Hong Kong Filmart 2012 Lineup
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About the Pink Sky
Synopsis: High school girl Izumi finds a wallet with cash, and happens to lend some of the money to a middle-aged man. When she returns the wallet to its owner, a rich high-school boy, he notices the missing money, and asks her a favor...
Sales Company Profile: Free Stone Productions has been established in 2011 as the independent international sales company. We provide films with different scales from various genre. We also provide PR service to both local and international films to gain the market value in the Japan. Film Lineup includes: "SUKIYAKI" by Tetsu Maeda, and "Thank You Gangsters" by Kosuke Oshida and more!
Sales Rep: Miyuki Takamatsu
TEL: +81.90.9102.8671
Email: miyukit48@live.jp
Afro Tanaka
Synopsis: "AFRO TANAKA" Based on the hugely popular comic that has sold 3.6 million copies in Japan, Afro Tanaka, follows the antics of Hiroshi Tanaka, an average guy with no skills and a huge afro full of delusions about girls and the girl next door, in his attempts to find a girlfriend.
Sales Company Profile: Happinet sells production and audio-visual software. Film lineup includes: "COBRA THE ANIMATION," "Futari H the movie," "Futari H the movie second kiss," "LUST OF THE DEAD," "TOMIE vs TOMIE," "HIKIKO vs KUCHISAKE," "NAISYO NO TSUBOMI," "STRA.A.IN: Strategic Armored Infantry," "ROCKET GIRLS," "YARIKON -ONSEN GIRL-," "nude."
Sales Rep: Hideki Shimizu, Hiroki Goto
TEL: +81.3.5828.3940
Email: hshimizu@hsn.happinet.co.jp, gotoh@hsn.happinet.co.jp
URL: http://www.happinet.co.jp/
AI TO MAKOTO (working title)
Synopsis: "Ai to Makoto," best-selling comic from 1970's, has been recreated with a touch of pop musical comedy and violence, directed by the award-winning director Takashi Miike. Satoshi Tsumabuki and Emi Takei, attention-grabbing young stars today, lead the title role. A childhood incident triggers misunderstandings between delinquent Makoto, and innocent high school girl Ai. It depicts their torrid young love.
Sales Company Profile: Kadokawa Shoten Co., Ltd., which forms the axis of the expansive Kadokawa Group, is producing a wide variety of publications and visual contents. Kadokawa Pictures, the division of the motion picture business, encompasses over 1,700 live action film titles, including classic masterpieces. Film lineup includes: "Another" (2012, Dir. Takeshi Furusawa, Starring: Ai Hashimoto, Kento Yamazaki), "The Woodsman and the Rain" (2012, Dir. Shuichi Okita, Starring: Koji Yakusho, Shun Oguri, Kengo Kora), "Moonlight Mask" (2012, Dir. Itsuji Itao, Starring: Itsuji Itao, Tadanobu Asano, Satomi Ishihawa)
Sales Rep: Yucca Seki, Asako Suzuki
TEL: +81.3.6893.3603
Email: seki@kadokawa.co.jp, asako_suzuki@kadokawa.co.jp
URL: http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/
AN ASSASSIN
Synopsis: "An Assassin" (2011/Action/HD/100min) - Ryo Hanaki was raised to be a professional assassin. One day he was defeated by some accident in the mission. His life changes after he helps Rio who became an assassin target. A single mistake from his decision to save Rio decided the destiny of the masses...
Sales Company Profile: OMGACT ENTERTAINMENT is a Japanese production and distribution company that specializes in both film and music for Theaters, TV, Internet, IPTV, Mobile, APPs, In-Flight, and other media. Film lineup includes: "Next After 3.11: The Challenge of a Dentist" (2011/Documentary/HD/25min), "Jazz G Men" (2011/Drama/HD/92min), "Peeping Tom" (2007/Drama, Thriller/35mm/110min), "Van Von Hunter" (2010/Comedy/HD/96min), "America's Greatest Otaku (2011/Documentary" Comedy/HD/40min, 8episodes), "Surprising Japan" (2011/Infotainment/HD/25min,10episodes), "OMG!" (2010/ Action, Sports/HD/25min,2episodes), "Ballet in the Park" (2011/Dance, Travel/HD/25min,4episodes), "All Japan Pro-Wrestling" (2012/Action, Sports/HD/60min,50episodes), "Dragon Gate Pro-Wrestling" (2012/Action, Sports/HD/60min,50episodes), "Krush Kick Boxing" (2012/Action, Sports/HD/120min,12episodes), "Muramasa" (2004-2006/Action/SD/80-90min,12episodes), "Age-Chao!" (2011/Infotainment/HD/25min, 7episodes), and many more.
