[Kineco Film General Incorporated Association] Keiko Toda, Hideyuki Nakayama, Katsunori Takahashi, Daisuke Yokoyama, Yoshihiko Inohara, Osamu Katsura, Takaya Sakoda, and other celebrities from various fields attended the “31st We have decided to participate in the Kineko International Film Festival!
Kineco Film General Incorporated Association Press release: September 26, 2024 Keiko Toda, Hideyuki Nakayama, Katsunori Takahashi, Daisuke Yokoyama, Yoshihiko Inohara, Osamu Katsura, Takaya Sakoda, and other celebrities from various fields will be participating in the “31st Kineko
International Film Festival”! The city becomes a movie theater! Children’s International Film Festival will be held in Futakotamagawa from October 31st (Thursday) to November 5th (Tuesday)
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Futakotamagawa Rise, Tamagawa Takashimaya S/C, Futakotamagawa Park, etc. will be filled with excitement at the Kineko International Film Festival. The Kineko International Film Festival, which has been held every year since 1992, is an international film festival that can be enjoyed by everyone from children to adults. The theme of the 31st event is “PLAY and PRAY for peace – May there be no conflicts in the world.” This film festival attracts many film directors and people from overseas and screens films from all over the world in programs tailored to the age of children. We have a variety of programs that parents and children can enjoy, such as “Live Cinema” and a variety of workshops. In addition, the Kineko International Film Festival is supported by many volunteers, and this year as well, we have decided that people from the entertainment world who sympathize with this film festival will participate as volunteers. Keiko Toda (participated since 2008/16th time) as general director, Hideyuki Nakayama (participated since 2011/13th time) and Katsunori Takahashi (6th time since 2016), and chief programming director. Daisuke Yokoyama has been appointed as director for the first time (participated in 2018/6th time). In addition, special supporters will be Yoshihiko Inohara (7th time since 2017), Osamu Katsura (2nd time since 2023), and Takaya Sakoda (first time participating). Please pay attention to the 31st Kineko International Film Festival, which has been nurtured by the warm feelings of many people. ●Celebrities from the entertainment industry such as Keiko Toda volunteer as film festival staff! Each of them introduced the highlights of this year’s film festival from their respective perspectives. [General Director Keiko Toda]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/130193/6/130193-6-57d60fb65951a0880767649416a6a505-1733×2600.jpg This year’s Kineco International Film Festival will feature Quebec cinema. I think that Quebec (Note: Quebec, Canada) movies have a unique charm that is elegant, poetic, and approachable, and is different from Hollywood movies or French movies. Feature-length films, including the world premiere of “Miss Boots,” will be screened for the first time in Japan, but the film of particular interest is “Coco Farm,” which has won numerous awards at film festivals around the world. This is a work that gives us hope for the future as we see children making full use of the tools of civilization and involving the adults around them to defeat the old system. Please enjoy a variety of Quebecois films that carefully explore issues facing society and that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. [Executive Director Hideyuki Nakayama]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/130193/6/130193-6-d577553d67f589afbd0572755953bf1a-1772×1181.jpg A record number of Japanese films gathered at the Kineko International Film Festival. We will focus more on Asian films than usual, and will also screen new films from countries not previously included in the program, such as Afghanistan, Romania, and the Philippines. A documentary category has also been newly established, and I feel that the number of high-quality works that are both entertaining and educational and that adults and children can learn together has increased. This film festival is a safe place for children to experience movies for the first time. Please take a look at the charming movies brought to you by Kineko. [Executive Director Katsunori Takahashi]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/130193/6/130193-6-cc699bebf1b771921253965688889dd9-750×1050.jpg Starting this year, we have created a new program for children aged 10 and over, further expanding the range of works available. The recommended movie is “Teacher, Veterinarian, Astronaut,” a