W∞ - Heritage of Soul -
This is the small town in Japan called Onomichi.
It is a mysterious town where we could feel the distorted time and space.
Fascinated by this town, we established a small video production company named QOOV.
We released some short movies as W∞ series in the past.
As time goes by, we have experienced various things and I have decided to seal off Onomichi deep in my heart.
And I have completed the final episode using unused shooting data which I have preserved with my new inspiration.
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The opening scene, going up the stairs.
The distortion of time and space occurs.
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The red image
Time is the continuation of a moment. time = the formation of time and space.
The space with time is dominated by physics and it has various restrictions.
The universe without physics is the real essence where we should be. But unfortunately I am in the space with physics right now.
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A scene thereafter
The camera is chasing through Onomichi where time and space are distorted.
The rock is Kagami iwa, the mirror rock from the path to Senkoji temple.
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Russian narration scene
I visit Onomichi and nurture my sensitivity.
"Surprise rather than empathy"
We feel empathy if it is within the knowledge and imagination that we are familiar with.
Generally, the word empathy is thought to be positive but we don’t.
Because there is no innovation in it.
What we aim for exists beyond your imagination and expectations.
This surprise can create our new era and has the power to change our lifestyle.
Let’s pursue what we can’t see.
All you need is a little more courage.
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The red circle and yellow circle
The red circle = I ( Takechan )
It has absolute power and imagination but it rotates and wavers using unnecessary energy. Then Jung-mee, the yellow circle appears and oriented me to the right way.
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Monochrome image
Agony, Hardship, Struggle
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Pinwheel scene
It may be Kenchan that controls time and space of Onomichi.
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The blue image
Finally, the wave of tranquility arrives after the agony, hardship and adversity.
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Performance of YUINA
Pursuing the cool.
The soul of Takechan enters into YUINA and expresses the passion of him. The colors of her face makeup symbolize Takechan, red, Jumg-mee, yellow, YUINA, blue, QOOV, black.
Russian narration
QOOV is a made-up word from COOL. QOOV is the superlative of cool. And it symbolizes the concept that we can realize our dreams and hopes through the bonds of people, dignified way of living, and keeping our faith. We believe that this is sure to lead to the ascent of our value and that QOOV is the coolest thing of all.
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Railroad crossing scene
The distortion of time and space regains its tranquility.
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The last scene
It was thought that Kenchan controlled time and space, but actually it was Jung-mee that controlled it.
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Takeshi InoueDirector
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Takeshi InoueWriter
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Jung-meeProducer
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YuinaKey Cast
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Project Type:Experimental, Short
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Genres:Art
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Runtime:7 minutes 53 seconds
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Completion Date:July 21, 2019
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Production Budget:2,000 USD
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Country of Origin:Japan
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Country of Filming:Japan
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Black & White and Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Madrid Film AwardsMadrid
Spain
Experimental Short Film Section / Finalist -
The Continental Film FestivalLos Angeles
United States
Best Shortfilm Section / Finalist -
The 6th edition of the Unfiltered Cinema Film FestivalMinsk
Belarus
March 14, 2020
World Premiere
Experimental Section / Finalist -
Rome Independent Prisma Film AwardsRome
Italy
World Premiere
Experimental Section / Official Selection -
Osaka International Film FestivalOsaka
Japan
Best Experimental Short Film Section / Semi-Finalist -
EdiPlay International Film FestivalÎle-de-France
France
Best Experimental Film Section / WINNER -
4th Dimension Independent Film FestivalBali
Indonesia
Best Experimental Film / WINNER -
Festival Internacional de MarbellaMarbella, Andalusia
Spain
Short Film Experimental, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actress Section / Official Selection -
Krimson Horyzon International Film FestivalKolkata, West Bengal
India
Best Experimental Section / WINNER -
Airflix Film FestivalLondon
United Kingdom
Best Short Experimental / WINNER -
Red Moon Film FestivalNYC
United States
Best short film / Official Selection -
Beyond the Curve International Film FestivalPalis
France
Best Experimental Film / Finalist -
Delta International Film Festival
India
Best Experimental Film / WINNER -
Multi Dimension Independent Film Festival
United Kingdom
Best Experimental Film / WINNER -
Bright International Film Festival
United Kingdom
Best Experimental Film / WINNER, Best Director / WINNER, Best Short Documentary / Finalist -
Robinson Film Awards (International Film Festival)Naples
Italy
Experimental Short (Main category) / WINNER -
FILMHAUS BerlinBerlin
Germany
Best Experimental Short / Official Selection -
Swedish International Film FestivalAlvica
Sweden
Best Experimental Film / Finalist -
4theatre selection.
