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The creative partner, TYO Inc. is a production company engaged in strategic proposals, planning, and creation of communication content. We are a team of professionals who take what you want to say and transform it into the most engaging form possible. Day by day, we produce things that move those who see them. From images, events, and digital materials to experiential content for use in television commercials and online, as well as music and statement videos, we strive to realize a society in which widely diverse values can coexist. We also engage in providing opportunities for young filmmakers.
The TYO Student Movie Award
The TYO Student Movie Award is held by TYO Inc., which has a proven track record and expertise in the production of a wide variety of video contents, such as TV commercials and online videos, and has produced many commercial and film directors.
The TYO Student Movie Award sets a theme and calls for 60-second short films. The theme for the 4th award is “Beginner.” Festival President Tetsuya Bessho has participated as a special juror to select the short films created by the students, continuing from the 1st Award.
The 4th TYO Student Movie Award / Gold Winner
Brave Grandpa
Online ＋ Venue
comedy / Japan / 1:00 / 2024
Grandpa starts playing games as a hobby after retirement. As a beginner, he misunderstands the method to become stronger and goes in the wrong direction. This story is about a mistaken route for escaping from the beginner phase.
Director
Fumiya Sano
Student of College of Image Arts and Science, Ritsumeikan University. Mainly creating music videos, Sano has also made short films. With these experiences, he’s aiming to be a CM director whose works can provoke a chuckle.
The 4th TYO Student Movie Award / Silver Winner
Joining the Seniors
Online ＋ Venue
comedy / Japan / 1:00 / 2024
A husband suddenly started imitating the elderly. His speech changed, and he bought his own cane even though his legs are not bad. When his wife questioned him about it, he confided that he was confused about aging.
Director
Yutaka Okemoto
Fukuoka. Studying movie design at the Faculty of Art and Regional Design, Saga University. With the goal of making as many people as possible laugh, cry and be happy, he takes on the challenge of creating movies and planning events.
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