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Let’s go! Love Ishinomaki “United smiles across the world”

This documentary film follows Tokyo-based Ishinomaki Tourism Ambassadors Miyuki Shigeta, who have been working to bring about a "smile recovery" following the Great East Japan Earthquake.
The film follows them as they work as symbols of smile recovery at the annual Ishinomaki River Opening Festival, alongside university students from Tokyo, outside Miyagi Prefecture. With full cooperation from Ishinomaki City Hall, they are spreading smiles from Ishinomaki to the world. This year's event kicks off with a "prayer for smiles" at Kashima Miko Shrine.

  • TOMOHISA ISHIGAMI
    Director
  • MIYUKI SHIGETA
    Key Cast
    "MIYUKI"
  • TOMOHISA ISHIGAMI
    Producer
  • SORA SHIGETA
    Cutician and Dresser
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    愛にいこう石巻「天下笑顔統一」
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 33 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 24, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    4,000 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
  • Angel Film Awards Monaco International Film Festival 2025
    Monte Carlo
    November 21, 2025
    World Premiere
    Five film festival awards!! 21st ANGEL FILM AWARDS 2025 MONACO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL　 ＜Saturday Evening Opener＞
  • Angel Film Awards Monaco International Film Festival 2025
    Monte Carlo
    November 21, 2025
    World Premiere
    Humanitarian Angel Film Award Winning
  • Angel Film Awards Monaco International Film Festival 2025
    Monte Carlo
    November 21, 2025
    World Premiere
    Best Environmental Awareness Winning
  • Angel Film Awards Monaco International Film Festival 2025
    Monte Carlo
    November 21, 2025
    World Premiere
    Independent Spirit Award（Feature) Winning
  • Angel Film Awards Monaco International Film Festival 2025
    Monte Carlo
    November 21, 2025
    World Premiere
    Best Producer（Short）Winning TOMOHISA ISHIGAMI
  • Angel Film Awards Monaco International Film Festival 2025
    Monte Carlo
    November 21, 2025
    World Premiere
    Best Original Music（Short）Winning J.NAMIDA / MIYUKI SHIGETA
Director Biography - TOMOHISA ISHIGAMI

＜Five awards＞
Angel Film Awards Monaco International Film Festival 2025
Humanitarian Angel Film Award Winning
Best Environmental Awareness Winning
Independent Spirit Award（Feature) Winning
Best Producer（Short）Winning TOMOHISA ISHIGAMI
Best Original Music（Short）Winning J.NAMIDA/MIYUKI SHIGETA

VJ & Documentary Film Director. Winner of the "Best of Manhattan" award for 8 consecutive years in New York, USA & Hall of Fame member. Impression Training®-VJ113

21st ANGEL FILM AWARDS 2025 MONACO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL　 ＜Saturday Evening Opener＞
First directorial work　“United smiles across the world” 2025

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Director Statement

I am a film director who creates documentaries from a VJ's perspective. This film, Let's go! Love Ishinomaki "United smiles across the world," is my directorial debut at an international film festival.

Right now, wars and natural disasters are occurring all over the world. We dedicate this work to everyone in the hope of helping countries, cities, and hearts recover. It may take a long time, but let's keep trying and not give up.

Your smile will save the world!
TOMOHISA ISHIGAMI