[Shochiku Adult Film School Release Commemoration] 'The magic of cinema is terribly terrifying.' 12 Days to Create 'One Film' with Director Taro Hyugaji. Now Recruiting Participants for the Practical Short Film Production Workshop!

Shochiku Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, President: Hiroshi Ida) has started recruiting participants for a "Practical Short Film Production Workshop" led by Director Taro Hyugaji as an instructor. This commemorates the release of "Shochiku Adult Film School", a new platform for creators that opened on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

This is not a simple desk-based lecture, but a super-practical workshop where you leap from the "viewing side" to the "creating side." Under the guidance of Director Hyugaji, all participants will become one team and create a single short film from scratch.
As long as you have a passion for movies, even those with no experience are highly welcome. We sincerely await your challenge in filmmaking.

■ The 3 Thrills of "Making a Movie Together"

- Weaving the script together:
From plotting to completing the script, we sit face-to-face to discuss and refine the story.

- Sharing the roles:
Director, assistant director, camera assistant, sound assistant, production, and even acting. While receiving robust support from active, front-line professional technical staff (camera/sound), participants will take turns and cooperate to handle every position.

- Running the set together:
From indoor to outdoor location shoots, the team will overcome everything that happens on set, such as unexpected changes in lighting or city noise, and carve that moment into the video.

[Event Outline]
Name: Short Film Production Workshop ~12 Days to Create "One Film" with Director Taro Hyugaji~
Instructor: Director Taro Hyugaji (Grave of the Fireflies [Live-action], Children's Canteen, etc.)
Period: Scheduled for 12 sessions starting Sunday, May 10, 2026 (Every Sunday)
Location: Within Tokyo *Details will be provided separately after participation is confirmed
Capacity: 15 people (Selection system) *Minimum number of participants: 10
Tuition fee: 110,000 yen (Tax included)

Content:
Preparation stage (Sessions 1-8): Scenario development, location scouting, casting, costume and prop prep, etc.
Shooting stage (Sessions 9-11): 3-day intensive location shoot (Supported by professional camera/sound staff)
Finishing (Session 12): Attending the editing session

★For details, click here: https://otona-cinema.com/products/event003

[Regarding Application and Selection]
Because this workshop prioritizes collaborative work as an entire team above all else, we employ a pre-selection system. Please let us hear your passionate desire to "create something together with peers."

*Free membership registration for "Shochiku Adult Film School" is required to apply.

■ Message from the Instructor: Director Taro Hyugaji (Excerpt)
The magic of cinema is terribly terrifying. What is it that attracts people so much? My mentor, Director Kazuo Kuroki, used to say, "Cinema is what most resembles life." Would you all like to get just a little bit closer to that magic?