TOKYO LIGHTS 2024
International Projection Mapping Competition
The 1minute Projection Mapping Competition is a prestigious and historic international event originated in Japan in 2012. Each year, it features a competitive showcase of one-minute to one minute and 59 seconds of projection mapping works, based on a different theme.
This unique festival provides a rare opportunity to view a diverse range of high-level, distinctive works from both leading and emerging creators worldwide.
New top creators are discovered through this competition each year, significantly influencing the future of projection mapping and attracting global attention from mapping artists. This year’s theme is "Mirror," with 278 entries from 56 countries and regions around the world.
Finalists
BBCDesign（Japan）
作品コンセプト
Just as a deer and a manta rays never meet in the natural world, there are many humans that we will never meet in our lifetime. However, people and animals share the same time, and the ”bond” spreading like tree roots during that time connect us to a limited number of people with invisible strings.
This projection mapping projected the invisible parts like a mirror, expressing connections that are invisible to the eye but certainly exist. A mirror reflects an invisible side of us, but at the same time, it is also a window that connects us to other people. We hope that you will feel and remember each of your ”bonds” through this video work.
Moreover, the music that accompanies the video incorporates reverse sound, evoking the image of the entrance to a wonderland or a door to another world. We wish that this unique music will invite the viewer to a new world and deepen the message of the video.
This video aims to clearly reflect the bonds between people, and between people and nature, as clearly as a mirror, and to bring new awareness to the viewer's mind.
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Located in Miyazaki, this creative team works with DTP design, web design, CM shooting, and video production.
They are expanding the scope of their activities, receiving high praise not only from their hometown Miyazaki but also from clients outside this prefecture.
They took on the challenge of the ”1minute Projection Mapping Competition” when it was held in Miyazaki for the first time, and were selected as a finalist for their first work. After that, they have built solid achievements, being selected as a finalist for two consecutive years in 2022 and 2023.
They aim to be a close and trusted partner for their clients, and they are constantly evolving, utilizing the latest technology and creative ideas to approach each project with passion.
Not only do they get excellent results in the fields of design and video production, but they will continue to grow with their flexibility to meet client needs and innovative approaches to always provide new merits.
OOOPStudio（Italy）
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Kairos (Ancient Greek: καιρός) means ”the right, critical, or opportune moment.” We explore AI's generative possibilities in a creative process where digital and human intelligence merge. Water, as a primordial element, drives this digital evolution, transforming architecture into a living entity. By deconstructing architecture and using fluid simulations, we create new realities that act as mirrors. These mirrors reflect and distort our world like imperfect reflections, challenging perceptions and revealing familiar elements in a new light. This process fosters a deeper understanding of both our reality and potential futures.
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Artistic duo Alessandro Grisendi and Marco Noviello, known as OOOPStudio, creates videos, mappings, and installations. Digitally processing real data, their works connect the virtual and real worlds, generating evocative images and essential visions. Through the fusion of natural elements finding new life in the digital realm, they create unique abstractions that transcend simple representation. These artworks serve as reflections on time, where technology-enabled distortion narrates the surrounding reality
RodarStudio（Chile）
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”Fictions” delves into the surreal and enigmatic through a dynamic mapping installation that merges dreamlike imagery with abstract geometric forms, animal motifs, and shamanistic figures. This immersive project creates a labyrinth of visual narratives, intertwining fantastical creatures, intricate patterns, and ethereal figures engaged in enigmatic dialogue. As viewers traverse shifting landscapes and encounter ever-changing perspectives, they navigate a world where reality and imagination converge. The installation invites exploration of symbolic and metaphorical layers, engaging audiences in a reflective journey through a visually rich and perplexing realm of fiction. The interplay of organic, geometric, and spiritual elements evokes a profound sense of wonder and intrigue.
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RodarStudio is a digital art studio based in Chile, founded and operated by Sebastián Rodríguez, a digital animator and visual artist with over 17 years of experience in creating innovative and immersive digital content. Specializing in high-quality animations, fulldome experiences, and projection mapping, RodarStudio has showcased work at festivals and venues around the world, including Germany, Russia, Japan, China, Romania, Indonesia, and Canada. The studio is dedicated to combining technology and creativity to deliver visual experiences that engage and connect with audiences.
AOTOO（China）
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By anthropomorphizing the building, the work acts as a mirror of the mind, inviting the audience to immerse themselves in a journey of self-examination. Here, you will see the inner world in all its variations, entangled thoughts like mist, passionate flames burning with hope, moments of hesitation lingering in light and shadow, and moments of calm like the serene and clear lake.
