Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (Ssff & Asia) 2024, an Academy Awards® accredited and one of the largest international short film festivals in Asia and originating in Japan, is pleased to announce the official jury members for the festival. The best short films in each category and section that will be nominated for the Academy Awards® in the following year.
In addition to the festival directors and programmers who have been involved in the selection process at international film festivals, the jury will judge this year's short films from a variety of perspectives, including filmmakers, actors, and cultural figures.
■Live Action Competition/International Category Judges
33 nominated films among 2104 submissions form 94 countries and regions
■Non-Fiction Competition Judges:
15 nominated films among 313 submissions form 55 countries and regions
Hiromi Nagasaku(Actor)/Ema Ryan Yamazaki(Documentary Film Director)/Tim Redford(Co-Director of the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival)
■Live Action Competition/Asia International Category Judges:
25 nominated films...
In addition to the festival directors and programmers who have been involved in the selection process at international film festivals, the jury will judge this year's short films from a variety of perspectives, including filmmakers, actors, and cultural figures.
■Live Action Competition/International Category Judges
33 nominated films among 2104 submissions form 94 countries and regions
■Non-Fiction Competition Judges:
15 nominated films among 313 submissions form 55 countries and regions
Hiromi Nagasaku(Actor)/Ema Ryan Yamazaki(Documentary Film Director)/Tim Redford(Co-Director of the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival)
■Live Action Competition/Asia International Category Judges:
25 nominated films...
- 5/14/2024
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
The Film
With Cynthia Rothrock having only done Yes Madam, and Michelle Khan [Yeoh] departing the loose franchise following Royal Warriors, this third entry (the title of which also translates as Royal Madam III: Male and Female Thieves) had to turn to new talent. Billing then 20 year-old Taiwanese actress Yang Li-tsing as Cynthia Khan was a cynical move on par with introducing a new action star to US movies today, and giving her the screen name Kate Theron. Like the alternate title fusing those of the two previous films, it’s not something that screams of inspiration, but like Cynthia Khan herself, this film is a dark horse that deserves more credit, and to be looked at on its own terms rather than based on what its name is ripping off.
The story, as ever, is largely a framework to hang the action on, but this time it sees Khan as...
With Cynthia Rothrock having only done Yes Madam, and Michelle Khan [Yeoh] departing the loose franchise following Royal Warriors, this third entry (the title of which also translates as Royal Madam III: Male and Female Thieves) had to turn to new talent. Billing then 20 year-old Taiwanese actress Yang Li-tsing as Cynthia Khan was a cynical move on par with introducing a new action star to US movies today, and giving her the screen name Kate Theron. Like the alternate title fusing those of the two previous films, it’s not something that screams of inspiration, but like Cynthia Khan herself, this film is a dark horse that deserves more credit, and to be looked at on its own terms rather than based on what its name is ripping off.
The story, as ever, is largely a framework to hang the action on, but this time it sees Khan as...
- 4/17/2023
- by Sam Inglis
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Actor Tetsuya Bessho, president of Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (Ssff & Asia), one of Asia’s largest international short film festivals accredited by the Academy Awards®︎, paid a courtesy visit to Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building on Monday, May 23, 2022.
Upon hearing Bessho’s explanation that the theme of the festival, now in its 24th year, is “Meta Cinema”, Governor Koike said, “Continuity is strength. I think it is wonderful that we are celebrating the 24th anniversary this year. In addition, this film festival has become more and more well-known each year, and the number of people taking on new challenges has increased. Films enrich us, make us think, and give us opportunities. Feature films are interesting, but there are parts that are interesting only because they are short,” she praised and talked about the appeal of short films.
During the courtesy call, Governor Koike announced...
Upon hearing Bessho’s explanation that the theme of the festival, now in its 24th year, is “Meta Cinema”, Governor Koike said, “Continuity is strength. I think it is wonderful that we are celebrating the 24th anniversary this year. In addition, this film festival has become more and more well-known each year, and the number of people taking on new challenges has increased. Films enrich us, make us think, and give us opportunities. Feature films are interesting, but there are parts that are interesting only because they are short,” she praised and talked about the appeal of short films.
During the courtesy call, Governor Koike announced...
