~ An exhibition screening all award-winning works from 2021 to 2024
will be held at the same venue from November 8th to 10th! ~
The 12th annual 1minute Projection Mapping Competition, one of the world’s largest international projection mapping competitions originating from Japan, has selected Kentaro Tanaka (Japan) as the Grand Prize winner, and the award ceremony was held on Monday, September 16th (national holiday) at the Meijijingu Gaien Memorial Picture Gallery. The award plate, created by combining two craft techniques “Edo Kiriko” and “Kumiko” work, was presented by presenters including Vice-Governor Ushioda, 2024 Paris Olympic 48kg gold medalist Natsumi Tsunoda (associated with the Japanese company SBC Shonan Beauty Clinic), breaking athlete Shigekix (associated with the Japanese company Dai-ichi Life), and trampoline athlete Hikaru Mori (associated with the Japanese company TOKIO INKARAMI/Kanazawa Gakuin University Club).
The Grand Prize winner Kentaro Tanaka made the following comment “I am incredibly happy to receive such a prestigious prize on this amazing stage. I will continue to work hard to create even better works in the future”, and spoke of his joy at having his work recognized on a global stage and his outlook for the future. The other prize winners also shared their joy at being highly praised for their creative expressions. In addition, a video message was received from Tokyo Governor Koike, who offered warm words of encouragement, filling the venue with excitement and emotion.
who offered warm words of encouragement, filling the venue with excitement and emotion.
This international competition has been planned and held since 2012 by the Projection Mapping Association of Japan (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo, Representative: Michiyuki Ishita), and was held as the main content of the light festival “TOKYO LIGHTS”, which has become a new light feature in Tokyo since the last time. TOKYO LIGHTS is scheduled to be held again from November 8th (Friday) to November 10th (Sunday), and the Memorial Picture Gallery will be screening a projection mapping show where you can once again see the Grand Prix and other award-winning works from the past four years. More details will be released at a later date. Please look forward to it.
▼ 2024 Award Winning Works
Grand Prize (Tokyo Governor Prize) Kentaro Tanaka (Japan)
● Second Prize ： Elektrick.me (Bulgaria)
Work Title：ECHO
● Third Prize： ruestungsschmie.de (Germany)
Work Title：REFRACTION³
● Tokyo Tokyo Prize ： Eloi Février (France)
Work Title：Water Mirror
● Audience Prize ： Dreamcatcher Studios (India)
Work Title：Real Eyes. Realise. Real Lies.
▼Overall Producer / Chief Judge Michiyuki Ishita
Overall Producer / Chief Judge Michiyuki Ishita
This year’s theme, ‘Mirror’, poses the question of what we see and what we choose to believe. Despite it is his first time competing and being quite young, Kentaro Tanaka created an outstanding piece, earning him the Grand Prize. I am personally delighted that, for the first time, in 11 years, a Japanese creator has won the Grand Prize. Additionally, this year saw a record-breaking of 17 creators gathering at the venue. I am grateful to have shared this moment with all of you, and I look forward to the exhibition scheduled in November.
▼ Prize Plates to be awarded at the International Competition
The prize plates presented to the winners are created with a special design that reflects the characteristics of each region and theme.
The special design of the prize plates, which combine the craft techniques of both parties with the mirror theme, will serve as a symbol of the highest honor at the global competition in Tokyo.
▼About the international “1minute Projection Mapping Competition”
The 1minute Projection Mapping Competition is a historic and prestigious international projection mapping competition now in its 12th year.
This year, 278 entries were received from 56 countries and regions around the world. With the theme of “Mirror,” participants will compete for this year’s best short video work of 1 minute to 1 minute 59 seconds.
Official website: https://1minute-pm.com/
▼About TOKYO LIGHTS 2024
TOKYO LIGHTS is Japan’s largest light festival, held at Meijijingu Gaien, sending a shining message from Tokyo to the world. You can enjoy an immersive light experience that combines cutting-edge technology and entertainment, including the “Projection Mapping International Competition” where the world’s top video creators compete.
Official website: https://tokyolights.jp/