Sales Rep: Shinji Nishimura
Email: shinji.nishimura@omgact.com
URL: www.omgact.com
Ape
Synopsis: Kuroto is a cheerful and active university student, occupying himself busily with his graduation thesis and girlfriend. One day, he discovered a murder case of a high school girl. The murderer is a same generation youth who rides a motorbike like himself. Kuroto becomes curious of the case.
Sales Company Profile: MASH Corporation was established in 1981 with a start up capital of 40 million JPY. Main office is located in Osaka with branch office in Tokyo. Its main business activities include the following: marketing, promotion, event planning & producing, and advertising. At present, it has about 50 employees. Film lineup includes: "YUREMOSEDE" directed by Yasuomi Kawahara, "APE" directed by NISHINAKA Takushi, "About a girl" directed by Kohei Sumita, "YOU ARE EVERYTHING TO ME" directed by KANEKO TOMOAKI, "GOOD FOR NOTHING" (expected) by KANEKO TOMOAKI.
Sales Rep: Futoshi Okimoto, Tong Cheuk Fung
TEL: +81.6.6452.0144, +81.80.3825.1950
Email: okky@mash-japan.com, tongcheukfung@gmail.com
URL: http://www.mash-japan.com/
ARAKAWA UNDER THE BRIDGE THE MOVIE
Synopsis: One day Kou, the son of a big company's president, is ordered to clean out illegal occupants, who are unfit for the development. However, he is involved in trouble and rescued by a girl, who calls herself Venusian. As Kou tries to repay his debt to her, Nino requests him to Let me fall in love.
Sales Company Profile: Showgate is involved in a broad range of businesses including film distribution, production of films and animations, as well as sales of overseas programs. Its new releases include: "Arakawa Under the Bridge The Movie," "POTECHI" (Working Title), and "BEYOND THE WORLD .hack//The Movie." Film lineup includes: Feature Films "Arakawa Under the Bridge The Movie," "POTECHI" (Working Title), "RING OF CURSE-GOMENNASAI;" Animations "BEYOND THE WORLD.hack//The Movie (3D)," "The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky," "Waiting in the Summer."
Sales Rep: Fumiki Yamazaki, Aya Suzuki
TEL: +81.3.6441.9696
Email: yamazaki@showgate.jp, suzuki@showgate.jp
BLACK DAWN (Gaiji Keisatu)
Synopsis: A full-scale psychological warfare spy movie. "Gaiji Keisatsu" are specialized policemen as anti-terrorism investigators. In this movie the Japanese police fight the threat of nucleus terrorism together with Korean under-covered policeman.
Sales Company Profile: SDP (STARDUST PICTURES) is one of the branches of STARDUST Group, specialized in movie producing, theatrical distribution, book publishing and DVD releasing. Since established in 2005, SDP has produced over 50 movies and keeps being active in the forefront of entertainment business. Lineup includes: "SMUGGLER" (2011, Directed by Katsuhito Ishii, Starring Satoshi Tsumabuki, Hikari Mitsushima, Masanobu Ando); "Vanished: Age 7" (2011, Directed by Ryuta Miyake, Starring Kyoko Hinami); "SHIROME" (2010, Directed by Koji Shiraishi, Starring Momoiro Clover).
Sales Rep: Fongyi Tseng
TEL: +81.3.5459.7171
Email: so@stardustpictures.co.jp
URL: http://www.stardustpictures.co.jp/
BREAD OF HAPPINESS
Synopsis: "BREAD OF HAPPINESS" (Drama/Completed). A smash hit in Japan! "We share, and understand each other." This is a story about life and love of a married couple who runs a small inn/cafe/bakery in Hokkaido, and their breads that heal the wounded...Starring Tomoyo Harada and Yo Oizumi.
Sales Company Profile: Established in 1985. Since the success of the original RINGU and foreign films such as TRAINSPOTTING, Asmik Ace Entertainment Inc. has been one of Japan's leading distribution/production companies. Recent lineup includes: "LET ME IN," "50/50," "ONE DAY," "NORWEGIAN WOOD," "HIGH SCHOOL DEBUT," "CHEERS FROM HEAVEN" and "BREAD OF HAPPINESS," "WU YI THE SMALLEST BABY PANDA IN THE WORLD (Documentary/Completed)," "HELTER SKELTER (Thriller/Shooting/Directed by Mika Ninagawa/Starring Erika Sawajiri)," "DREAMS FOR SALE (Drama/Post/Directed by Miwa Nishikawa/Starring Takako Matsu and Sadawo Abe)."
