NOXGALLERY Produces Opening Act and Digital Art Exhibition for 'SSFF & ASIA 2026', Asia's Largest International Short Film Festival
NOXGALLERY will produce the opening ceremony and digital art exhibitions for SSFF & ASIA 2026, starting May 25. Under the theme 'Cinema Engineering,' they will present an immersive experience through audio-visual performances and mathematical 3D animations.
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NOXGALLERY Co., Ltd. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Takakatsu Fujii) has announced that it will produce the opening act for the opening ceremony and the digital art exhibition at the Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2026 (SSFF & ASIA 2026), an Academy Award-accredited international short film festival. The event is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 25, 2026.
SSFF & ASIA has a history of exploring film expression through technologies such as 3D, CG, VR, AI, and sound XR. The 2026 theme, 'Cinema Engineering,' focuses on film as a 'design science' that constructs experiences for the audience by combining cameras, lighting, sound, and AI. NOXGALLERY aims to expand the viewing experience beyond the traditional screen through audio-visual expressions and digital art where visual, sound, and spatial experiences integrate.
### About the Opening Act
The opening act will feature 'Vorspiel: Witness,' an audio-visual performance piece. Based on a script and sound by HSP99 and visual materials by ATSUSHI and Vanezuva, the performance does not follow a fixed score. Instead, it weaves together images and sounds live according to the atmosphere and flow of the venue, serving as a prologue to the festival.
**Performance Overview:**
- **Title:** Vorspiel: Witness
- **Visual Direction:** ATSUSHI, Vanezuva
- **Script/Sound/Design:** HSP99
- **Production:** Cucha, NOXGALLERY
- **Format:** Audio-visual Performance
- **Duration:** Approx. 5 minutes
**Artist Profiles:**
- **ATSUSHI:** A creative technologist who has worked with VT Pro Design (Los Angeles) and won the Italian A' Design Award multiple times. Known for installations like 'Germination' exhibited at FestivalX (Dubai).
- **HSP99:** An interdisciplinary artist and technical researcher involved in interaction design for the Osaka Expo 2026 and art curation for international symposia hosted by the Swiss government and Ethereum Foundation.
- **Vanessa Varela (Vanezuva):** An interdisciplinary artist and cultural researcher active in fields including film, AI, and blockchain. Her work has been exhibited at Art Basel (Miami/Switzerland) and in major cities worldwide.
### About the Digital Art Exhibition
The venue will also screen 'UON Visuals Hypercolor Showreel' by Mike Voskakis / UON Visuals. This work features psychedelic, mathematical 3D animations that enhance the immersive nature of the festival space.
SSFF & ASIA has a history of exploring film expression through technologies such as 3D, CG, VR, AI, and sound XR. The 2026 theme, 'Cinema Engineering,' focuses on film as a 'design science' that constructs experiences for the audience by combining cameras, lighting, sound, and AI. NOXGALLERY aims to expand the viewing experience beyond the traditional screen through audio-visual expressions and digital art where visual, sound, and spatial experiences integrate.
### About the Opening Act
The opening act will feature 'Vorspiel: Witness,' an audio-visual performance piece. Based on a script and sound by HSP99 and visual materials by ATSUSHI and Vanezuva, the performance does not follow a fixed score. Instead, it weaves together images and sounds live according to the atmosphere and flow of the venue, serving as a prologue to the festival.
**Performance Overview:**
- **Title:** Vorspiel: Witness
- **Visual Direction:** ATSUSHI, Vanezuva
- **Script/Sound/Design:** HSP99
- **Production:** Cucha, NOXGALLERY
- **Format:** Audio-visual Performance
- **Duration:** Approx. 5 minutes
**Artist Profiles:**
- **ATSUSHI:** A creative technologist who has worked with VT Pro Design (Los Angeles) and won the Italian A' Design Award multiple times. Known for installations like 'Germination' exhibited at FestivalX (Dubai).
- **HSP99:** An interdisciplinary artist and technical researcher involved in interaction design for the Osaka Expo 2026 and art curation for international symposia hosted by the Swiss government and Ethereum Foundation.
- **Vanessa Varela (Vanezuva):** An interdisciplinary artist and cultural researcher active in fields including film, AI, and blockchain. Her work has been exhibited at Art Basel (Miami/Switzerland) and in major cities worldwide.
### About the Digital Art Exhibition
The venue will also screen 'UON Visuals Hypercolor Showreel' by Mike Voskakis / UON Visuals. This work features psychedelic, mathematical 3D animations that enhance the immersive nature of the festival space.
FAQ
Where can I buy tickets for the SSFF & ASIA 2026 opening ceremony?
Tickets are available on the official website: https://www.shortshorts.org/2026/opening-ceremony/.
Who are the artists involved in the opening act?
The performance 'Vorspiel: Witness' features artists ATSUSHI, Vanezuva (Vanessa Varela), and HSP99.
What is the theme of the 2026 festival?
The theme is 'Cinema Engineering,' exploring film as a design science combining technology like AI and acoustics.