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Japan's Leading AI Filmmaker Fully Explains "How to Create Films Using Generative AI"

Since 2024, generative AI tools like Google Veo and Runway have emerged one after another, fundamentally changing the common sense of video production. In Hollywood, investments in film production utilizing AI technology are also intensifying, and AI film festivals are rapidly increasing worldwide. "The democratization of cinema" is becoming a reality.

"Start Movie & Video Production with Generative AI," a book by Taisho Nakazawa, CEO of AI film studio "Stargazer" and film director, has been released by Ohmsha, Ltd.

From a Team of 100 to One Person, Production Costs Reduced to 1/100th, Production Period from 3 Years to 10 Months: All Methods that Overturned Conventional Film Production Revealed

Traditionally, filmmaking required immense costs and large teams. However, the dramatic evolution of generative AI is overturning this norm. Among these developments, the feature-length film "Summer Triangle," entirely composed of AI-generated visuals, emerged from Japan, leading the world. Director Taisho Nakazawa, with no prior filmmaking experience, single-handedly produced the visuals using generative AI. He reduced production costs to 1/100th of conventional methods. The film has been highly acclaimed globally, winning awards at international film festivals in 10 countries, including the Los Angeles Film Awards and the British Film Festival. This work proved that "AI is not just a tool, but a partner that expands the creator's imagination."

'Summer Triangle' Trailer (Dubbed Version)

This book, "Start Movie & Video Production with Generative AI," is a practical guide by the author, a leading figure in AI filmmaking with accolades from international film festivals in 10 countries. It clearly defines the boundaries between "what should be entrusted to AI" and "the sanctuary that humans must own (scriptwriting, direction, etc.)" during the production process, explaining how anyone can create films using AI.

From the Basics of Generative AI to Practical Techniques for Creating a "Movie" – Features of "Start Movie & Video Production with Generative AI"

[Three Features of This Book]

1. Explains AI x Movie Production Methods Clearly for Beginners: This is not just a collection of prompts. It explains the "workflow" of how to integrate AI into the traditional filmmaking process (pre-production, shooting, post-production). It clarifies the boundary between "what should be left to AI" and "the sanctuary that humans should own."

2. Production Know-How from a World-Renowned AI Film Pioneer: Contains practical know-how based on solid techniques, awarded at film festivals in 10 countries worldwide, including the US, UK, and Sweden.

3. Covers the Latest AI Technologies: Reveals the process of creating "heart-touching visuals" using the latest generative AI tools like Veo, Kling, and Runway for the first time.

[Recommended for These People!]

* Those who have dreamed of "making a movie someday" but were deterred by cost or technical barriers. * Those interested in generative AI and want to create professional-level video works. * Those who have written novels, scripts, or screenplays and wish to visualize their stories. * Professional video creators looking to acquire AI as a new weapon. * Those who want to challenge themselves with filmmaking as the next stage beyond YouTube and social media.

Author Profile: Taisho Nakazawa

Taisho Nakazawa Film director, born in 1997 in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture. Debuted as a novelist during high school with the mystery novel "Venus's Afterimage." Founded a company in 2020 at the age of 22. His base is in Kashiwa-no-ha Smart City, which hosts the University of Tokyo campus and cutting-edge research institutions. In 2024, he challenged AI film production using generative AI without any prior filmmaking experience. In 2025, at the age of 28, he completed his debut feature film "Summer Triangle," entirely composed of AI-generated visuals. The film garnered international attention immediately upon its release, winning the Best AI Film Award at the Los Angeles Film Awards, the Best AI Film Award at the British Film Festival, and honors at film festivals in 10 countries worldwide. He has also received high praise from George Miller, director of the "Mad Max" series, drawing significant international attention.

Book Information: "Start Movie & Video Production with Generative AI"

Title: 『動画生成AIではじめよう 映画・映像制作』(Start Movie & Video Production with Generative AI) Author: Taisho Nakazawa Publisher: Ohmsha, Ltd. Release Date: Monday, April 13, 2026 Price: ¥2,640 (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-274-23469-9 Pages: 240 pages Purchase Locations: Amazon: https://amzn.to/41UeuXv, Ohmsha Web Shop: https://shop.ohmsha.co.jp/shop/shopdetail.html?brandcode=000000008883&search=978-4-274-23469-9&sort=

About AI Film Studio "Stargazer"

"For the next generation of cinema, from Japan to the world." Established in 2020, STARGAZER VR Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based film studio that challenges the world with visual revolution beyond conventional film production boundaries, utilizing cutting-edge technologies like AI and VR.

Company Overview Representative: Taisho Nakazawa, Representative Director Location: 6th Floor, Shop & Office Building, Block 148-2, Kashiwa-no-ha Campus, 178-4 Wakashiba, Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture Established: May 2020

Contact for Inquiries Regarding This Matter Please contact us via the inquiry form on our official website [https://www.stargazer-vr.com/contact].

Link List Official Website: https://www.stargazer-vr.com/ Official Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@stargazer_movie Official X: https://x.com/STARGAZER_MOVIE Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stargazer.vr

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