Mexican movie about a single immigrant family struggling in a foreign land. Being able to go to school, being able to eat what you like, having a home to live in…this is a movie that makes us realize that the everyday things we take for granted are by no means obvious, and there are many parts that I can relate to as a parent. did. The presentation of “How to Make Coffee” was also eye-opening. [Chief Programming Director Daisuke Yokoyama]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/130193/6/130193-6-9b67f11df7dca0a68f2cd9d35b2fcd2a-1772×2663.jpg This was my first time attending an overseas children’s film festival as chief programming director. What a wonderful time it was to see so many children in Zlin watching the movie intently and raising their hands to share their impressions after the performance! I was impressed. BIKY (Note: Busan International Children’s Film Festival) was restarted as a new BIKY. I want to touch on everyone’s passion for the film festival, and deliver lots of memories and excitement to Kineko! I made a new decision! At the Kineko International Film Festival, you can watch a lot of great foreign films that you don’t usually get to see, as well as a lot of recommended Japanese films. Behind the scenes, by visiting overseas film festivals, learning, and deepening bonds, we are able to encounter masterpieces from around the world♪ [Special Supporter Yoshihiko Inohara]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/130193/6/130193-6-bf9dbc682e902073072c6ca53bf05405-3696×2465.jpg The season for the Kineko International Film Festival has arrived once again. There are many movies that both children and adults can enjoy together. I would like to spend a very exciting time with everyone. For 6 days, the lively Futakotamagawa will be even more exciting. Please come and make unforgettable memories! [Special Supporter Osamu Katsura]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/130193/6/130193-6-fb7428004b18381eb883813648111fdd-1801×2700.jpg Continuing from last year, we will be participating in the Kineko International Film Festival as a supporter. This year, we have a collection of Asian works that delicately depict various scenes. We would like to draw your attention to “A Summer End’s Poem,” which delicately depicts the casual yet unforgettable memories that a boy living in a village in China experiences in the city at the end of his summer vacation. Please enjoy the contrast between the lush village where he lives and the inorganic city, and the universal kindness and expressions of people. [Special Supporter Takaya Sakoda]
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/130193/6/130193-6-7fb273697ef6deaba7c861f42c4466d0-1800×2700.jpg Futakotamagawa is turning into a theme park! That was my impression when I first went to the Kineko International Film Festival. I was moved by this film festival, where you can not only “watch” but also “experience” various things, and I was wondering if I could get involved somehow, and then a relationship connected me. I would definitely like to try live dubbing, which I have never experienced before! The movie that caught my interest was “Elementary School ~It’s a Small Society~.” One of my teachers said to me, “I have become a person who doesn’t fit in with the times,” which made me think deeply. Everyone has their own memories from their elementary school days. This movie gave me a good opportunity to reflect on who I am now through those memories. ●Celebrities from all over the world gather for each film festival content! We will work together to make the film festival more exciting for the children. 1) Outdoor screening Ms. Belling Theater
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/130193/6/130193-6-e4014c96b8602f8bf89b32279b3a041b-1300×1258.png (Left) Shinzo Kanno, Chairman of the Board of Tokyu Recreation Co., Ltd. / (Right) Yoshinari Shimatani, Chairman of the Board of Toho Corporation At this year’s outdoor screening event on the Tama River riverbed, Yoshinari Shimatani, the god grandpa of the Japanese film industry, Chairman of the Board of Toho Co., Ltd., and Shinzo Kanno, Chairman of the Board of Tokyu Recreation Co., Ltd., come together for the sake of the children of the future! Chairman Shimatani and Chairman Kanno selected “Totto-chan at the Window”, which is set in a school in Jiyugaoka, near Futakotamagawa, as a movie they would like children to see. We will deliver a beautiful animation depicting learning about kindness and discrimination to everyone living in today’s times. It is scheduled to be screened on November 4th (Monday, holiday).