Sales Rep: Joe Ikeda
TEL: +81.90.1735.298
Email: intl@asmik-ace.co.jp
URL: http://www.asmik-ace.co.jp/
CHEERS FROM HEAVEN
Synopsis: An emotional drama based on an incredible true story about a man who decides to build a music studio for local high school kids so they can pursue their dreams, knowing he doesn't have much time left for himself...Starring Hiroshi Abe from "STILL WALKING."
Sales Company Profile: Established in 1985. Since the success of the original RINGU and foreign films such as TRAINSPOTTING, Asmik Ace Entertainment Inc. has been one of Japan's leading distribution/production companies. Recent lineup includes: "LET ME IN," "50/50," "ONE DAY," "NORWEGIAN WOOD," "HIGH SCHOOL DEBUT," "CHEERS FROM HEAVEN" and "BREAD OF HAPPINESS," "WU YI THE SMALLEST BABY PANDA IN THE WORLD (Documentary/Completed)," "HELTER SKELTER (Thriller/Shooting/Directed by Mika Ninagawa/Starring Erika Sawajiri)," "DREAMS FOR SALE (Drama/Post/Directed by Miwa Nishikawa/Starring Takako Matsu and Sadawo Abe)."
Sales Rep: Joe Ikeda
TEL: +81.90.1735.298
Email: intl@asmik-ace.co.jp
URL: http://www.asmik-ace.co.jp/
CRAZY OL HOUR
Synopsis: Otoko and Lumiko, a couple of carefree girls working in the General Coordination Division of The Company, have a thing for eating and picking up good-looking guys. Their appetites take them into some dark and madcap situations where they encounter a variety of wonderfully ridiculous characters.
Sales Company Profile: BEAN POD is one of the most successful CG production companies in Japan. We have created a wide range of works that include many famous TV commercials, video game movies etc. We are dedicated to exploring the full potential of CG Animation for our productions. Film lineup includes: "Backstreet -Uraroji- At dusk," tiny creatures appear from under leaves or behind a power pole on a backstreet. Sometimes children see them. They play harmless tricks. They vanish when the sun sets. This is the story of the creatures called AYAKASHI.
Sales Rep: Hideaki Noguchi, Kaori Hara
TEL: +81.3.5746.0887
Email: hide_noguchi@bean-pod.com, hara@bean-pod.com
URL: http://www.bean-pod.com/
DEEP SEIJUN Collection: Taisho Triology
Synopsis: The legendary collection of Seijun Suzuki, the magician of images in the Japanese film history. These 3 titles are the most appreciated and visually sensational films among all the Seijun's titles.
Sales Company Profile: Free Stone Productions has been established in 2011 as the independent international sales company. We provide films with different scales from various genre. We also provide PR service to both local and international films to gain the market value in the Japan. Film Lineup includes: "SUKIYAKI" by Tetsu Maeda, and "Thank You Gangsters" by Kosuke Oshida and more!
Sales Rep: Miyuki Takamatsu
TEL: +81.90.9102.8671
Email: miyukit48@live.jp
FIGHTING CONTENT
Synopsis: We archive plenty of fighting matches which have been broadcast on our original Combat Sports channel "FIGHTING TV SAMURAI." Mixed Martial Arts (PROFESSIONAL SHOOT, SHOOT BOXING, DEEP, CAGE FORCE, etc.); Professional Wrestling ("ALL JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING," "PRO-WRESTLING NOAH," "PRO-WRESTLING ZERO-1," "IGF Pro Wrestling," "REAL JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING," "DDT Pro-Wrestling," "BIG JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING," "JWP," "GIRLS PRO-WRESTLING ICE-RIBBON," etc.)
Sales Company Profile: SKY Perfect Broadcasting Corp, a division of Sky Perfect JSAT Group which is Asia's largest and Japan's only DTH platform, has played an important role as a broadcaster and producer of programming in various genres especially sports and 3D.
Sales Rep: Yasuhiko Kano, Junko Hino
TEL: +81.3.5571.7454, +81.3.5571.7064
Email: y.kano@sptvbroadcast.co.jp, j.hino@sptvbroadcast.co.jp
URL: http://www.sptvbroadcast.co.jp/
A GENTLE RAIN FALLS FOR FUKUSHIMA
Synopsis: From Fukushima, a story of hope and moving forward. A middle age man who fell into debt owning an architectural firm. He runs away from his creditors and lands in a place call Fukushima. It is here that he meets a young girl by the name of Rin who claims he was her son. This leads to interesting connections that are formed well beyond the usual age and blood relation.
