ELYSIAN continues to make waves in the world of fashion film. Following the success of ELYSIAN’s first behind-the-scenes documentary, which won Best Documentary at the 2023 New York City International Fashion Film Festival (NYCIFFF), the second behind-the-scenes documentary, featuring the 2024 CatWalk FurBaby fashion show, has been selected as an official entry for the 2025 NYCIFFF. ELYSIAN’s founder and publisher, Karen Floyd, serves as executive producer, with Dr. Christina Rahm, Clayton Thomas, and Dr. Kimberly Word as co-producers. This event will take place on September 17 at the iconic SoHo House in New York City, gathering an international community of filmmakers, designers, and visionaries. The second CatWalk FurBaby documentary also won the prestigious Âme de lumière (Soul of Light) award at the Sustainable Responsibility Gala during the 78th Cannes Film Festival earlier this year.
The New York City International Fashion Film Festival is widely recognized as a leading platform for fashion and visual storytelling. This annual multi-sensory experience showcases the finest fashion films, music videos, experimental films, student projects, and fashion documentaries from around the globe. By blending the worlds of fashion and film, NYCIFFF provides an inclusive space where emerging talent can flourish alongside internationally celebrated creatives. Over the years, the festival has featured work from luxury powerhouses including Prada, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli, and Ferragamo, solidifying its position as a premier stage for artistic innovation.
ELYSIAN’s first behind-the-scenes documentary captured audiences with its intimate glimpse into the creation of a landmark fashion event. Following that success, the second documentary now brings viewers behind the scenes of the 2024 CatWalk FurBaby fashion show, highlighting the collaboration, creativity, and philanthropy that define ELYSIAN’s work. The film celebrates the dedication of designers, models, judges, and charitable organizations, weaving together fashion, storytelling, and social impact.
The festival’s curatorial team recognized the new documentary not only for its artistry but also for its role in championing the next generation of fashion storytellers. In a time when the digital era is transforming creative expression, the film exemplifies how narrative, aesthetics, and purpose can intersect to inspire audiences worldwide.
NYCIFFF continues to embrace the possibilities of fashion in the digital age, exploring innovative avenues such as the Metaverse, which expands access and equity for young designers across the globe. By fostering connections between a global audience and the future of fashion, the festival serves as a springboard for emerging talent to push the boundaries of visual storytelling. ELYSIAN’s selection demonstrates the brand’s ongoing influence, bridging the worlds of high fashion, documentary filmmaking, and creative innovation.
The 2025 edition of NYCIFFF promises a curated celebration of visual artistry and fashion-forward storytelling, with screenings, discussions, and networking opportunities designed to amplify both established and emerging voices. ELYSIAN’s second documentary, with its return to the festival, will once again captivate audiences with its blend of elegance, insight, and behind-the-scenes revelation, showcasing why fashion is not only worn but experienced, felt, and immortalized on film.
As the festival approaches, anticipation builds for September 17, when New York City’s creative community will gather at SoHo House to celebrate the transformative power of fashion film and honor the visionary stories shaping the industry.