Anh Phi Trần directs film for Boiler Room and Absolut that captures Sài Gòn club raw energy
“Thế Giới” is a short documentary film commissioned by Boiler Room and Absolut channeling the maximalist raw energy of two queer collectives – Gái Nhảy x Bung Lon – accelerating club culture in Sài Gòn. Thís film captures the spirit of those collectives at the front of Vietnam’s new club wave, embodying a fearless chaotic and playful energy while redefining Vietnamese queer identity, bridging past and present.
Directed by Vietnamese French music producer and filmmaker Anh Phi Trần, a key figure in the local club scene, the film translates that unapologetic ethos with an immersive and deconstructed approach reflecting also the relentless rhythm of a city that is in constant motion.
Anh Phi Trần said: “This film is deeply personal and emotional to me—a reflection of the years I spent living in this city, reconnecting with my roots and pouring my heart into organizing raves and nurturing artists. It’s about the friends I’ve watched grow, find empowerment, and forge their own paths and unique sounds. Now behind the camera, it feels like full circle, proud of the new generation and being able to showcase them beyond our own borders”
Credits
Gái Nhảy: Vân Anh, Lưu Ly, Đỗ Đỗ, Toofsa, Khoaly Killah
Bung Lon: Donüt, Smoothie Boiz, Phát Paris, Kỳ Mỹ, Lil Toilet
Production: Booncha
Producer: Mike Phạm
Director Of Photography: Thịnh Phạm
Post-Production: Paume
Production Managers: Xa Đông Nghi, Trang Pizu
Executive Producer: Anh Phi Trần
Production Assistants: Hoàng Cheval, Văn Sĩ
Camera Operators (Documentary): Hanzo, Anh Phi Trần
Camera Operators (Broadcast): Đình Trung, Trung Tít, Lã Nguyễn Hoàng Việt, Lâm Lưu, Clio Marden, Anh Phi Trần
Focus Puller: Tây Lai
Gaffer: Phước Nguyễn
Soundman: Nhanh Trần
DIT: Quách Hải Thọ
Equipment: Cinespace
Flycam: Minh Nhí (Cinebird)
Props Team: Trịnh Trung Sứ
Stylist (Performance And Dancers): Miu
Location Manager: Trương Quang Huy
Transportation: Công Ty Trung Oanh
MC: Jack Nguyen
Drags: Genderfunk, Nicki Briona, Gigi, Dan
Dancers: Kim, Haki, Genbou, Kim, Linh, Zenky, Hoà Tủn, Thảo, Khang, High Head, Long Công Chúa
Live Visual Artists: Angelo, Kapu, Tín, Khánh
Choreography: Kim, Phát Paris
Event Mastering Engineer: Bui.Linh.Bui (Saigon Root Music)
Event Recording Engineer: Nemo, Thahhtrugg
Pole Dancer: Triệu Mỹ Xuân
Pole Rental: Bí
Fire Dancer: Nguyễn Tình
Photogrammetry Artist: Head Of Noodles
Photogrammetry Assistant: Vieeeeeen
Photogrammetry Studios: Êle Studio, Your Studio
Post-Producer: Paxie Hà
Editor: Anh Phi Trần
Additional Editors: Alexis Benot, Eugène Signoret
Assistant Editor: Dang Duy Nguyen
Colorist: Vinh Long Tran
Sound Design: Kitchenette, Zach Sch
Sound Mixing: Kitchenette
Boiler Room Creative Producer: Will Davenport
Boiler Room Executive Producer: Joe Walker
Title Designer: Wei Huang
Music Trailer: Fitnesss
Special Thanks: Racing Beer Club, Tuấn Anh, Tuấn Tobi, Nnice Karaoke, Cô Thanh, Hoàng Thị Coffee, Hoang Nam Viet, Iconoclast Berlin
Presented by: Absolut Vodka
