～ The Final Showdown for the 2 Million Yen Prize and the Title of World's Best Begins, with ”Nijisanji” as Ambassadors ～

The Projection Mapping Association (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Michiyuki Ishi) will host the 12th annual "1minute Projection Mapping Competition," Japan's premier and one of the world's largest international projection mapping competitions. This event, which the Association has organized since 2012, will take place at the Seito Memorial Art Museum in Meiji Jingu Gaien.

This competition serves as the pinnacle stage for creators gathering from around the world, while continuously pioneering the possibilities of projection mapping by incorporating new technologies of the era, such as AI. This year, we anticipate the event will achieve further evolution through the new challenges presented by the 18 finalist teams selected to compete.

This year's schedule runs from Saturday, September 14 to Monday, September 16 (a national holiday). The final day will feature the Grand Prix and other award winners being decided, culminating in a spectacular awards ceremony. General admission is primarily available by reserving or purchasing paid tickets, which grant access to the viewing area. Please check the ticket information for details. We look forward to welcoming many participants and spectators.

Furthermore, this international competition will be held as the main event of the light festival "TOKYO LIGHTS," which has become a new seasonal tradition of light in Tokyo, continuing from the previous year.

 TOKYO LIGHTS welcomes VTuber ”Iezuru Shōbu ka Tokiwa (Nijisanji)” as its official ambassador, Harry Sugiyama as the main MC for the international projection mapping competition and awards ceremony, and Aki Shibuya as the supporting MC. This star-studded lineup will elevate this festival of light. Stay tuned.

▶ TOKYO LIGHTS 公式サイト：https://tokyolights.jp/

TOKYO LIGHTS Tickets available here (Membership registration required for purchase)
https://tokyolights-ticket.jp/s/tl/?ima=1506

▼ About the September International Event "1minute Projection Mapping Competition"

The 1minute Projection Mapping Competition is a globally renowned international projection mapping event with a distinguished history, now celebrating its 12th edition.
This year, we received 278 entries from 56 countries and regions around the world. Competing for the title of this year's world champion are short films ranging from 1 to 1 minute 59 seconds in length, all centered on the theme "Mirror."

◆ Finalists Announced for the 12th 1minute Projection Mapping Competition!

The finalists for the 12th 1minute Projection Mapping Competition have been decided.
This year, these 18 teams will compete for the world championship with their video works.

◆ Team Name (Country Name) List

・Machineast (Malaysia & Indonesia)
・Ari Dykier (Poland)
・Svitlana Reinish (Ukraine)
・Photonic Tonic (Mexico)
・RodarStudio (Chile)
・Wong (China)
・Kajiken (Japan)
・BBCDesign (Japan)
・Kentaro Tanaka (Japan)
・Dreamcatcher Studios (India)
・ruestungsschmie.de (Germany)
・Eloi Février (France)
・St. Frax (Italy)
・C.L.V.X (Indonesia)
・OOOPStudio (Italy)
・Elektrick.me (Bulgaria)
・Concave-Convex Workshop (China)
・VLOOPY (Romania)

▼ Regarding International Competition Judges

The judging panel for the international competition will convene with domestic and international projection mapping experts and industry authorities to conduct rigorous evaluations.
We will proceed.

◆ Judge and Invited Artist (Name / Title / Country) 

Filip Roca / Digital Media Artist / Spain
Vali Chincișan / Multimedia Artist specializing in Videomapping / Romania

 ◆ Judge (Name / Title / Country) 

Antoine Manier / Director, Rencontres Audiovisuelles / France 
Mariko Nishimura / President and CEO, HEART CATCH / Japan 
Tomokawa / Developer / AR Three Brothers / Japan 
Keisuke Toyoda / Specially Appointed Professor, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo; NOIZ; gluon / Japan
Tomoyuki Ishitani / Creative Director, Video Creator, Spatial Designer, Event Planner / Japan

◆ About Michiyuki Ishi, Overall Producer of the Competition / Head Judge

As an artist who captures video as light to stage spaces, he works both domestically and internationally. In 2011, he founded the Projection Mapping Association and is an internationally recognized leader frequently invited to plan and direct the world's largest international projection mapping competitions, produce projects for national initiatives, and serve as a speaker or judge at international festivals abroad.
As a creative director and producer with an artistic perspective, he has created numerous one-of-a-kind projects, including the light festival TOKYO LIGHTS and NIGHT WAVE, which illuminates the waves along the coast.

▼About TOKYO LIGHTS 2024

◆ About TOKYO LIGHTS "Light Entertainment Area"

Under the overall direction of Hirohito Junma, a director who has handled numerous large-scale events both domestically and internationally, Japan's leading creators gather in TOKYO. Together, they create a magnificent world of light brimming with an extraordinary sense of wonder. 

“STAR DANCE,” a breathtaking low-altitude drone light show featuring approximately 300 drones and performers, Experience five immersive live entertainment shows where light art meets cutting-edge technology: "GALAXY SYMPHONY," a colossal arena where approximately 10,000 wirelessly controlled penlights "FreFlow®" transform in sequence; "ETERNITY MIRROR MONOLITH," featuring a 7-meter-tall giant mirror and LED vision reflecting the future.

▼ TOKYO LIGHTS 2024 Overview

Name: TOKYO LIGHTS 2024
Event Dates: Saturday, September 14, 2024 to Monday, September 16, 2024 (Public Holiday)
Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM / Doors close at 9:00 PM Food and beverage area only※ Doors open at 4:00 PM / Doors close at 9:00 PM

　① Projection Mapping Area (International Competition)
 　■ September 14 (Sat) and 15 (Sun), 2024 / International Competition (2 performances)
　　　Part 1: 6:30 PM - 7:20 PM
　　　Part 2: 8:00 PM - 8:50 PM
　 ■ Monday, September 16, 2024 (National Holiday) International Competition (One Performance) and Awards Ceremony
　　　7:00 PM - 8:50 PM

　② Light Entertainment Area
　September 14 (Sat) to 16 (Mon, holiday), 2024 Doors open at 6:00 PM / Doors close at 9:00 PM
　Venue: Meiji Jingu Gaien Seito Memorial Art Museum (1-1 Kasumigaoka-cho, Shinjuku-ku)
　and Meiji Jingu Gaien General Ballpark Softball Field

※A special press screening will be held on Thursday, September 12. Details will be announced at a later date.
※For those unable to attend in person, the International Projection Mapping Competition and Awards Ceremony will be streamed online.
※This project is advancing environmentally conscious initiatives. (On-site power generation using biofuel)
※We plan to hold an exhibition in November. Details will be announced at a later date.

◆ About Tickets

We offer paid seating in the viewing area where you can enjoy the spectacular visual works of the International Projection Mapping Competition. Those under 18 years of age may use the viewing area free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.

A. Projection Mapping Viewing Area Seated Tickets Advance purchase required (Capacity: Approximately 1,400 people per session)
① International Competition Viewing (Paid Seating) and ② Admission to the Light Entertainment Area

B. Free Admission Tickets: Advance reservation required (Capacity: Approximately 10,000 people per day)
① International Competition Viewing (Standing Area※) and ② Admission to the Light Entertainment Area are included as a set.

※ Standing room capacity is approximately 1,600 people per session.
※ You must present your ticket on your smartphone or other device upon entry.

　▶チケット購入は公式サイトより：https://tokyolights.jp/