Nikon IJ press release (2024.11.08) Nikon IJ “-Nikon Presents- Vertical Movie Award 2025”, a video award to determine the work that will become “synonymous with vertical video”, has started accepting submissions – The grand prize winner will receive a prize of 500,000 yen and a “Z6III 24-120 lens kit” Presentation of “NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena” – Nikon Imaging Japan Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Nikon Co., Ltd., has announced that it is a “vertical video” site on “Vook,” one of Japan’s largest video production tips sites operated by Vook Co., Ltd. (Representative Director: Shuntaro Okamoto, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo). The “-Nikon Presents- Vertical Movie Award 2025”, an award to determine the video works that will become “synonymous”, will be held from November 8th (Friday). URL:
https://site.vook.vc/nikon-vertical-movie-award/2025
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16573/569/16573-569-77c761684d1dfd4392b9fef7e570b907-1506×790.png The “-Nikon Presents- Vertical Movie Award” is a vertical video award that solicits vertical video works that have become the standard of the times due to the spread of SNS, and determines the work that will become synonymous with it. Over the past three years, more than 380 works have been submitted, and 28 award-winning talents have been discovered. The theme of this year’s event, which is being held for the fourth time, is “Create New Timeline.” In this day and age where anyone can instantly share their work with the world through SNS, there is a need for the ability to create your own flow. Freely create your own “timeline” with vertical videos. Continuing from last time, the judges include Dr. Minoru Ohara, director of DRAWING AND MANUAL, and Sayaka Nakane, film director/visual director, as well as members of the creator group Gokko, which is popular on vertical video platforms such as TikTok. Yu Shimura, the general producer of “Club”, will be appointed, and the competition will be judged by people who are active at the forefront of each genre. The results of the final screening will be announced at the CP 2025 Nikon booth starting February 27, 2025 (Thursday). We are looking forward to receiving applications from video creators who will use this award as an opportunity to create a new page in the video industry. ■“-Nikon Presents- Vertical Movie Award 2025” Application period: November 8, 2024 (Friday) to January 13, 2025 (Monday/holiday) Recruitment theme: “Create New Timeline” Eligibility: Anyone who lives in Japan and is 16 years of age or older, regardless of whether they are professionals or amateurs* *If you are a minor, you must obtain the consent of your guardian before applying. ■Awards and Prizes Grand Prix (1 person): Prize money 500,000 yen, Z6III 24-120 lens kit, NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena, CFexpress Type B memory card 660GB MC-CF660G Second Grand Prix (1 person): Z6III 24-120 Lens Kit Jury Award (3 people): Z50II 16-50 VR Lens Kit Nikon Creators Award (1 person): 1 from NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 or NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 Best Picture Award (1 person): SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD (2TB) New Face Award (1 person): MKE 600 Vertical Idea Award (1 person): Adobe Creative Cloud Complete Plan for 1 year Creative Support Award (1 person each): WELLP Category: Video project presentation rights WELLP Shampoo・Presentation of treatment lotion CHILL OUT category: Reel video project presentation rights on Chill Out official Instagram Relaxation drink 30 bottles of Chill Out will be given away. Nikon Division: Production rights for product PR videos ■Judges (in alphabetical order) Minoru Ohara
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16573/569/16573-569-24447834d68242f23ff1de68d1aadccf-373×341.png Video director. Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1981. After graduating from Keio University, worked at Spoon Co., Ltd. and then joined DRAWING AND MANUAL. He has created a large number of video works through his versatile direction, which does not limit the genre. He has also participated in many productions as a cinematographer. Awards: ADFEST 2019 Bronz, ACC 2018 Silver, JAA 2018 Grand Prix, Spikes Asia 2017 Gold/Bronz, ACC 2017 Silver, D&AD2013 Yu Shimura
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16573/569/16573-569-543ca4c82efa0f926dad07747de28442-373×341.png General producer of “Gokko Club”. After working as a hairdresser and an engineer, she joined Gokko Club. He has been involved in the production of over 200 dramas and contributed to winning the TikTok Awards Japan. “Mainichi Hanikamu Boku Wa” was established with Nippon Television. ” has an average of over 3.4 million views. Sayaka Nakane
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16573/569/16573-569-986d862c645550111cb6b87569b19fbe-373×341.png Film Director / Video director. After graduating from the Department of Oil Painting at Nihon University College of Art, he has worked on a wide range of works including commercials, music videos, and short films, and is currently based in Tokyo and Los Angeles. His works, which express Japanese culture and the worldview of fantasy, are highly acclaimed around the world and are invited to be screened at Onedotzero and the Edinburgh International Film Festival. He was in charge of stage video production for A Tribe Called Quest’s US tour. Established creative studio “N.E.W” in 2009. The short film “Story To Tell” won multiple awards at the London International Short Film Festival, the L.A. Independent Film Festival, and the Harlem International Film Festival. Nikon Imaging Japan Co., Ltd. Public Relations Department General Manager Jun Horiuchi For details on how to apply, please check the “-Nikon Presents- Vertical Movie Award 2025” website.
