The 12th 1minute Projection Mapping Competition In TOKYO LIGHTS 2024
Saturday, September 14, 2024 – Monday, September 16, 2024 (Public Holiday)
Meiji Jingu Gaien Seito Memorial Art Museum
The 1minute Projection Mapping Competition, which began in 2012, is a globally renowned event with a long history and high prestige.
This is an international projection mapping competition originating in Japan.
Each year, under a different production theme, the world's best work is judged through short films ranging from 1 minute to 1 minute 59 seconds.
From top creators around the world to emerging young talents, all mingling together at a high level.
This is a one-of-a-kind festival in Japan where you can experience a diverse array of unique works all at once.
Every year, this competition discovers new top creators who will shape the future of projection mapping.
It has garnered significant attention from mapping creators worldwide, to the extent that it exerts a profound influence.
This year, under the theme "Mirror: Kagami," we received 278 entries from 56 countries and regions around the world.
Films to be screened
FINALIST
Finalists' works
Title / Team Name / Country or Region
※In order of entry
GUESTS
Guest Creators
RADIANT
Filip Roca Spain
En Garde Avant Garde
Vali Chincișan Romania
Ambassador
Either iris or sweet flag
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Award Ceremony MC
Harry Sugiyama
Born in Tokyo in 1985 and raised in the UK. Has a British father and a Japanese mother. Multilingual, speaking Japanese, English, Chinese, and French. Hosted NHK BS1's "Hot Asia" Wednesday through Friday from 2012 to 2013. Served as a regular on Nippon TV's "Anything World Ranking: Nep Imoto's World Rankings" until 2016. Regular appearances on Fuji TV's "Nonstop," J-WAVE's "POP OF THE WORLD," and NHK E TV's "Basic English for Hospitality."
JURORS
Jurors
Ishita Michiyuki
Japan
Representative Director, Projection Mapping Association (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation); Representative Director, Colors Creation Inc. An artist who captures video as light to create spatial performances, active both domestically and internationally. Founded the Projection Mapping Association in 2011, organizing the world's largest international projection mapping competition and various projects. As a creative director and producer with an artistic perspective, he has created numerous unique projects. He is an internationally recognized leader frequently invited to produce for overseas international festivals and national projects, as well as to lecture and serve as a judge.
Filip Roca
Independent digital artist. Widely recognized for his visually striking video mapping works. Based in Barcelona and Lisbon, he has over a decade of experience in animation, motion graphics, and art direction. In 2015, he embarked on a personal project focused on architectural video projection, projection mapping, and live generative visuals. Since then, his work has been presented worldwide.
Vali Chincișan
Romania
A multimedia artist specializing in video mapping, known for works that fuse innovative technology with rich cultural narratives. His art transcends traditional boundaries by integrating elements of light, sound, and visual storytelling to create immersive experiences. His creative talent has earned him international acclaim and numerous awards. In 2023 alone, he secured first place at prestigious festivals in Dublin, Tokyo, and Weimar, demonstrating his ability to resonate with diverse audiences worldwide. Throughout his career, he has consistently pushed the boundaries of video mapping, as reflected in acclaimed works like 'Life is Eryfg' and 'Urban Tree,' which received high praise in Brazil and Spain respectively.
Antoine Manier
France
Director of Rencontres Audiovisuelles 1998: Founded Rencontres Audiovisuelles, dedicated to the production and distribution of short films 2001: Founded the Rencontres Audiovisuelles Film Festival, integrating short films, conferences, and audiovisual workshops to specialize in digital creation. The festival has continued as an international short film festival since 2004. Launched a second festival dedicated to animated films, Fête de l'anim', the same year.
Mariko Nishimura
Japan
Started career as an IT engineer at IBM Japan. Obtained patent for global language search taxonomy. Later served as Field Marketing Manager at Adobe Systems. Joined creative agency VASQUEL as Producer in 2011. Won Cannes Lions Gold Award. Co-founded HEART CATCH Inc. in 2014. Co-founded HEART CATCH LA in Los Angeles, USA in 2020. Leveraging a career in technology and creative fields, has been extensively involved in planning new business ventures for corporations and local governments. Invests in and provides growth and operational support to startups in Japan and the US (J-Startup Supporter). Member of the Cabinet Office Japan Open Innovation Grand Prize Expert Committee. Member of the Digital Agency Spin-off Web3 Research Group DAO ”Dig DAO”. Instructor at Art Thinking Collective (Paris, France / ESCP Business School). Official columnist for Forbes Japan. Visiting Professor at Musashino Art University. Fellow of Hamamatsu City. Fellow of Shizuoka Prefecture.
Kawada Tomu
Japan
AR Three Brothers. After working for a decade at a manufacturer developing patents, he has been active since 2009 as the eldest member of the development unit AR Three Brothers. They expand across every domain—from entertainment to art, from space to time, from Roppongi Hills to Nihonbashi. Currently featured on J-WAVE's 'INNOVATION WORLD'. The documentary series 'The Wonderful World of the AR Three Brothers', closely following their development work, airs occasionally on BS Fuji. They have a regular column in WIRED magazine and have published books including 'Augmented Reality-esque' and 'The AR Three Brothers' Project Proposals'.
Keisuke Toyoda
Japan
Professor, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo; NOIZ; gluon Born in Chiba Prefecture, 1972. 1996–2000: Tadao Ando Architects. 2002–2006: SHoP Architects (New York). In 2007, co-founded NOIZ with Jiaxuan Cai, based in Tokyo and Taipei; Kosuke Sakai joined in 2016. In 2017, co-founded gluon, a cross-disciplinary platform focused on "Architecture/Urbanism × Tech × Business," with Mitsuhiro Kaneda. Advisor for the Osaka/Kansai Expo 2025 Bid Site Plan (2017–2018). Vice President of the Architectural Information Society (2020–present). Osaka Common Ground Living Lab (2020). Founding Director of the General Incorporated Association Metaverse Japan (2022–present). Since 2021, Specially Appointed Professor at the InterSpace Research Center, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo.
extra prize
Prize Plate
The prize plate presented to the winner is specially designed each time to reflect the unique characteristics of the region or theme.
This specially designed prize plate, which combines the craftsmanship of both parties with the theme of mirrors, will symbolize the highest honor at the global competition in Tokyo.
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1minute Projection Mapping Competition in TOKYO LIGHTS 2026
Saturday, May 23rd - Sunday, May 31st, 2026
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No.1, Tomin Hiroba and Shinjuku Chuo Park
TOKYO LIGHTS is a creative ”festival of lights” that colors the night in Tokyo.
This year's event will be the main project of TOKYO LIGHTS 2026.