Sales Company Profile: Gold View Co., Ltd. produce, promote and sell the films with unique visons and voices. We also provide the services for translation, subtitling and creating promotional materials. Film lineup includes: "KOTOKO" directed by Shinya Tsukamoto, "YOYOCHU" in the Land of the Rising Sex directed by Masato Ishioka, "Quirky Guys and Gals" directed by Yoshuke Fujita/Gen Sekiguchi/Mipo O/Tomoko Matsunashi.
Sales Rep: Kiyo Joo
TEL: +81.90.2430.6932
Email: kiyo@goldview.co.jp
URL: http://www.goldview.co.jp/
GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!
Synopsis: Hatsuki is a 15 year old, who can't help but feel frustrated at her punk rocker mom's boyfriend Yagu. Yagu's carpe diem attitude irritates Hatsuki, but she later learns why he is the way he is. A sweet story about an unconventional family with a twist of punk and love.
Sales Company Profile: CREi Inc. is one of the leading and most experienced distributors of Japanese contents. Initially a part of Japan's major TV network TBS, we have the rich resources and expertise required to deliver efficient and effective service to satisfy any programming needs in the global market. CREi's extensive lineup of contents include Feature Films ("The Seaside Motel," "Persona"), Erotic Features ("SIREN XXX," "Lust in Hell"), Entertainment Shows ("Freaky Bungee"), Animations, Documentary Programs, Sports and more.
Sales Rep: Masaaki Saito , Rena Kawazu
TEL: +81.3.3505.7177
Email: saito@crei.co.jp, rkawazu@crei.co.jp
URL: http://www.crei.co.jp/
HANAMUKO, HANAMUKO2
Synopsis: Connected by a line of fate, a man and woman are destined to meet in all of their reincarnations. In the present day, even though the man, Takagi Masaya is 18, and the woman, Toba Aiko is 38, they are still destined to marry. But, Aiko has been appointed as principal at the school Masaya attends.
Sales Company Profile: EARL GREY FILM is an independent film production company. We are committed to create ways to achieve our goal and strategies of the following. Participating positively in the overseas productions and working closely with different types of business. Film lineup includes: "Cafeseoul," "Jolla no uta," "Purple millor", "Ronin Pop," "Merry's call."
Sales Rep: Hiroki Taniguchi
TEL: +81.3.5312.2105
Email: gukou@egfilm.co.jp
URL: http://www.egfilm.co.jp/
HIMIZU
Synopsis: A teenager aspires to be ordinary and normal in this world of chaos. But after an incident that can never be erased from his life, his wish becomes something impossible to achieve, turning him into a person obsessed to sanction evil people in the society...
Sales Company Profile: Founded in 1986, GAGA Corporation is a leading independent distributor in Japan, dedicated to theatrical distribution and marketing, video and TV distribution, and international sales. Under the new management setup, the company changed its name from GAGA Communications to GAGA Corporation in 2009. Film lineup includes: "I Wish" (2011), "Paradise Kiss" (2011), "Little Ghostly Adventures of the TOFU BOY" (2011), "Into the White Night" (2011), "HANAKAPPA" TV-anime series (2010).
Sales Rep: Haruko Watanabe
TEL: +81.3.5786.7135
Email: watanabh@gaga.co.jp
URL: http://www.gaga.co.jp/
A HONEYMOON IN HELL: Mr. & Mrs. Ooki's Fabulous Trip
Trailer: Click on the image to play trailer
Synopsis: Even though Nobuyoshi and Saki are newly married couple after living together for several years, they got bored with each other. Unexpectedly the couple meet a weird fortune-teller. Before anyone knew what was happening, they are in an awkward situation to go to honeymoon in hell!
Sales Company Profile: Jolly Roger Inc is a Japanese independent film production and distribution company estabilhed in 2007 by Takafumi Ohashi. Our mission is to produce and distribute the films which aren't possible elsewhere. We focus on genre films and produce approx. 20-30 films per year. Our recent /up-coming line up: "THE EXCORSIT IN JAPAN" (Horror), "STRIP MAHJONG BATTLE ROYALE" (Erotic), "X GAME 2" (Horror) We have about 100 library titles with unique concept or extreme contents like "Grotesque," "Geisha VS Ninja"...etc.
