Japan Competition
Smombie
- Special Screening
Online
TYO Student Movie Award Silver Prize
Young people walk through the city, absorbed in their smartphones and unaware of those around them. Even when warned, they feel no guilt, moving on like zombies. Their careless actions lead to a major accident that affects the whole city. Still, they never look away from the screens in their hands.
- Director
- Takumi Yamano
- Time
- 0:01:00
- Country
- Japan
- Genre
- Thriller
- Year
- 2026
- Cast
- Kazuyoshi Hashimoto, Kazuki Ohtani, Haruyuki Takahashi
Awards Nominations
TYO Student Movie Award 2026 (Japan) Silver Winner
Director
Takumi Yamano
Born in 2007. Currently studying English and American Literature at Aoyama Gakuin University. Self-taught in VFX and color grading, he creates live-action films using visual effects. In 2026, his short film Smombie won the Silver Prize at the TYO Student Movie Award. He focuses on portraying subtle discomforts and social issues in everyday life through a cinematic style.
Cast
Kazuyoshi Hashimoto, Kazuki Ohtani, Haruyuki Takahashi
Screening
Screening Venue
| Venue | Schedule | Ticket Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| Euro Live | 2026.06.04 [Thu] 13:00-14:50 |
Online Screening
| Online | schedule | Online Screening |
|---|---|---|
| Online Screening | 2026.06.11 [Thu] - 2026.06.30 [Tue] |
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Recommended comments
This film places a strong emphasis on showcasing visual techniques. The VFX and color grading skills developed over time are highlighted. In particular, please pay attention to the integration with live-action footage and the train destruction simulation.