PROGRAM

• Japan Cultural Expo Special Program
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Japan Cultural Expo Special Program

• Splendor

  TAKAYAMA Joe / Japan / Experimental / 2018 / 3:17

  “Splendor” is an algorithmic computer animation piece that features geometrical patterns found in Japanese traditional crafts such as Kiriko (Japanese cut glass) and Kumiko (Japanese wooden lattice work). This work specifically used a technique called L-system to simulate a growth of the patterns.

  

  Director profile

  

  Born in 1976. Joe Takayama is an associate professor of Musashino Art University in Tokyo, Japan. After finishing his Ph.D. at Graduate School of Design at Kyushu University, he moved to the U.S. as a visiting scholar on the University of Texas at Dallas. Following his return to Japan, he has been in his current position.

• Future is MINE – AINU MY VOICE –

  Daichi Tomida / Japan / Non Fiction / 2020 / 19:32

  Portrays the growth of a woman who carves out her future through the journey. The traveler is Rie Kayano of Ainu. Born in Ainu with a mission, she visits a Native American tribe, Seminole, which builds its own culture. She tries to find a path she should take and move forward.

  

  Director profile

  

  Born in 1993.
  After graduating from the Faculty of Economics, Kyoto University, he joined a production company.
  After being a production manager of commercials, music videos, etc., he joined 3Minute Inc.
  He is a screenwriter and director of the Web Short Content Series for major enterprises in online advertising video production.

• NEW YORK RHAPSODY

  Salvatore D’Alia / USA / Experimental / 2019 / 13:47

  On the notes of George Gershwin’s immortal “Rhapsody in Blue,” New York City wakes up and and begins the daily cycle of life, dreams, and their inevitable intersections. We follow three creatives as they hustle and fight against and within the rhythm of the city to chase their artistic visions.
  Most say about New York: “You love it or you hate it!” It’s a city of contrast — of black and white — but many often miss its countless shades of gray.

  

  Director profile

  

  Italian born and raised, moved to NYC in 2010 after graduating at the Academy of Cinema and TV of Milan. Sal started his career as a freelance director, producer, camera operator and editor. He has worked for many Fortune 500 companies and networks like Marriott, Sony, Citroen, Unilever, Nike, Food Network, Glamour, GQ, NY Giants, Bravo, Warner Sound and artists such as　Madonna, Ed Sheeran, Blake Shelton, Jon Bon Jovi and　many others …
  Sal is a pioneer of the original content for web, his work can be quantified with more than 100 million views on YouTube　spreading from music to　sports and art.　Since 2016 Sal is a Sony Alpha ambassador and one of the founding　members of the Alpha Collective.

• born,bone,boon.

  Gori / Japan / Comedy / 2016 / 25:00

  A dysfunctional family reunites for the traditional “bone washing ceremony” on Aguni Island. The family face themselves and are able to begin the healing process.

  

  Director profile

  Born in Okinawa, Gori studied film & theater in the film department of the Nihon University College of Arts. He is a very popular comedian as well as an actor and director. He has directed the feature film “A Fool in the Southern Islands (Minami no shima no Humurin)” and 9 other films.