Japan Program
UPSIDE-DOWN GENIUS
Online
Dr. Noboru Sakai was a genius, but an odd one who, for some reason, always conducted his research hanging upside-down. One day, a new secretary named Margaret arrives at his laboratory. Claiming to be "perfect," she begins a strange life alongside the "upside-down genius" doctor.
- Director
- Ryotaro Nishi
- Time
- 0:05:52
- Country
- Japan
- Genre
- Experimental
- Year
- 2024
Awards Nominations
2024 LA Shorts International Film Festival (USA) - Best Experimental
Director
Ryotaro Nishi
Born in 1997, Fukuoka, Japan.
He began making films as a student and won numerous awards, including an Excellence Award at the Asian International Youth Film Festival (AIYFF) for his student film.
In 2020, he joined the Japanese production company TYO Inc.
he explores unprecedented visual expressions, utilizing VFX and other techniques.
Screening
Screening Venue
| Venue | Schedule | Ticket Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| WITH HARAJUKU HALL | 2025.6.8 [Sun] 17:20-19:10 |
Online Screening
| Online | schedule | Online Screening |
|---|---|---|
| Online Grand Theater | 2025.06.12 [Thu] - 06.30 [Mon] |
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Sponsors
Festival Partner
Event Partner
Creative Partner
Media Partners
Media Supporters
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Festival Supporters
War and the Power To Live Program Special Support
Venue Supporter