4theatre Miscellaneous + 4theatre best selection. / Official Selection -
Filmfest International Film FestivalKolkata
India
Best Experimental Film (Main Category) / WINNER -
Paris International Short FestivalParis
France
Best Experimental Short / Finalist -
V.i.Z. Film Fest
Bulgaria
Best Short Experimental / Official Selection -
Paris Film AwardsParis
France
Experimental Film Section / Honorable Mention -
Cult Movies International Film Festival (4th Season)
United Kingdom
Best Short Experimental Section / WINNER -
Cooper Awards
Best Experimental Short Film Section, Official Selection -
Hollywood International Golden Age FestivalNew York
United States
Best Experimental short, Semi-Finalist -
London Indie Short FestivalLondon
United Kingdom
Experimental Shorts Section, Semi-Finalist -
Indian Indie Awards
India
The Best Short Film Section, Official Selection -
RED MOVIE AWARDSReims
France
Best Short (fiction) MAIN CATEGORY, Best Experimental (Additional), Official Selection -
Actor&Director Awards International Film FestivalSaint-Petersburg
Russian Federation
Best Actress (Short), Best Male Director Section (Short) / Official Selection -
Masters of CinemaMoscow
Russian Federation
Best Experimental Film Section / Official Selection -
Sweet Democracy Film AwardsRome
Italy
Experimental Film Section / WINNER -
Onyko Films AwardsTallinn
Estonia
Best Experimental Photography Section / WiNNER -
Berlin Shorts AwardBerlin
Germany
Best experimental short Section / Semi-Finalist -
Austin International Art FestivalAustin
United States
Best International Experimental Short Section / Semi-Finalist -
Dreamz Catcher International Film FestivalKolkata
India
Best Experimental Films Section / WINNER -
Florida ShortsFlorida
United States
Short Experimental Section / Semi-Finalist -
Lonely Wolf International Film FestivalLondon
United Kingdom
Experimental Film (Short) Section / Semi-Finalist -
World Indie Film Awards
Best Experimental Short / Honorable Mention -
Niagara Falls International Short FestivalNew York
United States
Best Experimental Short Section / Semi-Finalist -
Hong Kong Indie Film Festival
Hong Kong
Best experimental short section / Semi-Finalist -
Sydney Indie Short FestivalSydney
Australia
Best Experimental Short Section / Semi-Finalist -
8 & Halfilm AwardsRome
Italy
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY (EXPERIMENTAL SHORT) / WINNER -
Hollywood on the Tiber Film AwardsRome
Italy
Experimental Film / Official Selection, Best Director / WINNER -
Vancouver Independent Film FestivalVancouver
Canada
Best Experimental Short / Quarter-Finalist -
Rameshwaram International Film FestivalChennai
India
Experimental Films (Any length) / WINNER -
Dubai Independent Film FestivalDubai
United Arab Emirates
Best Experimental Short / Finalist -
Lily Indie Film FestOdesa
Ukraine
Best Short Experimental / Finalist -
Rameshwaram International Film FestivalTamil Nadu
India
Experimental Films (Any length) / WINNER -
Indiefare International Film FestivalOnline
Best Experimental Film / WINNER -
New York Neorealism Film AwardsRome
Italy
Experimental Film / Official Selection -
Athens International Monthly Art Film FestivalAthens
Greece
Best Experimental Film / Honorable Mention -
Moscow Gold AwardsMoscow
Russian Federation
Best Color Editing Section / WINNER -
Snow Leopard Film FestivalSaint-Petersburg
Russian Federation
Best Experimental Film / Official Selection -
South America AwardsSão Paulo
Brazil
Experimental Film Competition / Official Selection -
Dublin World Film FestivalDublin
Canada
Best experimental short Section / Semi-Finlist -
New Creators Film AwardsParis
France
Best Experimental Section / WINNER -
Crown International Film Festival
India
Best Experimental Film / WINNER -
Vesuvius International Film FestCampania
Italy
Best short movie Section / Official Selection, Best Director Section / Finalist -
kalakari film festKalakari
India
Special awards / Official Selection -
Tokyo Monthly International Film FestivalTokyo
Japan
Best Experimental Film Section, WINNER -
Madrid Arthouse Film FestivalMadrid
Spain
Experimental Short Section / Semi-Finalist -
Tietê International Film AwardsSão Paulo
Brazil
Experimental Short Film / Official Selection -
Rotterdam Independent Film FestivalRotterdam
Netherlands
Experimental short Section / Semi-Finalist -
Brazil International Monthly Independent Film FestivalRio de Janeiro
Brazil
Sound Design of Best Experimental Film / WINNER -
Paris Shorts Film AwardsParis
France
Best Experimental Short Section, Best Original Music / WINNER -
Movie Play International Film Festival
India
Best Experimental Film (Main Category) , Best Director (Sub Category) / WINNER -
Hollywood Indie Film AwardsLos Angeles
United States
Best Experimental Short / WINNER -
Seoul International Monthly Film FestivalSeoul
Korea, Republic of
Best Experimental Film Section / Finalist -
Ipê Amarelo Film Festival
Brazil
Short Film Section / WINNER -
Andromeda Film Festivalİstanbul
Turkey
Competition / WINNER -
GIMFA - Gralha International Monthly Film AwardsCuritiba
Brazil
Experimental Short Film Section / WINNER -
OTB | Only The Best Film AwardsFLORIDA
United States
Only The Best Experimental Short, Only The Best Editing, Only The Best Original Song or Score / WINNER -
The Gladiator Film Festivalİstanbul
Turkey
Jury Special Section / WINNER -
Cineplay International Film Festival
India
Best Experimental Film Section / WINNER -
Independent Cinephiles Short Film FestivalIstanbul
Turkey
Best Short Experimental, Best Actress, Best Editing, Best Sound Design / 4 categories WINNER -
First Women Film FestivalDoğu Azerbaycan
Iran, Islamic Republic of
Best Experimental / WINNER -
Latin America Film AwardsRio de Janeiro
Brazil
Best Experimental Film Section / Official Selection
Experimental Visualist