The New York Film Festival officially announced that my motion graphic won the Grand Prize of 2009 Festival Trailer competition!
That means NYFF will use my graphic as their official trailer this year. They will screen it at lobby of Alice Tully Hall and screen of Walter Reade Theater throughout the festival period (Sept. 25th - Oct. 11th). Also, they run it on Taxi TV in New York.
This year's NYFF selection is amazing... So many must-sees! If you happened to be there to see those great films, please don't forget to check out my Official NYFF 09 Trailer there!
NYFF 09 Official Announcement Page Link.
Nice announcement video by Ms. Amanda McCormick
About New York Film Festival:
The New York Film Festival is one of the most important film festivals in the world, first held in 1963 in New York. The films are selected by the Film Society of Lincoln Center. The non-competitive festival was established by Amos Vogel and Richard Roud. The present director is Richard Peña, who is also the chairman of the Selection Committee which includes Kent Jones, editor at-large of Film Comment magazine, and critics Melissa Anderson, Scott Foundas of L.A. Weekly, and J. Hoberman of The Village Voice. (source: Wikipedia)
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
My name is mentioed on 24-7 Press Release site
Hi Friends!
I just wantd to let you know that my name is mentioned on 24-7 PressRelease.com as an emerging filmmaker!
I'm glad to see that they picked me as one of 12 filmmakers out all participated directors from LA Shorts Fest.
Link
24-7 PressRelease.com
I just wantd to let you know that my name is mentioned on 24-7 PressRelease.com as an emerging filmmaker!
I'm glad to see that they picked me as one of 12 filmmakers out all participated directors from LA Shorts Fest.
Link
24-7 PressRelease.com
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Film Festival Radio fetured Hiroshi Kumatani
Just in case you missed live broadcast of Film Festival Radio this evening, here is the link to On-demand version. It was a lot of fun!
Film Festival Radio July 14th, 2009
Film Festival Radio July 14th, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
I'll be fetured on LIVE online Radio program on July 14th!
I just got contacted with Film Festival Radio. They will feature me on their live online radio program on July 14th (Tuesday) from 7:15 to 7:30 P.M. (Eastern Time) to discuss about my film "Logue"!
If you are interested, please tune in at www.filmfestivalradio.com on July 14tt @ 7:15P.M.
Monday, July 6, 2009
My film "Logue" @ LA Shorts Fest on July 28th
Dear Friends!
I'm happy to announce that my short film "Logue" has been officially selected for Los Angeles International Short Film Festival (LA Shorts Fest) 09! The film will be screening on Program #25 on July 28 - 1:00 P.M. at Sunset 5 Laemmle’s Theatre (located @ 8000 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90048).
Here is link of the official screening schedule for "Logue".
Link
Here is the trailer!
The festival runs from July 23rd to 31st. Scarlett Johansson will be there on 23rd to open the festival. It must be a lot of fun to attend the festival and see great short films from all over the world.
For more detail, please visit their official site.
LA Shorts Fest Official site
If you happen to be in LA on July 28th, please join us for the screening of my film "Logue"!
Best,
Hiroshi Kumatani
About LA Shorts Fest:
LA Shorts Fest honors those individuals who have achieved excellence in short films. As the largest short film festival in the world with 9 days of screenings, educational panels, interactive and entertaining events, the festival has quickly become the industry standard for showcasing and awarding undiscovered talent.
As officially recognized by the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences, some of these films may go on to receive Oscar nominations. In the past, 33 films have received Oscar nominations with 11 winning the coveted Oscar statue.
La Maison en Petits Cubes "The House of Small Cubes"- Director Kunio Kato won LA Shorts Fest BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM AWARD in ‘08, and 7 months later received the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film at the 2009 Academy Awards.
"Spielzeugland (Toyland)" screen at LA Shorts Fest in ’08 and went on the win the Oscar for Best Live Action Short. "This Way Up", alumni of LA Shorts Fest ’08 received an Oscar nominee in the animation category.
I'm happy to announce that my short film "Logue" has been officially selected for Los Angeles International Short Film Festival (LA Shorts Fest) 09! The film will be screening on Program #25 on July 28 - 1:00 P.M. at Sunset 5 Laemmle’s Theatre (located @ 8000 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90048).
Here is link of the official screening schedule for "Logue".
Link
Here is the trailer!
LOGUE Trailer from Hiroshi Kumatani on Vimeo.
Official site for "Logue"The festival runs from July 23rd to 31st. Scarlett Johansson will be there on 23rd to open the festival. It must be a lot of fun to attend the festival and see great short films from all over the world.
For more detail, please visit their official site.
LA Shorts Fest Official site
If you happen to be in LA on July 28th, please join us for the screening of my film "Logue"!
Best,
Hiroshi Kumatani
About LA Shorts Fest:
LA Shorts Fest honors those individuals who have achieved excellence in short films. As the largest short film festival in the world with 9 days of screenings, educational panels, interactive and entertaining events, the festival has quickly become the industry standard for showcasing and awarding undiscovered talent.
As officially recognized by the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences, some of these films may go on to receive Oscar nominations. In the past, 33 films have received Oscar nominations with 11 winning the coveted Oscar statue.
La Maison en Petits Cubes "The House of Small Cubes"- Director Kunio Kato won LA Shorts Fest BEST ANIMATED SHORT FILM AWARD in ‘08, and 7 months later received the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film at the 2009 Academy Awards.
"Spielzeugland (Toyland)" screen at LA Shorts Fest in ’08 and went on the win the Oscar for Best Live Action Short. "This Way Up", alumni of LA Shorts Fest ’08 received an Oscar nominee in the animation category.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
STUDIO VOICE ONLINE Editor's Choice Award
I'm happy to announce that my short animation won STUDIO VOICE ONLINE Editor's Choice Award. This animation features drawings of aica, New York based artist. STUDIO VOICE magazine is one of well known art and culture magazines in Japan. The rule of the competion was to create 30 sec. visual for the song "Asian Flower" composed by Bajune Tobeta featuring Ryuichi Sakamoto (Academy Award® winner).
This video is available in HD, so if you wish to see in higher quality, jump to YouTube site and hit "watch in HD" button down right of the video!
Direct Link
It's all in Japanese, but the behind the scene video of judges reviewing finalist videos is also available. My work is appears around 1 min point. One the judges is Mr. Mitsuo Shindo, renown art director in Japan!
Direct Link
Hope you enjoy it!
This video is available in HD, so if you wish to see in higher quality, jump to YouTube site and hit "watch in HD" button down right of the video!
Direct Link
It's all in Japanese, but the behind the scene video of judges reviewing finalist videos is also available. My work is appears around 1 min point. One the judges is Mr. Mitsuo Shindo, renown art director in Japan!
Direct Link
Hope you enjoy it!
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