【Follow-up】Judo Gold Medalist Natsumi Kakuda Selected as Presenter for International Projection Mapping Competition!【9/16】
2024.9.5
~ World-class top athletes take the stage, adding even more color to Japan's renowned festival of light ~
It has been confirmed that Natsumi Tsunoda (SBC Shonan Beauty Clinic), the 2024 Paris Olympics gold medalist in the 48kg category, will take the stage as a presenter at the awards ceremony for the “1minute Projection Mapping Competition” (hereafter, the International Competition), Japan's own world-class international projection mapping competition now in its 12th year.
This brings together in Tokyo an impressive lineup already announced: breakdancer Shigekix (Dai-ichi Life), trampoline athlete Hikaru Mori (TOKIO Incarnate/Kanazawa Gakuin University Club), and for the first time in TOKYO LIGHTS history, all finalist teams (18 groups from 14 countries worldwide) alongside the MCs. This international competition awards ceremony, hosted by MCs Harry Sugiyama and Aki Shibuya, will be held on Monday, September 16 (a national holiday) at the Seito Memorial Art Museum in Meiji Jingu Gaien.
Last year's award ceremony scene This international competition is organized and hosted by the Projection Mapping Association (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Michiyuki Ishi), which has been planning and holding it since 2012. It will be held as the main content of the light festival 'TOKYO LIGHTS', which continues to be a new Tokyo seasonal tradition of light, following the previous event. Advance ticket reservation is required for attendance. While a free standing viewing area is available, reserving or purchasing a paid ticket allows you to enjoy the powerful visual works from a seated viewing area. Please check the ticket information for details. Ticket reservations and purchases are available via the TOKYO LIGHTS official website: https://tokyolights.jp/ ▼About the 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 competition. This year, we received 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 "Mirror".
The Finalists for the 12th 1minute Projection Mapping Competition Have Been Selected! The finalists for the 12th 1minute Projection Mapping Competition have been determined. This year, 18 teams from 14 countries worldwide will compete for the title of world's best with their video works. 1minute Projection Mapping Competition 2024 Finalists List
◆ 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-Convex 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. 2024 International Competition Judges ◆ Judge and Invited Artist (Name / Title / Country)
Antoine Manier / Director, Rencontres Audiovisuelles / France Mariko Nishimura / Representative Director, HEART CATCH / Japan Tomu Kawada / Developer, AR Three Brothers / Japan Keisuke Toyoda / Specially Appointed Professor, Tokyo University of Science; NOIZ; gluon / Japan Michiyuki Ishi / Creative Director, Video Creator, Spatial Designer, Event Planner / Japan
▼ About Michiyuki Ishi, Overall Producer / Head Judge Active internationally as an artist 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 serve as a speaker or judge at international festivals overseas. As a creative director and producer with an artistic perspective, he has created numerous unique projects such as the light festival TOKYO LIGHTS and NIGHT WAVE, which illuminates coastal waves.
▼ About TOKYO LIGHTS 2024 TOKYO LIGHTS is Japan's largest "Festival of Light," held at Meiji Jingu Gaien, sending a shining message from Tokyo to the world. Experience an immersive light experience where cutting-edge technology and entertainment converge, including the "International Projection Mapping Competition" where the world's top visual creators compete.
Official Website: https://tokyolights.jp/ ▶ 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 and beverage area opens at 4:00 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. ※ To allow those unable to attend to enjoy the event, the International Projection Mapping Competition and awards ceremony will be streamed online. This project incorporates environmentally conscious initiatives. (On-site power generation using biofuel) An exhibition is planned for November. Details will be announced later. ▶ Organizing Bodies / Related Sites, SNS Organizer: TOKYO LIGHTS 2024 Executive Committee, Co-organizer: Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Supported by: Shinjuku City Planning Cooperation: Projection Mapping Association (General Incorporated Foundation) Planning/Production/Operation: Sony Music Solutions Inc.