The 12th International Projection Mapping Competition will be held at Meiji Jingu Gaien from September 14 to 16! 18 works from 14 countries and up-and-coming creators will gather.
2024.8.15
～ The Final Showdown for the $200,000 Prize and World Championship Title 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 largest international projection mapping event, at the Meiji Jingu Gaien Seito Memorial Art Museum.
This competition serves as the pinnacle stage for creators gathering from around the world, while continuously exploring the potential of projection mapping by incorporating new technologies of the era, such as AI. This year, the competition is expected to achieve further evolution through the new challenges presented by the 18 finalist creators.
This year's schedule runs from Saturday, September 14th to Monday, September 16th (a national holiday). The final day will feature the award ceremony, where the Grand Prix winner and other prize recipients will be announced. General admission is primarily available by reserving or purchasing paid tickets for viewing seats. Please check the ticket information for details. We look forward to your participation and attention.
Furthermore, this international competition will continue to be held as the main content of the light festival “TOKYO LIGHTS”, which has become a new seasonal tradition of light in Tokyo.
TOKYO LIGHTS welcomes VTuber “Iruwa Shobu 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 Support MC. This star-studded lineup will energize the festival. Stay tuned!
▶ TOKYO LIGHTS Official Site: https://tokyolights.jp/ Purchase TOKYO LIGHTS Tickets Here (Membership registration required for application): https://tokyolights-ticket.jp/s/tl/?ima=1506
▼ About the September International Competition "1minute Projection Mapping Competition"
The 1minute Projection Mapping Competition, now in its 12th edition, is a globally renowned and prestigious international projection mapping event. This year saw 278 entries from 56 countries and regions worldwide. Participants will compete for the title of world's best with short video works lasting between 1 minute and 1 minute 59 seconds, themed around "Mirror".
◆ Finalists for the 12th 1minute Projection Mapping Competition Announced! The finalists for the 12th 1minute Projection Mapping Competition have been decided. This year, these 18 teams will compete for the world title with their video works. ◆ Team Name (Country) 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 Studio (China)・VLOOPY (Romania)
▼ About the International Competition Judges The international competition judging panel will conduct rigorous evaluations, welcoming experts in projection mapping and the industry from both Japan and abroad. ◆ Judges & Invited Artists (Name / Title / Country)
Filip Roca / Digital Media Artist / Spain Vali Chincișan / Multimedia Artist specializing in Videomapping / Romania ◆ Judges (Name / Title / Country) Antoine Manier / Director, Rencontres Audiovisuelles / France Mariko Nishimura / Representative Director, HEART CATCH / Japan Keisuke Toyoda / Tokyo University of Science, Institute of Industrial Science, Specially Appointed Professor, NOIZ, gluon / Japan Tomoyuki Ishi / Creative Director, Japan Japan Tomu Kawada / Developer/AR Three Brothers / Japan Keisuke Toyoda / Specially Appointed Professor, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo; NOIZ; gluon / Japan Michiyuki Ishi / Creative Director, Video Creator, Spatial Designer, Event Planner / Japan ◆ About Michiyuki Ishi, Overall Festival Producer / Head Judge
An artist active internationally who captures video as light to stage spaces. Founded the Projection Mapping Association in 2011. An internationally recognized leader frequently invited to plan and direct the world's largest international projection mapping competitions, produce national projects, and lecture or judge at international festivals abroad. As a creative director and producer with an artistic perspective, he has created numerous unique projects, including the light festival TOKYO LIGHTS and NIGHT WAVE, which illuminates coastal waves. ▼About TOKYO LIGHTS 2024 TOKYO LIGHTS is Japan's largest "light festival," held at Meiji Jingu Gaien, sending a shining message from Tokyo to the world. Experience an immersive light experience blending cutting-edge technology and entertainment, including the "International Projection Mapping Competition" where the world's top visual creators compete. Official Website: https://tokyolights.jp/ ◆ About TOKYO LIGHTS "Light Entertainment Area"
Under the overall direction of Daiichi Junma, a director renowned for numerous large-scale events both domestically and internationally, Japan's leading creators gather in TOKYO. Together, they create a magnificent world of light overflowing with a sense of the extraordinary. Experience the breathtaking low-altitude drone light show "STAR DANCE," woven by approximately 300 drones and performers, "GALAXY SYMPHONY," a colossal arena where approximately 10,000 wirelessly controlled penlights "FreFlow®" transform in sequence, and "ETERNITY MIRROR MONOLITH," where a 7-meter-tall giant mirror and LED vision reflect the future. Experience five immersive live entertainment shows fusing light art with cutting-edge technology.
▼ TOKYO LIGHTS 2024 Overview
Name: TOKYO LIGHTS 2024 Dates: Saturday, September 14 to Monday, September 16, 2024 (National Holiday) Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM / Event closes at 9:00 PM ※ Food & Beverage Area only: Doors open at 4:00 PM / Event closes at 9:00 PM
① Projection Mapping Area (International Competition) ■ September 14 (Sat), 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 (1 performance) / Awards Ceremony 7:00 PM - 8:50 PM
② Light Entertainment Area: September 14 (Sat) - 16 (Mon, Holiday), 2024 / Doors Open 6:00 PM / Doors Close 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 later. *For those unable to attend, the International Projection Mapping Competition and Awards Ceremony will be streamed online. *This project incorporates environmentally conscious initiatives (self-generated power using biofuel). *An exhibition is planned for November. Details will be announced separately.
◆ About Tickets Paid seating is available in the viewing area to enjoy the powerful visual works of the International Projection Mapping Competition. Those under 18 years old can use the viewing area for free on a first-come, first-served basis.
A. Projection Mapping Viewing Area Seated Ticket: Advance purchase required (Capacity: approx. 1,400 per session) ① International Competition viewing (paid seating) and ② Entry to the Light Entertainment Area B. Free Admission Ticket: Advance reservation required (Capacity: approx. 10,000 per day) ① International Competition viewing (standing area*) and ② Entry to the Light Entertainment Area
* Standing area capacity: Approximately 1,600 people per session * Present your ticket on your smartphone or similar device upon entry. ▶ Purchase tickets via the official website: https://tokyolights.jp/
