Kakure Baba

A father is about to regret making fun about the old legend of Kakure Baba, Japanese mystical creature who loves little children in her very own way...

  • Tyler Crane
    Director
  • Julien Uzan
    Writer
  • 株式会社 ZAWAZ
    Producer
  • Sonoko KAMEOKA
    Key Cast
    "Kakure Baba"
    ようこそ、美の教室へ (Youkoso, Bi no Kyoushitsu he)
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    隠れ婆
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 48 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 25, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Japan
  • Country of Filming:
    Japan
  • Language:
    Japanese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • PARIS FILM FESTIVAL
    Paris
    France
    April 29, 2021
    France Premiere
    Award: BEST HORROR
  • FULLSHOT CINE MAG

    September 5, 2021
    BEST HORROR FILM
  • TORONTO INDIE FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL
    Toronto
    Canada
    October 31, 2021
    BEST HORROR FILM
  • NEW YORK TRI-STATE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

    June 13, 2021
    FINALIST
  • NEW WAVE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
    Munich
    Germany
    May 29, 2021
    Germany Premiere
    FINALIST
  • ROMA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
    Roma
    Italy
    Italy Premiere
    FINALIST
  • TOKYO INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
    Tokyo
    Japan
    May 30, 2021
  • LOS ANGELES FILM AWARDS
    Los Angeles
    United States
    April 30, 2021
    SEMI-FINALIST
  • SEOUL WEBFEST 2021
    SEOUL
    Korea, Republic of
    August 15, 2021
Director Biography - Tyler Crane

Everyone has a life that can become an inspiration to another human being. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Tyler Crane moved to Japan in 2016 and started his filming career in hopes to be able to tell the stories of people that he finds sensational. Though a short filming career thus far, he has been achieving such goals in high volumes through documentary, music videography and online content. He is now pursuing narrative film after being an understudy of great directors based in Japan such as the likes of Hisashi Eto and Darryl Wharton - Rigby.

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Director Statement

As this is my first film, I really wanted to capture the essence of “Kakure Baba.”
I really enjoyed the story and I wanted to make not only something that would be a little frightening but also that would give you something to think about. I sincerely hope that you guys enjoy this film.