Sales Rep: Naoko Sakakibara
TEL: +81.3.6411.4061
Email: naoko@jollyroger.jp
URL: http://www.jollyroger.jp/
IT ALL STARTED WITH TAKING IT ALL OFF
Synopsis: "It All Started with Taking it All Off" This is the legendary autobiography of adult movie actress Kurumi Morishita. Starring ex-AKB48 member. With delicate strokes, she hides no details as she describes her experiences and feelings on the grueling sets of porn movies, also touching on her own life story.
Sales Company Profile: Happinet sells production and audio-visual software. Film lineup includes: "COBRA THE ANIMATION," "Futari H the movie," "Futari H the movie second kiss," "LUST OF THE DEAD," "TOMIE vs TOMIE," "HIKIKO vs KUCHISAKE," "NAISYO NO TSUBOMI," "STRA.A.IN: Strategic Armored Infantry," "ROCKET GIRLS," "YARIKON -ONSEN GIRL-," "nude."
Sales Rep: Hideki Shimizu, Hiroki Goto
TEL: +81.3.5828.3940
Email: hshimizu@hsn.happinet.co.jp, gotoh@hsn.happinet.co.jp
URL: http://www.happinet.co.jp/
JUST PRETENDED TO HEAR
Generation Kplus Berlin Int'l Film Fest 2012
Synopsis: The story unfolds with a girl, who is going through an emotional turmoil, the sudden loss of her mother. The Adults in her life comfort her, saying her mother's spirit is and always will be with her. She doesn't know if she can truly believe in spirits and ghosts. Then one day she meets a girl who seems to believe in ghosts.
Sales Company Profile: Gold View Co., Ltd. produce, promote and sell the films with unique visons and voices. We also provide the services for translation, subtitling and creating promotional materials. Film lineup includes: "KOTOKO" directed by Shinya Tsukamoto, "YOYOCHU" in the Land of the Rising Sex directed by Masato Ishioka, "Quirky Guys and Gals" directed by Yoshuke Fujita/Gen Sekiguchi/Mipo O/Tomoko Matsunashi.
Sales Rep: Kiyo Joo
TEL: +81.90.2430.6932
Email: kiyo@goldview.co.jp
URL: http://www.goldview.co.jp/
THE KUNOICHI
Synopsis: Rina Takeda stars in this adrenaline pumping Ninja action thriller. It is the dark ages where human trafficking is a common practice. The evil forces of woman snatchers and a dark conspiracy loom in the villages of feudal Japan and our heroine, Ninja Kisaragi, fights back!
Sales Company Profile: CREi Inc. is one of the leading and most experienced distributors of Japanese contents. Initially a part of Japan's major TV network TBS, we have the rich resources and expertise required to deliver efficient and effective service to satisfy any programming needs in the global market. CREi's extensive lineup of contents include Feature Films ("The Seaside Motel," "Persona"), Erotic Features ("SIREN XXX," "Lust in Hell"), Entertainment Shows ("Freaky Bungee"), Animations, Documentary Programs, Sports and more.
Sales Rep: Masaaki Saito , Rena Kawazu
TEL: +81.3.3505.7177
Email: saito@crei.co.jp, rkawazu@crei.co.jp
URL: http://www.crei.co.jp/
Monsters Club
Synopsis: "MONSTERS CLUB" (2011/Written & Directed by Toshiaki Toyoda): A man abandons modern civilization and lives in a secluded cabin on a snowy mountain, sending mail bombs to corporate CEOs. One day, a mysterious creature appears before him...this is one of the latest films of a prolific actor, Eita.
Sales Company Profile: Established in 2001, Open Sesame provides versatile service in handling sales and acqusitions. Film lineup includes: "WHEN I KILL MYSELF" (2011/Directed by Ryo Nakajima) Urban horror about a group of kids who are under seurveillance by the government research group and the mysterious new guard starring Keisuke Koide "ROOKIES," "JIN."
Sales Rep: Ritsuko Abe, Kaho Nakane
TEL: +81.3.5159.0871
Email: ritsuko@open-sesame.jp, kaho@open-sesame.jp
ONOBORI, ONOBORI2
Synopsis: Karasuya Satoshi (29), who is not much popular comic artist, leaves Osaka for Tokyo. However, many problems occur around his Tokyo's life and a cancer is found in his father, Akio (56) and Karasuya comes back to Osaka again. Can he become a popular comic artist in Tokyo?
