Exhibition: “Suzume: a Film by Makoto Shinkai” is coming to three Korean cities
The exhibition “Suzume: a Work by Makoto Shinkai,” already popular in Japan, is coming to three Korean cities. It with begin with a stint in Seoul starting on October 1st before moving on to Busan and Daegu.
The exhibition will use important materials like storyboards, concept art, animation, background art, and video from Makoto Shinkai’s latest movie, “Suzume,” to delve deeper into the film’s appeal. Although using the Japanese version as a base, the exhibition will incorporate uniquely Korean elements to draw the viewer into the world of the film.
We hope that both residents of Korea as well as those visiting Korea will take advantage of this opportunity.
【Period】
Seoul 1 October 2023–22 October 2023
Busan 27 October 2023–19 November 2023
Daegu 24 November 2023–17 December 2023
【Location】
Shinsegae Department Store Gangnam (Seoul), Centum City (Busan), Daegu(Daegu)
“Shinkai Makoto Works POSTER CALENDAR 2023” on sale
The “Shinkai Makoto Works POSTER CALENDAR 2023” will be sold starting 11 November(Friday).
Every year, CoMix Wave Films releases a calendar featuring the works of Director Makoto
Shinkai. This year, we’re making a major overhaul to the A2-variant size calendar using
poster visuals from his works.
In order to maximize the visuals, the date portion is focused on the bottom part of the
calendar and can be removed after use. The used calendar pages can then be rehung as proper posters.
The calendar features the full lineup from “Voices of a Distant Star” to his
latest work, “Suzume.” Please continue to enjoy the works of Makoto Shinkai in 2023.
“Suzume no Tojimari (working title)” Gets a New Poster, Theatrical Release Date, and Special Movie
A new poster has been released featuring the main character, Suzume, for the first time.
The theatrical release date has also been set for 11 November, 2022 in JAPAN.
I am currently working on an animated film called “Suzume no Tojimari.”
I had a press conference for the announcement the other day. But if I’m being honest, I would have felt less stressed if I could have held off on the announcement until production was completed, so I could really take my time on it. Part of the reason I held the press conference anyway was because I wanted to tell everyone what I’ve been working on, but more than anything, I personally wanted to make it a “theatrical release.” I wanted to tell people who work in the film industry, “I’m working on a film like this,” then ask them, “when it’s finished, will you play it on a theater screen?”” Nowadays, we can watch all kinds of movies through online streaming services, but I still think that there is a kind of “cinematic experience” that can only be found in theaters, and that it still has value.
Now, setting the inside story aside, the creation of this new film has been very tough. As I work on it, I often find myself thinking about what a difficult film I’ve started (although the film itself will be fun and entertaining!).
When I think back on “Your Name.,” leaving aside the production work at the studio, I don’t remember having this much trouble laying out the film in storyboards (or maybe I just forgot). It may be because that film was a sort of culmination of my life’s work. Then I felt like “Weathering With You” was like an extension of “Your Name.,” so I didn’t have much trouble with that either (or maybe I just forgot).
In contrast, for this new film, I sometimes feel uncomfortable, as if I am trying to picture something I do not have in my mind to begin with. I feel as if I am walking in the dark without direction, memory, or know-how. I think I’m putting in all the effort to make the film good enough, but I’ve been finding myself wondering if I’m just not qualified or capable enough.
There is only one consolation for me. One thing that I know for sure.
That is the fact that as long as I keep writing even just one word or drawing one line every day for years, the film production will eventually be finished. Even if I don’t want to or cannot do it adequately, I will write and draw every day continuously. Experience tells me that in the end, that is all I need to keep doing. Twenty years as a filmmaker hasn’t made me much better at filmmaking, but it has taught me that much.
That’s what I’ve been telling myself as I sit at my desk for the past year. I wonder how you spent your time. Let’s hope we all will walk in a brighter way in 2022. I hope you are looking forward to watching “Suzume no Tojimari”.
I wish you all the best in the new year!