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/130193/6/130193-6-47d2179387869a3a0b235b5874b99c9e-2048×858.jpg (C) Tetsuko Kuroyanagi/2023 movie “Totto-chan by the Window” Production Committee Also, on the 2nd (Saturday), “Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” produced by Harry Potter series producer David Heyman will be screened, and on the 3rd (Sunday), “Blum” will be screened as a “live cinema” program. I will. 2) About Live Cinema/KLAs
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/130193/6/130193-6-52006cadb56a95bd498ef750e41cde80-3347×2234.jpg Speaking of the Kineko International Film Festival, there is a live dubbing of movies by the voice acting team KLAs. The Kineko
International Film Festival is the only place where you can enjoy the realistic performances of professional voice actors live. This year, we also plan to have Keiko Toda (participating in the outdoor screening of “Blam” on November 3rd at the Ms. Belling Theater) and others. *“Live Cinema” will only be held for some films within the film festival. *Please check the official website for the works being performed. 3) Kineko Music Live
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/130193/6/130193-6-27e5fe6ddd901fb4c64a886dc55da39c-3000×1999.jpg This year, we will be holding Kineko Music Live along with the outdoor screening. On the first day, Miu Sakamoto and Yuichi Ohata’s unit “Oh Ame” will appear. Enjoy music and movies with your loved ones while feeling the Futakotamagawa breeze. [Oh rain/Miu Sakamoto] This is my first time at Kineko, and I’m looking forward to singing in the relaxing space of the riverbed where the children can play freely. We hope that you will be able to enjoy your time at your own pace while entrusting yourself to the pleasant autumn breeze. Please enjoy your time while watching the movie. In addition to her music activities, Miu Sakamoto is expanding her creative horizons by appearing on stage, serving as a personality on the JFN network radio program Dear Friends, including TOKYO FM, and writing film reviews and essays. Yuichi Ohata is a singer-songwriter with roots in folk music, and in addition to producing his own albums, he is also active in a variety of other fields, including producing film music and providing music. As the two of them performed together, they naturally became like a unit, and they began to call each other “Oh Ame” after the letters in their names, and are now mainly performing live in various places. The long-awaited first album “Yorokobi Aikotoha” will be released in 2020. On Saturday, March 26, 2022, they will hold their first hall live at Sogetsu Hall to commemorate their 15th anniversary, and will also appear at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL 2022. Oh rain facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ooame/ Yuichi Ohata: https://yuichiohata.com Miu Sakamoto: http://www.miuskmt.com. In addition, the Kineko International Film Festival is supported by many people, including art director/creative director Chie Morimoto and picture book
author/illustrator Rinko Tachimoto. There is about a month left until the event. Please keep an eye out for various program announcements in the future.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/130193/6/130193-6-b5aa2f7ddd905fc9e429b7255f148688-2623×1626.jpg Top row (from left): Tatsuro Fuse, Managing Director of SECOM Co., Ltd., Shinzo Kanno, Chairman and Representative Director of Tokyu Recreation Co., Ltd., Tamotsu Shiina, Special Advisor to KADOKAWA Co., Ltd./Representative Director of Kineco Film, a general incorporated association, Kinichi Shida, Chairman and President of SIDAX Co., Ltd., Yasuo Obata Director of Yasuo Obata Tax Accountant Office, Hitoshi Hasegawa Senior Advisor, Sony Creative Products Inc. Bottom row (from left): Rinko Tachimoto (Colobockle) Picture book author/illustrator, Chie Morimoto Art director/Creative director, Mitsuo Tahira President and CEO of KaiCraft Co., Ltd./Kineco International Film Festival Festival Director [Reference ~About the 31st Kineko International Film Festival~] ■”PLAY & PRAY FOR PEACE ~ May there be no troubles in the world ~”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/130193/6/130193-6-c7553afc0b4d4d341f3761d4d24b9218-1721×2435.jpg The theme for the 31st event is “PLAY & PRAY FOR PEACE – May there be no more conflicts in the world.” We asked Kineko International Film Festival art director Chie Morimoto and picture book author Rinko Tachimoto, creator of the mascot character Kineko, to create the main visual in line with this theme. ■Providing educational movie experiences for both children and adults, from fun and exciting movies to movies that raise awareness of social issues At the Kineko International Film Festival, we