Saitama Prefecture Decides to Hold "SKIP CITY KINETEC INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL"!
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- Saitama Prefecture Decides to Hold "SKIP CITY KINETEC INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL"!
- Saitama Prefecture will hold the "SKIP CITY KINETEC INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL" from January 31 to February 7, 2025. It inherits the legacy of a gateway for young creators, evolving from digital cinema to cutting-edge visual technologies.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 12, 2026
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Saitama Prefecture will hold the "SKIP CITY KINETEC INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL" from January 31 to February 7, 2025. It inherits the legacy of a gateway for young creators, evolving from digital cinema to cutting-edge visual technologies.
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- Saitama Prefecture Decides to Hold "SKIP CITY KINETEC INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL"! (June 12, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
- Date
- June 12, 2026
Saitama Prefecture will hold the "SKIP CITY KINETEC INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL" from January 31 to February 7, 2025. It inherits the legacy of a gateway for young creators, evolving from digital cinema to cutting-edge visual technologies.
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1 Name
SKIP CITY KINETEC INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
* "Kinetec" is a coined word representing "Kinema (Film) + Technology."
2 Event Period
Sunday, January 31, 2025 – Sunday, February 7, 2025 (8 days)
3 Venue
SKIP CITY SAi-CITY VISUAL PLAZA (3-12-63 Kami-Aoki, Kawaguchi City), and other locations.
4 Organizers
Saitama Prefecture, Kawaguchi City, Kawaguchi Chamber of Commerce and Industry
5 Features of this Film Festival
This festival will inherit the legacy of the "SKIP CITY INTERNATIONAL D-CINEMA FESTIVAL," which has focused on digital cinema since fiscal year 2003 when film was still mainstream, and has served as a gateway for young video creators. It will now evolve to the next stage.
(1) From "Digital" to the Era of "Cutting-Edge Visual Technologies"
Focusing on rapidly advancing cutting-edge visual technologies such as AI and VFX (Visual Effects), and the diversification of viewing environments beyond movie theaters, a competition for film and video works "using cutting-edge technologies" will be held.
(2) Promotion of Local Visual Industry
To further promote the visual industry, an exhibition and business matching event for the local visual industry and related businesses will be held, along with hands-on demonstrations of the latest visual technologies.
(3) Collaboration with NHK
SKIP CITY is developing a facility in Kawaguchi (tentative name) as a base for NHK's content production, such as historical dramas (scheduled to begin operation in fiscal year 2026). In response to this, the film festival plans to hold exhibitions in collaboration with NHK.
6 Other
Details regarding the application period for the competition and other matters will be announced sequentially as they are finalized.
Inquiries
Commercial and Service Industry Support Division, Industrial Labor Department, Video Content Section
Direct: 048-830-3734
Extension: 3734
E-mail: a3750@pref.saitama.lg.jp
FAQ
What is the purpose of the SKIP CITY KINETEC INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL?
The festival aims to foster the visual industry and discover new talent by holding a competition focused on cutting-edge visual technologies like AI and VFX, while inheriting its role as a gateway for young creators.
What does "Kinetec" mean?
"Kinetec" is a coined word combining "Kinema (Film)" and "Technology," referring to film and video works that utilize advanced technologies.
What specific activities will be conducted in collaboration with NHK?
As NHK is scheduled to establish a content production base in SKIP CITY, exhibitions and other events in collaboration with NHK are planned to coincide with this.
How will local visual industries be involved?
Hands-on demonstrations of the latest visual technologies and business matching events targeting local visual industry players are planned.
When will information on how and when to apply for the competition be available?
Details regarding the application period for the competition will be announced sequentially as they are finalized. Please await official announcements.