Sales Company Profile: EARL GREY FILM is an independent film production company. We are committed to create ways to achieve our goal and strategies of the following. Participating positively in the overseas productions and working closely with different types of business. Film lineup includes: "Cafeseoul," "Jolla no uta," "Purple millor," "Ronin Pop," "Merry's call."
Sales Rep: Hiroki Taniguchi
TEL: +81.3.5312.2105
Email: gukou@egfilm.co.jp
URL: http://www.egfilm.co.jp/
PRAY FOR JAPAN
Synopsis: "Pray For Japan" (2012/Documentary/HD/91min) - Real heroes faced the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami tragedy. The battle to rebuild Japan continue ?and the world must not forget their story.
Sales Company Profile: OMGACT ENTERTAINMENT is a Japanese production and distribution company that specializes in both film and music for Theaters, TV, Internet, IPTV, Mobile, APPs, In-Flight, and other media. Film lineup includes: Next After 3.11: The Challenge of a Dentist" (2011/Documentary/HD/25min), "Jazz G Men" (2011/Drama/HD/92min), "Peeping Tom" (2007/Drama, Thriller/35mm/110min), "Van Von Hunter" (2010/Comedy/HD/96min), "America's Greatest Otaku" (2011/Documentary, Comedy/HD/40min, 8episodes), "Surprising Japan" (2011/Infotainment/HD/25min,10episodes), "OMG!" (2010/ Action, Sports/HD/25min,2episodes), "Ballet in the Park" (2011/Dance, Travel/HD/25min,4episodes), "All Japan Pro-Wrestling" (2012/Action, Sports/HD/60min,50episodes), "Dragon Gate Pro-Wrestling" (2012/Action, Sports/HD/60min,50episodes), "Krush Kick Boxing" (2012/Action, Sports/HD/120min,12episodes), "Muramasa" (2004-2006/Action/SD/80-90min,12episodes), "Age-Chao!" (2011/Infotainment/HD/25min, 7episodes), and many more.
Sales Rep: Shinji Nishimura
Email: shinji.nishimura@omgact.com
URL: www.omgact.com
Rent-a-Cat
62nd Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin
Synopsis:
Director: Naoko Ogigami. Sayoko lives alone, but she's not really alone. For some reason cats find her irresistible, so she decides to share her house with them. Every day, she walks along the riverside pulling a two-wheeled cart full of cats for rent, hoping to rescue some lonely hearts.
Sales Company Profile: Nikkatsu Corporation is one of the oldest Japanese production and distribution companies, and it celebrates its 100th year anniversary in 2012. Nikkatsu's library holds more than 3,000 titles including the films by internationally acclaimed directors such as Shohei Imamura and Seijun Suzuki. Film lineup include: "NINIFUNI" by Tetsuya Mariko (short film), "Deadball" by Yudai Yamaguchi, "Yakuza Weapon" by Tak Sakaguchi & Yudai Yamaguchi, "Karate-Robo Zaborgar" by Noboru Iguchi, "Helldriver" by Yoshihiro Nishimura.
Sales Rep: Rina Sasakura, Emiko Kawai
TEL: +81.90.9978.4190
Email: sasakura@nikkatsu.co.jp, kawai@nikkatsu.co.jp
URL: http://www.nikkatsu.co.jp/
RING OF CURSE - GOMENNASAI -
Synopsis: Yuka's high school classmate, Kurohane is blessed with literary talent, but she is bullied because of her eerie appearance. When she starts writing the script for a school play, inexplicable deaths start to occur. Her script contains a curse to kill the readers. Can Yuka escape Kurohane's curse?
Sales Company Profile: Showgate is involved in a broad range of businesses including film distribution, production of films and animations, as well as sales of overseas programs. Its new releases include: "Arakawa Under the Bridge The Movie," "POTECHI" (Working Title), and "BEYOND THE WORLD .hack//The Movie." Film lineup includes: Feature Films "Arakawa Under the Bridge The Movie," "POTECHI" (Working Title), "RING OF CURSE-GOMENNASAI;" Animations "BEYOND THE WORLD.hack//The Movie (3D)," "The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky," "Waiting in the Summer."
Sales Rep: Fumiki Yamazaki, Aya Suzuki
TEL: +81.3.6441.9696
Email: yamazaki@showgate.jp, suzuki@showgate.jp
SADAKO 3D
Synopsis: Sadako's back in a new story? this time in 3D to add an extra dimension to your terror. In response to fans clamoring for a repeat in 3D, the terrifying character of Sadako from the hugely successful "Ring" series has finally been brought back to life in a brand new story by the original author, Koji Suzuki.
