SHORT SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL ＆ ASIA

“Focus on Asia” ＆ Workshop

Oct. 28—Oct. 31, 2010

• Official Site → http://www.shortshorts.org/focus_on_asia_2010/

• Contact： Committee for Short Shorts Asia 　03-5474-8844
• Oct. 28—Oct. 31, 2010

※WorkShop October 31 (Sun)14:00～

■Running Time 　


1 Program ticket : 1,500yen
Student : 1,300yen ( student ID required )
2 Programs ticket : 2,500yen
※2 Programs ticket is valid for the day of purchase and may be used to watch both A and B program.
Discount ticket for senior citizens and persons with disabilities: 1,000yen (ID, physical disability certificate required)

 

Focus on Asia
Focus on Asia For the 12th Annual Short Shorts Film Festival ＆ Asia 2010, an Academy Awards® accredited film festival, roughly 100 short films were carefully selected out of over 4,000 submissions from around the world. For the “Focus on Asia” program, which is created in association with the Tokyo International Film Festival held in October, in addition to the award winning short films of the SSFF ＆ ASIA, which is held in June; focus was placed on animated shorts that are supported by the film industries of various Asian countries. You can see and feel the unique Asian cultures and enjoy the feeling of being on a quick vacation!   

And you’ll not want to miss “GOAT-WALKING” (A Japan Travel Agency special selection) which was directed by a 13-year-old boy from Okinawa that was part of our very 1st “Let’s Travel! Project.”
In addition, as a special presentation, we will screen the world premiere of director Carlos Cuaron’s (Rudo y Cursi starring Gael Garcia Bernal) short film titled “The Second Bakery Attack” which is based on a story by Haruki Murakami. The film stars Kirsten Dunst of the hit Spiderman series.
Don’t miss this wonderful Japan-Mexico-America collaboration 

【ProgramA】
The Queen

Bobby, a lonely Korean-American teenager, is working at his parents' dry cleaners on prom weekend. When the prom queen and her boyfriend stop by with their dress and tuxedo, Bobby holds his own prom. Palm Springs International Short Film Festival 2009 (USA) Short Shorts Film Festival ＆ Asia 2010

Silence

Wan leaves the bar and staggers drunkenly to her car at 2AM. The city is asleep and the night is quiet. She drops her friend off and heads home alone. But her Mini Cooper breaks down on the highway. A homeless man appears out of the dark. At 2AM, he's the last person she wants to meet. Toronto International Film Festival 2009 (Canada) Short Shorts Film Festival ＆ Asia 2010 Focus on Thailand

 

Stamp inspection factory

Stamp runs around at an old inspection factory! A factory symbolic of modern Japan. Stamp as a Japanese who does what he is told. An inspector as the bureaucratic outsider.  Only wanting freedom, Stamp and his fellows run free! Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2008 NEO JAPAN Program Nasu Short Film Festival 2008 Best Award

 

Mr. Bubblegum

Usami, laid off and deep in debt, is writing his will on a park bench. Hinoko, a high-school student, sneaks up and reads his will. Hinoko, who is a poetry club member, demands Usami write the will better. They begin a wonderful friendship as they write it together. Toronto Japanese Short Film Festival 2010 (Canada) Short Shorts Film Festival ＆ Asia 2010 Audience Award (Japan Competition)

 

The Drawer of Memory

An old woman lives in a Memory Tower and has a drawer within her where she keeps memories of her late husband. Short Shorts Film Festival ＆ Asia 2007

 

August 15th

Inspired by true events. A young Chinese couple is traveling on a bus on their way to meet the boyfriend’s parents. Their carefree holiday is interrupted when two criminals terrorize the bus. Each passenger must decide how much they are willing to sacrifice for their own safety and dignity. Sundance Film Festival 2008 (USA) Honorable Mention Short Shorts Film Festival ＆ Asia 2010 FRED Best Actress Award

 

The Second Bakery Attack

Nat and Dan are recently married, but they just had their first fight. An overwhelming hunger keeps them both awake one night. What can they do to quell their hunger and save their marriage? Morelia International Film Festival 2010

 

 

【ProgramB】
The Madonna

One priest and a nun perform mercy killings for people who want to save their souls. One day, Sung-jin visits them and asks to delay his "day" for one week. Pusan Asian Short Film Festival 2009 (South Korea) Audience Award Short Shorts Film Festival ＆ Asia 2010 Special Invitation Screening

BIBI

Bibi, an adventurous little girl, decides she wants to grow up fast. With a vivid imagination she invents a plan. New York International Independent Film Festival 2004 Short Shorts Film Festival ＆ Asia 2005

 

GOAT-WALKING

In YAMBARU village, an old man raises a goat for his son’s wedding, a tradition in Okinawa. But the goat escapes. The goat is chased after but can't be caught. Okinawa Tourism Drama Competition 2009 Short Shorts Film Festival ＆ Asia 2010

 

HEAL

「Azeem is a gifted child who aspires to be a poet in a village deprived of normal schooling. One tragic night leaves his only teacher in a state of despair, forcing Azeem to do everything he can to help him…start again. Cleveland International Short Film Festival 2010 (USA) Jesse Epstein Humanitarian Award Short Shorts Film Festival ＆ Asia 2010

 

Hallucii

A drunken chubby guy loses consciousness on his way home. After he woke up, he found himself trapped in an endless-looping staircase. He tries hard to escape, but the truth is another nightmare...... Taiwan International Animation Festival 2006 Special Jury Award Short Shorts Film Festival ＆ Asia 2007

 

Yakiniku

It is yakiniku day. Super cold beer and special marbled beef are on the menu. The sounds and smells of sizzling, burning meats abound. But it's not just beef that is burning now. Short Shorts Film Festival ＆ Asia 2010

 

Zero Degree

Because of his villainous act, a soldier is captured inside the camera's frame.  He killed a man, and the camera wants revenge. Bilbao Film Festival (International Film Festival of Documentary and Short Film of Bilbao) 2005 (Spain) Best Animation (Spain) Short Shorts Film Festival ＆ Asia 2007

Bonsai

Bonsai tells the story of Romy, an obese, insecure security guard who attempts to capture the attention of his neighbor Daisy, a laundry woman, and hopefully make her fall in love with him. The film explores insecurity and the lengths to which one is willing to go for love. Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival 2009 (Philippines) Best Short Award Short Shorts Film Festival ＆ Asia 2010 Best Short Award (Asia International Competition)

 

 

Lecture

WorkShop

Special guest Carlos Cuarón, Academy Award® Best Screenplay nominee for “And Your Mother, Too,” will be there. 

October 31,Sun 14:00 Admission Free Special guest: Carlos Cuaron.Film Writer / Director There will be a special screening of “The Second Bakery Attack” directed by Carlos Cuarón from Mexico who has made many short films. He will also participate in a talk event as special featured guest. Director Cuarón, whose “Rudo y Cursi” was his feature film directorial debut, will discuss short film production and the Mexican Film Industry.    Advance　 reservations now available on our website. Availability will be based on seating capacity.