j-star

A screening programme that celebrates contemporary Japanese motion culture

The annual serving of Japanese moving image magic is back with a bang this year with some of the most surprising and inspiring music videos, motion graphics and animated shorts. A rare chance to overdose on contemporary motion culture rarely seen outside of Japan. Fresh new talents and regular masters deliver a bento box of audiovisual delights.

Artists in this screening programme include Seiichi Hishikawa, ykbx, Yukihiro Shoda, Mirai Mizue, Yuto Nakamura, Ayahiko Sato, Fantasista Utamaro, Toshiaki Hanzaki, Makoto Yabuki, Seiichi Hishikawa, qnq/Aujik, Tangefilms, Takuya Hosogane, Noriko Okaku, Shinya Sato, Yu Fujii, Yasuda Takahiro, Takashi Ohashi, Kousuke Sugimoto and Shota Sakamoto.

Approximate run time: 75 minutes