"Me, me, me," Yoshika Matsuoka x Ayumu Omori x Shinichiro Kanagawa Three short films created by CM director [Director's Interview Vol.347]

Future prospects from commercials to other media

Q: Are you interested in producing a feature film? Please let us know if you have any future prospects.

Kanagawa: I'd like to try a feature film, but I'd also like to try a serial drama because it allows me to portray characters and detailed stories. Right now I'm trying to do a play, and I'm aiming for a performance in the new year. The only difference from film is whether there is a camera or not, and there is no difference in the fact that it is performed with acting. It's a play that will take place in a real place, not a regular theater, so I'm currently thinking of ideas for that.

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Matsuoka: I would like to do a lot of long pieces. The other day, I directed the WOWOW drama ``Ningenkowai 2,'' and I realized the difficulty of not writing the script myself. It was quite a struggle, but it was very interesting to work together with the actors. I want to explore more of what I can do with long-form works such as dramas and movies, so I'm looking for opportunities. Also, perhaps because I have experience working on long-length films, I feel like I'm getting more offers for commercials with drama in them.

Omori: I would like to shoot a feature-length film. I'm currently preparing the script!

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*From left: Director Yoshika Matsuoka, Director Shinichiro Kanagawa, Director Ayumu Omori

Director: Yoshika Matsuoka

Born in 1994 in Osaka Prefecture. Joined Hakuhodo Products in 2017. He wrote and directed this film, which is his first film as a director. He has directed many commercials including UNIQLO/Megmilk Snow Brand. In addition to commercials, he has also directed music videos such as CHAI's "miniskirt" / Little Glee Monster's "Now this moment" / The Songbards' "Devil's Whisper" / Kenta Dedachi's "Sparkling Lemonade", and WOWOW's "Ningenkowai 2". He also directs drama works.

Director: Ayumu Omori

Born in Tokyo. I grew up at Omori Farm in Aichi Prefecture, and my parents' home was an antique shop. The Graduate from Tama Art University, Department of Graphic Design. CM director belonging to CluB_A. Amazon Prime's ``Imomamama'', Daiwa House's ``Kazoku no Gunzo'', JR East's ``To Tokyo'' and ``Tohoku'', Yamaguchi Financial Group's ``Inori no Case'' and ``Yuzu Case'', etc. This film "Spring" (2018) is his directorial debut. After that, there are "Ricchan, Ken-chan's Summer" (2019), "Tama to Ayako" (starring Ayame Goriki, Amane Okayama, SSFF & ASIA 2020 Creators Support Project), etc.

Director: Shinichiro Kanagawa

Born in 1980. Director. Joined Hakuhodo Photo Creative (currently Products) in 2003, and joined WHITE Co., Ltd. in January 2013. Major works include Meiji's "R1 Lactic Acid Bacteria," "Milk Chocolate," "TANPACT," KIRIN's "Freeze," "Sumikiri," "Ichiban Shibori," DODA/UNIQLO, Taisho Pharmaceutical's "Taisho Chinese Herbal Gastrointestinal Medicine," P&G's "Ariel," and "Febreze." ” / Suzuki “ALTO” / Kubota / Suntory “Kinmugi Carbohydrate 75% Off” “Tomorrow’s Lemon Sour” “Suntory Oolong Tea” / Renta! / SoftBank / Year-end Jumbo Lottery / maruho / En Career Change / Mars Japan “Be KIND” /KUMON/ McDonald's Japan "Chicken Tatsuta" "Hawaii! Everyone Gather" / LION "NANOX" "CHARMY Magica" "Stoppa Antidiarrhea EX" / Yamasa / Asahi Group Foods "MINTIA" / Aflac / Nikkei Electronic Edition / Rakuten "Rakuten" Travel”/JT “Hitoiki Habit Series”/FamilyMart, etc.

Interview and text: Fumio Koda

Editorial staff and writer for CINEMORE. My favorite movies are ``The Goonies'' and ``Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.'' My recent favorites are 4K digitally remastered classics by Akira Kurosawa and Yasujiro Ozu.

Photography: Kazunari Aoki

"Me, me, me," THREE SHORT FILMS OMNIBUS

Released at Shinjuku K's Cinema from September 2nd (Saturday) to September 15th (Friday)

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