SAPPORO SHORT FEST 2023

DOCS for SDGs + Micro Docs

Kimono Renaissance

After working as a maiko in Kyoto, Rei Hirose worked as a kimono maker. In the course of her work, she learned that old kimonos were being thrown away in large quantities or were being handled in a disorderly manner at antique markets, and this pained her. She collects discarded kimonos and tries her hand at upcycling.

Shingo Ota

Documentary | Japan | 2023 | 0:10:12

Cross-border Soccer Boys

A grass soccer club that was born in a poor area of Nigeria. They are given a chance to compete in an international tournament and make a shocking world debut.
Dayo and his friends, who aim to play in Europe's top league, entered a selection meeting where scouts from Europe gather, but are stopped for some unexpected reason.
A story of the struggles of a Japanese and young Nigerian boys who challenge inequality.

Hirokazu Kishida

Documentary | Japan | 2023 | 0:10:58

TOKKATSU: Character Building

Japanese-style education known as TOKKATSU is gaining popularity in Egypt. Students cleaning their own classrooms, having discussions among themselves, and showing leadership as daily coordinators are all the norm in Japan. What makes it so appealing from the Egyptian perspective? We re-examine Japanese education, through the eyes of the Egyptians.

Ema Ryan Yamazaki

Documentary | Japan | 2023 | 0:10:58

UTOPIA AGRICULTURE Project Documentary 2021-2022

Regenerative agriculture to restore the biodiversity of soil and plants has begun in the Bankei forest on the outskirts of Sapporo. A record of the year that is the beginning.

Akiyoshi Kitagawa

Documentary | Japan | 0:03:30

Take it easy

Kobanyan is an LGBTQ person and also works as an influencer on SNS. How exactly does Kobanyan carry out her influencer activities?

Shota Inagaki

Documentary | Japan | 0:02:42

"Guardian of the sea" Seaweed Fisherman

A sea where fishing continues to be poor. However, there are things that only people who know the field can convey. You can change things by telling them. A story depicting the challenges of Futoshi Aizawa, who lives as a seaweed fisherman.

Naohiro Sawada

Documentary | Japan | 0:03:30

This is my field, my decision

Don't let them decide just because they are disabled. Decide for yourself what you want to do, not what you can do. Through his thoughts, he presents one way of society.

Ryo Sato

Documentary | Japan | 0:03:30

The Border: What is family?

In Shimane Prefecture, which is rich in nature, there is a young man who pours his heart and soul into solving the problems of people in poverty. "The solution is to eliminate family boundaries." What are his thoughts on accepting a "red stranger" into his home?

Hiroyuki Fukuyori

Documentary | Japan | 0:03:29

TATAMI Tales

Mr. Hagamaki, a tatami craftsman from Tokyo, works with farmers to protect the endangered Shito Ichi, which is cultivated in Kunisaki City, Oita Prefecture, and strongly emphasizes the charm of the disappearing tatami culture and its sustainable value.

Masaaki Niiyama

Documentary | Japan | 0:03:30

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