Sales Company Profile: Kadokawa Shoten Co., Ltd., which forms the axis of the expansive Kadokawa Group, is producing a wide variety of publications and visual contents. Kadokawa Pictures, the division of the motion picture business, encompasses over 1,700 live action film titles, including classic masterpieces. Film lineup includes: "Another" (2012, Dir. Takeshi Furusawa, Starring: Ai Hashimoto, Kento Yamazaki), "The Woodsman and the Rain" (2012, Dir. Shuichi Okita, Starring: Koji Yakusho, Shun Oguri, Kengo Kora), "Moonlight Mask" (2012, Dir. Itsuji Itao, Starring: Itsuji Itao, Tadanobu Asano, Satomi Ishihawa)
Sales Rep: Yucca Seki, Asako Suzuki
TEL: +81.3.6893.3603
Email: seki@kadokawa.co.jp, asako_suzuki@kadokawa.co.jp
URL: http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/
SHINOBIDO
Trailer: Click on the image to play trailer.
Synopsis: BUSHIDO is SAMURAI code of chivalry. SHINOBIDO is NINJA code of chivalry.The ultimate lady NINJA movie produced by Nikko Edo Wonderland Studio, celebrating its 25th anniversary. The story follows the young lady Ninja who has the strength to stand up and boldly face adverse circumstances.
Sales Company Profile: Jolly Roger Inc is a Japanese independent film production and distribution company estabilhed in 2007 by Takafumi Ohashi. Our mission is to produce and distribute the films which aren't possible elsewhere. We focus on genre films and produce approx. 20-30 films per year. Our recent upcoming line up: "THE EXCORSIT IN JAPAN" (Horror), "STRIP MAHJONG BATTLE ROYALE" (Erotic), "X GAME 2" (Horror). We have about 100 library titles with unique concept or extreme contents like "Grotesque," "Geisha VS Ninja"...etc.
Sales Rep: Naoko Sakakibara
TEL: +81.3.6411.4061
Email: naoko@jollyroger.jp
URL: http://www.jollyroger.jp/
STATIONERY'S
Synopsis: The stationeries use basic tools to solve geometric math problems in the world they inhabit. When the main characters, PENs (a boy and a girl), draw a circle, a compass pops up and joins them. This is an educational animation to help children learn how to solve challenging geometry problem.
Sales Company Profile: BEAN POD is one of the most successful CG production companies in Japan. We have created a wide range of works that include many famous TV commercials, video game movies etc. We are dedicated to exploring the full potential of CG Animation for our productions. Film lineup includes: "Backstreet -Uraroji- At dusk," tiny creatures appear from under leaves or behind a power pole on a backstreet. Sometimes children see them. They play harmless tricks. They vanish when the sun sets. This is the story of the creatures called AYAKASHI.
Sales Rep: Hideaki Noguchi, Kaori Hara
TEL: +81.3.5746.0887
Email: hide_noguchi@bean-pod.com, hara@bean-pod.com
URL: http://www.bean-pod.com/
3D CONTENT
Synopsis: We archive a wide variety of 3D programs which have been broadcasted on Sky Perfect TV!'s 3D dedicated channel "Sukachan 3D." Programs (Nature, Culture, Travel, Sports, Music, etc.); Short Content (Nature, Ambience, Culture, Food, Scenery, etc.)
Sales Company Profile: SKY Perfect Broadcasting Corp, a division of Sky Perfect JSAT Group which is Asia's largest and Japan's only DTH platform, has played an important role as a broadcaster and producer of programming in various genres especially sports and 3D.
Sales Rep: Yasuhiko Kano, Junko Hino
TEL: +81.3.5571.7454, +81.3.5571.7064
Email: y.kano@sptvbroadcast.co.jp, j.hino@sptvbroadcast.co.jp
URL: http://www.sptvbroadcast.co.jp/
TOKYO OASIS
62nd Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin
Synopsis:
Director: Kana Matsumoto & Kayo Nakamura. The movie explores the connection between Tokyo and its people through a woman's soul searching journey to self discovery. It is an anthology of actors, directors and writers with Tokyo in their hearts.
Sales Company Profile: Nikkatsu Corporation is one of the oldest Japanese production and distribution companies, and it celebrates its 100th year anniversary in 2012. Nikkatsu's library holds more than 3,000 titles including the films by internationally acclaimed directors such as Shohei Imamura and Seijun Suzuki. Film lineup include: "NINIFUNI" by Tetsuya Mariko (short film), "Deadball" by Yudai Yamaguchi, "Yakuza Weapon" by Tak Sakaguchi & Yudai Yamaguchi, "Karate-Robo Zaborgar" by Noboru Iguchi, "Helldriver" by Yoshihiro Nishimura.
