Yamagata Renaissance Project
Yamagata Renaissance Project is a filmmaking project aiming to produce a series of films that introduce the appeal of Yamagata’s diverse culture and offer local film talent a chance to hone their skills. It also promotes cross-sectoral collaboration by highlighting themes like traditional crafts, gastronomy, and performing arts.
Distributed works through this project:
Yamagata Iron Castings – Functional Design in Daily Life
(2016 / 24 min / Dir: WATANABE Satoshi)
Yamagata Forged Blades – Tools for Everyday Life
(2016 / 22 min / Dir: SATO Koichi)
Living with Film TUAD NOW – A Graduate’s View
(2017 / 39 min / Dir: ITO Kengo)
Yamagata Maiko – Traditional Performing Arts in the Modern Days
(2019 / 26 min / Dir: SATO Koichi)
Yamagata Tea Ceremony – Once in a Lifetime Encounters
(2020 / 24 min / Dir: SATO Koichi)
Yamagata Kokeshi – Artisans of Tradition and Innovation
(2021 / 25 min / Dir: SATO Koichi)
Yamagata Ramen – Made with noodles, soup, and passion
(2021 / 23 min / Dir: SATO Tetsuya)
These films are always available to watch in the Video Archive.
*The latest films will be uploaded in a timely manner.