Japan Connects Hollywood
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Sunday, November 1, 2020 · 6:00 PM PSTFeaturing sports agent Don Nomura, former Dodger COO Bob Graziano, and filmmaker Emma Ryan. Moderated by Jay Tucker (UCLA MEME's).
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Sunday, November 1, 2020 · 2:00 PM PSTJoin us for a live masterclass on filmmaking with award-winning director, Kevin Haefelin (BEST DIRECTOR/BEST SHORT - "Trumpet") and special Jazz performance by, Mao Soné - lead actor of "Trumpet" and musician. Hosted by Hayato Kevin Mitsuishi.
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Saturday, October 31, 2020 · 7:00 PM PDTFeaturing actor Masaya Kato, director Satoshi Uemoto, & COLCOA Executive Director Francois Truffart
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Saturday, October 31, 2020 · 6:30 PM PDTCelebrate with the winners of this year's submitted films! Hosted by Yoni Hirshberg.
Best Picture - Talking to the Starry Sky
Best Short - Trumpet
Best Actor - Masaya Kato
Best Actress - Haruka Okuyama
Best Director - Kevin Haefelin
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Saturday, October 31, 2020 · 4:00 PM PDTNo costume? No problem! Celebrate Halloween the fun and safe way by joining our virtual Costume & Makeup Contest as a judge! Come judge alongside with our panel of expert Hollywood SFX makeup artists and decide who will receive amazing prizes fro...
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Friday, October 30, 2020 · 6:00 PM PDTKick off your Halloween weekend with our fun and interactive talent show, where you get to be a judge alongside with our celebrity panel of judges. Enjoy a special performance by Gonzo from AGT. Watch our 12 finalists showcase their talent and hel...
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On-demandVideo available on-demand for 24 hours on SAT 10/31/2020 (available in U.S. ONLY)
"Woman of the Photographs"
A misogynic photographer discovers for the first time in his life the joys of loving a woman, this one confused about her self-identity ... -
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"Zero as You Are"
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This is a documentary about the first failure case of sex reassignment surgery in Japan.
Miyuki Tokoi - Director
Miyuki Tokoi - Produ... -
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"Talking to the Starry Sky"
The Great East Japan Earthquake occurred on March 11, 2011. Though this unprecedented disaster caused more than 18,000 people to be de... -
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"my life, mom's life"
This is a story of two women of the same age in their 30s, each with their own problems, who meet and gradually unravel the conflicts in the... -
On-demandVideo available on-demand for 24 hours on SUN 11/01/2020 (available in U.S. ONLY)
Selected Short Films BLOCK B:
Haiku
The Payoff - SPOTLIGHT AWARD and BEST ACTOR: Masaya Kato
AMA
Pay Phone
Crying Ayano
Tears Teacher
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On-demandVideo available on-demand for 24 hours on SAT 10/31/2020 (available in U.S. ONLY)
Selected Short Films BLOCK A:
Gatcha!
Trumpet - BEST SHORT & BEST DIRECTOR: Kevin Haefelin
The Golden Toad
Future is Mine - Ainu My Voice
Lost Face - BEST ACT...
Series
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Friday, October 30, 2020 · 6:00 PM PDTJapan Connects Hollywood is a film festival created to strengthen the two-way bridge between the Japanese and American entertainment industries through screenings of feature films, documentaries, short films, and business panels.
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