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Tokyo Strides
J.J. Vazquez
An American runner's final bid for glory in Tokyo sparks
an unexpected bond with a rising local.
Project Title: Tokyo Strides
Genre: Sports Drama (Focus Track)
Project Lead: J.J. Vazquez
Project Overview:
Tokyo Strides follows an American middle-distance runner at the
twilight of her career who travels to Tokyo for one last chance
at glory, only to discover a new beginning through a heartfelt
bond with a young local athlete. Set against the backdrop of the
World Championships, the film explores resilience, connection,
and the human spirit, while shedding light on the
often-overlooked struggles of female athletes balancing sporting
excellence with family responsibilities.
Episode 37
Wu Ye
A young woman enters the world of a time-travel drama,
reuniting with her late parents in a dreamlike feast.
Project Title: Episode 37
Genre: Fantasy Film (Fun Track)
Project Lead: Wu Ye
Project Overview:
On a summer afternoon, Ye is dubbing for a time-travel drama
when, as if by magic, she is drawn into the scene itself. There
she finds her childhood home and reunites with her long-deceased
parents, who appear young again as they prepare a surreal
banquet. Together they sing, dance, and drink in joy—until they
awaken, lost in time. Told from a female perspective, this short
film blends reality and illusion to explore family, memory,
loss, and rebirth.
Anohi
Lilia Miki
A boy's quiet train ride becomes a journey through grief,
memory, and connection.
Project Title: Anohi
Genre: Poetic Short (Focus Track)
Project Lead: Lilia Miki
Project Overview:
Anohi is a poetic short film set on a rural Japanese train,
where a fleeting encounter between a teenage boy and an old man
reveals themes of grief, legacy, and intergenerational
connection. With minimal dialogue and quiet lyricism, the film
slows us down in contrast to today's fast-paced digital
world, fostering reflection on memory, vulnerability, and
overlooked humanity while amplifying underrepresented voices
across cultures.
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