Yotera Yotera Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo; CEO: Yuka Kobayashi) reported its participation as an operations support partner in the "Umizora Film Festival 2026 in Awaji Island," held this past April.
As the festival's main program, the company premiered "Piccola felicità," the latest film directed, written, planned, produced, and starred in by Yutaka Mizutani. Yuka Kobayashi, representative of the company, played a key role in bringing the film to its first public screening as a co-producer.
### About Umizora Film Festival 2026 in Awaji Island The Umizora Film Festival is an outdoor event set against the rich natural backdrop of Awaji Island in the Seto Inland Sea. Images projected onto a giant screen floating at sea are accompanied by the sound of waves and starry skies, creating a sense of immersion and emotion unavailable in traditional theaters. For the 2026 edition, the program sought to deepen the dialogue between the audience, the work, and the local region within the unique enclosed space of the island.
### About the Film 'Piccola felicità' In this latest work, actor Yutaka Mizutani takes on five roles—director, screenwriter, planner, producer, and lead actor—embodying his cinematic philosophy. The title, "Piccola felicità," means "small happiness" in Italian.
**Key Features:** * **Ensemble Drama:** The story follows three generations of men and women at life's crossroads, interweaving their tales toward an unexpected sense of hope. * **Visual Beauty:** Focused on "beauty worth framing," the film features rich color expressions and moving music across every shot. * **Star-studded Cast:** Alongside Mizutani, the film features Nobue Iketani, Nahana, and Gamon Kaai. A major highlight is the first father-daughter co-starring with Mizutani's daughter, Shuri. The production also features music by Yoshiki Yamamoto and cinematography by Masahiro Aida.
Official Website: https://piccolafelicita.jp/
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- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: Event
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