed in Central Switzerland | International focus
Inspired by the literary world of The Spice Temple – The Journey Begins, The Art of Connection brings together cinematic storytelling, gastronomy, culture and conversation. Each episode moves between scripted animated storytelling, culinary documentary and unscripted conversation, bringing together Swiss and international contributors to explore how stories, food and culture can create connection.
Beyond the screen, online challenges and in-person gatherings invite audiences to participate, continue the conversation and become part of a wider community.
The series also creates a space where the world meets at the table. Switzerland has long been a meeting place for people, cultures and ideas, and having a place at the table remains one of our oldest and most powerful expressions of connection.
The series is currently in professional development, with work underway on building the production team, financing, partnerships and international distribution.
VIEW SERIES OVERVIEW → The Art of Connection Overview
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Contact
Cindia Luest
Writer & Producer
Spice Journeys GmbH
cindia.luest@spicejourneys.com
Cindia Luest is a writer and producer working across documentary, animation, art film and cultural storytelling.
Her audiovisual work combines narrative, culture, gastronomy and human connection and has been presented at cultural and institutional events in Switzerland and internationally.
She is currently developing The Art of Connection, a series based in Central Switzerland with an international focus, while working on Book 2 of The Spice Temple series.