- 5/24/2022
- by Suzie Cho
- AsianMoviePulse
I had a vague memory of a movie that I saw a long time ago about an ancient Samurai warrior who wakes up in the modern day after being frozen in ice for over 400 years. I’ve been trying to remember the name of this movie for a long time and I finally found it!
The movie is a 1984 film called Ghost Warrior and it centers around a 400-year-old samurai warrior named Yoshimitsu Taga, who is found in a cave and entombed in ice. He ends up being transported to the United States in a secret operation and revived through cryosurgery. He then escapes and ends up going on a killing rampage in Los Angeles! The description says that he is “forced to battle for his freedom, dignity and life.”
The tagline for the movie is: “100 Years Ago He Was A Legend . . . Today, He's A Living Hell.”
Do any of you remember seeing this movie?...
The movie is a 1984 film called Ghost Warrior and it centers around a 400-year-old samurai warrior named Yoshimitsu Taga, who is found in a cave and entombed in ice. He ends up being transported to the United States in a secret operation and revived through cryosurgery. He then escapes and ends up going on a killing rampage in Los Angeles! The description says that he is “forced to battle for his freedom, dignity and life.”
The tagline for the movie is: “100 Years Ago He Was A Legend . . . Today, He's A Living Hell.”
Do any of you remember seeing this movie?...
- 6/6/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider: Kamen Rider Taisen feat. Super Sentai
Written by Shoji Yonemura
Directed by Takayuki Shibasaki
Japan, 2014
Since the premier of its first series in 1971, Japan’s Kamen Rider superhero franchise has spanned more weekly television series, films, comics, videogames and other assorted media than one would think possible for a franchise the core concept of which is “Man in vaguely insectoid outfit rides motorcycle, fights monsters”. And yet, the franchise’ cast of characters has grown so massive that it’s become en vogue in recent years for massive teamup movies featuring every main character in Kamen Rider history to be produced every year or so. Most recently, these have taken the form of the Taisen series of summer event movies, beginning with 2012′s Kamen Rider X Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen, which saw the Riders battle and then team up with one of their primary rivals...
Written by Shoji Yonemura
Directed by Takayuki Shibasaki
Japan, 2014
Since the premier of its first series in 1971, Japan’s Kamen Rider superhero franchise has spanned more weekly television series, films, comics, videogames and other assorted media than one would think possible for a franchise the core concept of which is “Man in vaguely insectoid outfit rides motorcycle, fights monsters”. And yet, the franchise’ cast of characters has grown so massive that it’s become en vogue in recent years for massive teamup movies featuring every main character in Kamen Rider history to be produced every year or so. Most recently, these have taken the form of the Taisen series of summer event movies, beginning with 2012′s Kamen Rider X Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen, which saw the Riders battle and then team up with one of their primary rivals...
- 9/30/2014
- by Thomas O'Connor
- SoundOnSight
If you have Netflix and are a horror fan in need of something to watch this Labor Day weekend, one look at this gargantuan list I compiled of the new terror titles Netflix has added for instant streaming in just the first three days of this month should keep you busy until Labor Day next year. You'll find something for everyone, from older titles to recent releases, famous to obscure, classic to not-so-classic, monsters to maniacs - you name it.
For the record, I considered compiling this list in alphabetical order or by year of the film's release, but then I realized I had already spent well over an hour just sorting through the massive catalogue of titles Netflix has now made available for instant streaming and realized Labor Day would be over by the time I finished arranging this list in any kind of order. Ready? Here you go.
For the record, I considered compiling this list in alphabetical order or by year of the film's release, but then I realized I had already spent well over an hour just sorting through the massive catalogue of titles Netflix has now made available for instant streaming and realized Labor Day would be over by the time I finished arranging this list in any kind of order. Ready? Here you go.
- 9/3/2010
- by Foywonder
- DreadCentral.com
Remarkably, this film is based on Patrick Meyers' 1983 Broadway play, which won critical plaudits for its dramatic intensity. The moviegoer searches in vain for a trace of that drama.
The film, directed by Franc Roddam, nicely documents the balletic movements and strenuous effort that go into the perilous sport of alpine-style climbing. But with little involvement with the underdeveloped characters, an audience will experience scant emotional payoff for accompanying these mountaineers on their ascent of K2.
