Guest in Focus: Michiyo YAMASHITA

©Michiyo YAMASHITA [日本語版は下にあります] Kintsugi steht für die traditionelle japanische Kunst der Reparatur von Keramiken, die sich im 16. Jahrhundert entwickelt hat. Zerbrochene Schalen und Behältnisse werden wieder zusammengesetzt und die Bruchstellen golden verziert. Dadurch entsteht ein neues, einzigartiges Design. Die Künstlerin Michiyo YAMASHITA gibt Ihnen im Kintsugi-Workshop einen Einblick in dieses faszinierende Kunsthandwerk. Anschließend können … Continue reading Guest in Focus: Michiyo YAMASHITA

Guest in Focus: Christina Plaka & Katharina SATO

(Von links nach rechts: Christina Plaka und Katharina Sato ©Christina Plaka) [日本語版は下にあります] Mangazeichnen ist nicht nur in Japan ein beliebtes Hobby. Wie aber lässt sich diese Leidenschaft zum Beruf machen? Wie läuft die Zusammenarbeit mit einem Verlag ab und wie funktioniert Self-Publishing? Und kann man tatsächlich vom Zeichnen leben? Christina Plaka und Katharina SATO geben … Continue reading Guest in Focus: Christina Plaka & Katharina SATO

Guest in Focus: Paula NISHIKAWARA

[For the English version, please see below.] Paula NISHIKAWARA erschafft mit echten Fischen, Washi-Papier und Wasserfarben präzise grafische Abbilder, die durch ihre farbenfrohe Ausdruckskraft begeistern. In den Gyotaku-Workshops des 22. Nippon Connection Filmfestivals für Kinder und Erwachsene bekommen Sie einen Einblick in diese Kunst und können unter Anleitung eigene Drucke erstellen. Beim Festival können Paula … Continue reading Guest in Focus: Paula NISHIKAWARA

Guest in Focus: Yu Hsin CHIUEH

In the 2021 edition of the Nippon Connection Film Festival's NIPPON VISIONS section, we are presenting Yu Hsin CHIUEHs short film PROJECT TANUKI as part of our JVTA Meets PIA Film Festival: Shorts program. Born in 1995 in the U.S.A., Chiueh came to Japan from Taiwan in 2018 and began shooting self-produced films. She currently … Continue reading Guest in Focus: Yu Hsin CHIUEH

Nippon Connection 2021- The Daily Highlights (June 2nd)

We hope you all tuned in last night for this year's Opening Ceremony! The digital events continue today with both cultural events and several film talks with some of our featured directors! Events/Workshops: Japanese Cinema- A Book Presentation from Kayo Adachi-Rabe In this free presentation, the author will discuss the history and milestones of Japanese … Continue reading Nippon Connection 2021- The Daily Highlights (June 2nd)

Guest in Focus: Junta Yamaguchi

In the 2021 edition of the Nippon Connection Film Festival's NIPPON VISIONS section, we are presenting Junta YAMAGUCHIs feature film BEYOND THE INFINITE TWO MINUTES. Junta YAMAGUCHI, born in Osaka Prefecture in 1987, studied Management at Kindai University. Since 2005, he has been part of the theater group EUROPE KIKAKU from Kyoto and works as … Continue reading Guest in Focus: Junta Yamaguchi

Guest in Focus: Koji HIJIKATA

In the 2021 edition of the Nippon Connection Film Festival's NIPPON DOCS section, we are presenting Koji HIJIKATAs documentary film SAYONARA TV. Koji HIJIKATA was born in Gifu Prefecture in 1976. After graduating in English literature at Sophia University in Tokyo, he has been working as a producer at the news channel Tokai TV since … Continue reading Guest in Focus: Koji HIJIKATA

Guest in Focus: Lunch Bee House

In the 2021 edition of the Nippon Connection Film Festival's NIPPON DOCS section, we are presenting Laura Liverani (right) and Neo SORA's (middle) documentary film AINU NENO AN AINU as a world premiere. Directors Laura Liverani (Japan/Italy), Neo SORA (Japan/USA), and producer Valý Þórsteinsdóttir (Iceland) (left) form the creative collective Lunch Bee House, named in … Continue reading Guest in Focus: Lunch Bee House

Guest in Focus: Soshi MATSUMOTO

In the 2021 edition of the Nippon Connection Film Festival's NIPPON VISIONS section, we are presenting Soshi MATSUMOTO's feature film debut IT'S A SUMMER FILM! Soshi MATSUMOTO was born in Saitama in 1988 and started his career by directing numerous commercials, music videos, short films, and series for TV and the web. His feature-length debut … Continue reading Guest in Focus: Soshi MATSUMOTO

Guest in Focus: Akihiko YANO

In the 2021 edition of the Nippon Connection Film Festival's NIPPON VISIONS section, we are showing Akihiko YANO's new feature film YES, YES, YES. Akihiko YANO was born in Miyazaki Prefecture in 1985 and studied film at ENBU Seminar under Kazuyoshi KUMAKIRI. He made his directorial debut with his graduation film IMAGINE in 2010. Afterwards … Continue reading Guest in Focus: Akihiko YANO