Sales Rep: Rina Sasakura, Emiko Kawai
TEL: +81.90.9978.4190
Email: sasakura@nikkatsu.co.jp, kawai@nikkatsu.co.jp
URL: http://www.nikkatsu.co.jp/
USHIJIMA The Loan Shark (Yamikin Ushijima Kun)
Synopsis: Based on 5 million-seller comic series. Jun in his early twenties visited the loan shark Ushijima for an illegal loan to run a club event. Later Ushijima was arrested on a charge of blackmail, which was a plot laid by Jun.
Sales Company Profile: SDP (STARDUST PICTURES) is one of the branches of STARDUST Group, specialized in movie producing, theatrical distribution, book publishing and DVD releasing. Since established in 2005, SDP has produced over 50 movies and keeps being active in the forefront of entertainment business. Lineup includes: "SMUGGLER" (2011, Directed by Katsuhito Ishii, Starring Satoshi Tsumabuki, Hikari Mitsushima, Masanobu Ando); "Vanished: Age 7" (2011, Directed by Ryuta Miyake, Starring Kyoko Hinami); "SHIROME" (2010, Directed by Koji Shiraishi, Starring Momoiro Clover).
Sales Rep: Fongyi Tseng
TEL: +81.3.5459.7171
Email: so@stardustpictures.co.jp
URL: http://www.stardustpictures.co.jp/
VENUS IN EROS
Synopsis: "VENUS IN EROS" (2011/Written & Directed by Takako Imai): This is the last film of a former sexy idol in Japan, Saori Hara who may be known internationally for her role in the mega hit film, "3D SEX AND ZEN: EXTREME ECSTASY (11)."
Sales Company Profile: Established in 2001, Open Sesame provides versatile service in handling sales and acqusitions. Film lineup includes: "WHEN I KILL MYSELF" (2011/Directed by Ryo Nakajima) Urban horror about a group of kids who are under seurveillance by the government research group and the mysterious new guard starring Keisuke Koide "ROOKIES," "JIN."
Sales Rep: Ritsuko Abe, Kaho Nakane
TEL: +81.3.5159.0871
Email: ritsuko@open-sesame.jp, kaho@open-sesame.jp
WILD 7
Synopsis: From the director of "Umizaru" series comes "Wild 7," an intense and exciting action-packed movie. Any criminal who cannot be handled by the law must be annihilated immediately. So goes the mission of the team, known as the Wild 7, who have been gathered together to work outside the law.
Sales Company Profile: Founded in 1986, GAGA Corporation is a leading independent distributor in Japan, dedicated to theatrical distribution and marketing, video and TV distribution, and international sales. Under the new management setup, the company changed its name from GAGA Communications to GAGA Corporation in 2009. Film lineup includes: "I Wish" (2011), "Paradise Kiss" (2011), "Little Ghostly Adventures of the TOFU BOY" (2011), "Into the White Night" (2011), "HANAKAPPA" TV-anime series (2010).
Sales Rep: Haruko Watanabe
TEL: +81.3.5786.7135
Email: watanabh@gaga.co.jp
URL: http://www.gaga.co.jp/
YUREMOSEDE
Synopsis: It was April 11th 2011. Akemi continues to live in Tokyo, after experiencing the Great Earthquake. Masao came to Tokyo from Osaka. "The Kanto area has been polluted with radiation! Come with me to Osaka and let's get married!" Masao told her. However, Akemi is determined to continue living in Tokyo.
Sales Company Profile: MASH Corporation was established in 1981 with a start up capital of 40 million JPY. Main office is located in Osaka with branch office in Tokyo. Its main business activities include the following: marketing, promotion, event planning & producing, and advertising. At present, it has about 50 employees. Film lineup includes: "YUREMOSEDE" directed by Yasuomi Kawahara, "APE" directed by NISHINAKA Takushi, "About a girl" directed by Kohei Sumita, "YOU ARE EVERYTHING TO ME" directed by KANEKO TOMOAKI, "GOOD FOR NOTHING" (expected) by KANEKO TOMOAKI.
Sales Rep: Futoshi Okimoto, Tong Cheuk Fung
TEL: +81.6.6452.0144, +81.80.3825.1950
Email: okky@mash-japan.com, tongcheukfung@gmail.com
URL: http://www.mash-japan.com/
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