Paramount marketers face a task almost as difficult as climbing that inaccessible Pakistan mountain. Ancillary markets look equally as poor, as the film's most outstanding feature -- its visual razzle-dazzle -- will get lost on a small screen.
Michael Biehn and Matt Craven play climbing partners who are a convenient study in contrasts. Biehn's character is a you-only-live-once guy who tackles life with reckless glee. Craven provides the moderating ballast, a homebody whose only vice is an addiction to the rush of mountain climbing.
The two join a group of climbers headed for K2. Perfunctory personality conflicts keep things mildly dramatic until reaching the unromantically named Karakoram peak. (Mt. Waddington and Blackcomb Mountain in British Columbia stand in for K2.)
The actors -- including Raymond J.Barry, Patricia Charbonneau, Luca Bercovici and Hiroshi Fujioka -- gracefully combine their newly acquired mountaineering skills with their dramatic responsibilities.
Production values on a film shot under treacherous, oxygen-depriving conditions, are top of the world. Cinematographer Gabriel Beristain has almost literally validated the old cameraman's saying, "Give us a place to stand and we will photograph the world.''
K2
Paramount Pictures
A Trans Pacific Film Production in association with Miramax Films
Producers Jonathan Taplin, Marilyn Weiner, Tim Van Rellim
Executive producers Melvyn J. Estrin, Hal Weiner
Director Franc Roddam
Writers Patrick Meyers, Scott Roberts
Based on the play by Patrick Meyers
Director of photography Gabriel Beristain
Production designer Andrew Sanders
Music Chaz Jenkel
Costume designer Kathryn Morrison
Color/Dolby
Cast:
Taylor Brooks Michael Biehn
Harold Jamison Matt Craven
Phillip Claiborne Raymond J. Barry
Dallas Woolf Luca Bercovici
Jacki Metcalfe Patricia Charbonneau
Cindy Jamison Julia Nickson-Soul
Takane Shimuzu Hiroshi Fujioka
Running time -- 104 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
(c) The Hollywood Reporter...
The film, directed by Franc Roddam, nicely documents the balletic movements and strenuous effort that go into the perilous sport of alpine-style climbing. But with little involvement with the underdeveloped characters, an audience will experience scant emotional payoff for accompanying these mountaineers on their ascent of K2.
Paramount marketers face a task almost as difficult as climbing that inaccessible Pakistan mountain. Ancillary markets look equally as poor, as the film's most outstanding feature -- its visual razzle-dazzle -- will get lost on a small screen.
Michael Biehn and Matt Craven play climbing partners who are a convenient study in contrasts. Biehn's character is a you-only-live-once guy who tackles life with reckless glee. Craven provides the moderating ballast, a homebody whose only vice is an addiction to the rush of mountain climbing.
The two join a group of climbers headed for K2. Perfunctory personality conflicts keep things mildly dramatic until reaching the unromantically named Karakoram peak. (Mt. Waddington and Blackcomb Mountain in British Columbia stand in for K2.)
The actors -- including Raymond J.Barry, Patricia Charbonneau, Luca Bercovici and Hiroshi Fujioka -- gracefully combine their newly acquired mountaineering skills with their dramatic responsibilities.
Production values on a film shot under treacherous, oxygen-depriving conditions, are top of the world. Cinematographer Gabriel Beristain has almost literally validated the old cameraman's saying, "Give us a place to stand and we will photograph the world.''
K2
Paramount Pictures
A Trans Pacific Film Production in association with Miramax Films
Producers Jonathan Taplin, Marilyn Weiner, Tim Van Rellim
Executive producers Melvyn J. Estrin, Hal Weiner
Director Franc Roddam
Writers Patrick Meyers, Scott Roberts
Based on the play by Patrick Meyers
Director of photography Gabriel Beristain
Production designer Andrew Sanders
Music Chaz Jenkel
Costume designer Kathryn Morrison
Color/Dolby
Cast:
Taylor Brooks Michael Biehn
Harold Jamison Matt Craven
Phillip Claiborne Raymond J. Barry
Dallas Woolf Luca Bercovici
Jacki Metcalfe Patricia Charbonneau
Cindy Jamison Julia Nickson-Soul
Takane Shimuzu Hiroshi Fujioka
Running time -- 104 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
(c) The Hollywood Reporter...
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