will select not only movies that are fun and exciting, but also movies that will allow you to experience a variety of emotions beyond just fun. We offer a movie experience that not only children but also adults can learn from. ・Competition screening This competition screening will feature 60 films from 23 countries around the world. We have a wide range of themed works for ages 0 to 12. We also have programs for teens that include a wide range of works that children can enjoy, based on the concept of “expose yourself to various values during an impressionable period and find hints for your future life.” At this film festival, when screening foreign films, some films have a “live cinema” program in which voice actors perform live dubbing next to the screen. This is a popular project that allows children who cannot read subtitles to enjoy movies with peace of mind. This year, in addition to a record number of Japanese films, we will also screen more Asian films than usual. The newly established Documentary Division is filled with educational works that adults and children can enjoy together. Ticket sales: Online sales will start on the Kineko International Film Festival website from October 24th (Thursday) General 1,200
yen/Children 700 yen ・Kira Melnychuk (17 years old), a film director living in Ukraine, comes to Japan Film director Kira Melnychuk from Ukraine will come to Japan with her film “The Lost Things,” which was filmed right after the start of the war. ・Held events and workshops around the city with the theme of “parents and children learning together” With the theme of “parents and children learning together,” workshops will be held by instructors who are active on the front lines of the arts, as well as experiential events that parents and children can enjoy together. The Czech Festival will also be held in collaboration with Czech Center Tokyo and the Czech National Tourism Board. The Kineko International Film Festival also provides a venue for international cultural exchange that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. ・Bringing movies to children who can’t go to movie theaters
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/130193/6/130193-6-7e291000a822a14fc953e0d0e78c5a94-827×486.jpg We are implementing the “Hospital Project,” an initiative that allows hospitalized children who have difficulty going to movie theaters to watch movies online. The Kineco International Film Festival also aims to provide opportunities for children from a variety of backgrounds to experience movies. Location: National Center for Child Health and Development Period: October 31st (Thursday) – November 5th (Tuesday) Online delivery Archive distribution from November 8th (Friday) to November 30th (Saturday) ■About Kineko International Film Festival Japan’s largest international children’s film festival is held every year. Established in 1992 with the cooperation of Kinder Filmfest Berlin, the children’s film division of the Berlin International Film Festival (Germany), one of the world’s three major film festivals. The feature is that the best work award (Grand Prix) in the overseas work category is selected by about 20 “Kineko judges” including teen judges. Meanwhile, in the Japanese film category, a special international jury of directors and experts from children’s film festivals around the world will decide the grand prize. During this period, we will screen not only fun and exciting movies, but also movies that allow you to experience a variety of emotions beyond just fun, providing a movie experience that teaches not only children but also adults, such as being aware of social issues. Masu. In addition, there will be plenty of content to enjoy movies at various locations. We hold a variety of events and workshops for parents and children to learn together with many companies and local organizations at various locations around the city, from full-scale halls and outdoor screenings to cafes and parks around the city. *Please note that schedule details are subject to change. For more information Please check https://kineko.jp/. Official website https://kineko.jp/ Official FB
https://www.facebook.com/tokyokinderfilm Official IG
https://www.instagram.com/kineko_filmfes/ ◇Crowdfunding for the Kineko International Film Festival has begun! Kineco is a film festival whose purpose is to provide children with the opportunity to encounter high-quality films that can serve as a gateway to a new world. In addition to screenings, we also offer a variety of experiential events to foster curiosity, based on the concept that “experiences nurture children.” Would you like to grow the film festival together as a Kineco supporter? Details will be announced on the official website. ▼Please check the press release below