The work starts with black and white and gradually turns to brilliant colors, which is not only a gorgeous visual transformation, but also signifies the transformation of the mind from monotony to abundance, from simplicity to integration. Colors are intertwined in this mirror, reflecting the colorfulness and depth of life, telling the infinite possibilities of the human mind.
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We are the team ”AOTOO” from China.
Our team is made up of young creators who love art.
We believe that art enriches our lives.
Eloi Février（France）
作品コンセプト
Memorial Picture Gallery: represents the present, the concrete, those we see with our own eyes.
His reflection in the pool (Kakuike): the future - The reflection is a mirage - an illusion - a distortion of reality.
So water flows like our days, symbolizing better than other elements the crossing, the journey, the purity, the abyssal depths.
Looking at the water's reflection - the reverie can begin...
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My name is Eloi Février. I live in France and work as a freelance Motion Designer, specializing in video mapping. Through poetry, imagery, and sound, I love to convey emotions. The projection must be connected to the building, not only through its architecture but especially through its history.
Svitlana Reinish（Ukraine）
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Every glance in the mirror holds a universe of untapped potential. This artwork captures the moment when we dare to look from a different perspective, unveiling a panorama of dreams and desires waiting to be explored and realized.
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Svitlana Reinish is a Ukrainian media artist, art director, and theatre designer. Her passion lies in exploring the fusion of technology with the aesthetics of traditional visual arts in her digital creations.
She specializes in creating projection mapping artworks, designs visuals for theatre performances, works as a VJ at music festivals worldwide, and provides visual solutions for private events.
Svitlana's theatre career began with creating visuals for operas and ballets, later expanding into stage design.
In addition to her artistic endeavors, Svitlana shares her expertise as a Media Art Teacher, offering masterclasses on VJing and delivering lectures on media art internationally.
C.L.V.X（Indonesia）
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Everything has two sides, everything has its own cycle. We must be able to see the good side of things, like a mirror reflecting both light and shadow. Life presents us with dualities, joy and sorrow, success and failure. Recognizing this dual nature helps us maintain balance and perspective. Just as a mirror shows us our reflections, life's experiences reveal our strengths and areas for growth. By focusing on the positive aspects and learning from challenges, we can cultivate resilience and gratitude. Embracing this mindset allows us to navigate life's cycles with grace and optimism, finding beauty in every chaos.
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Rudi Kurnia (also known as Kuclux) was born in August 19th 1988 (34 years old) in Bandung City, West Java Province, Indonesia.
He is an Indonesian visual artist who is well-experienced also has flexible expertises in all over digital-based visual arts sectors (motion graphics, assets modelling, animations, visual jockeys, video mappings, live multimedia shows, NFT projects, etc.).
Beside continuously works as a professional visual artist, Kuclux also lectures at Faculty of Visual Communication Design, University of Bina Nusantara (BINUS), Indonesia.
He shades his creative activities under C.L.V.X umbrella name, that means “Creations, Literacies, Visualizations, & combinatives between three of these” (the ‘X’ as intersections symbol). Beside that, C.L.V.X could be an altered-name of ‘CLUX’ (acronym of Kuclux, his nickname).
Photonic Tonic（Mexico）
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”A Hundred Times” explores the multifaceted nature of perception by exposing space to diverse virtual forms. This piece illustrates how an object can be viewed in a hundred different ways, each reflection constructing a unique reality. By projecting virtual volumes, it reveals the dynamic relationship between space and perception. Each angle offers a new interpretation, emphasizing that our reality is a selective construct from myriad possibilities. The artwork challenges the viewer to recognize the multiplicity of perspectives that shape our understanding of the world, encouraging a deeper contemplation of the interplay between space, reflection, and perception.
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Roberto Palma is a digital light artist who explores space and its impact on
perception. With a disruptive approach founded on a strong interest in art
evolution, he seeks to expand spatial possibilities and challenge established
boundaries.
He creates unique interactions between light and the environment through
new media, showcasing his skills in lighting programming, video mapping, and
stage design to craft immersive visual experiences.
Inspired by the relationship between light and consciousness, his pieces defy
conventional notions of space, inviting viewers to explore new dimensions and
perspectives.
Originally from Mexico City, Roberto has participated in diferent international
festvals, establishing himself as an ever-evolving light artist.
Dreamcatcher Studios（India）
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- “Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the happiest of them all?”
- “None.”
The façade mirrors the spectrum of human emotions using colors as a visual and emotional journey. It begins with the bright hues of joy and love.
With time, anxiety creeps in giving way to labyrinth of fear & anger.
Yet, eventually grief wash away anger, waving to acceptance and hope, making room for joy & love.
Such is life, the cyclical nature of emotions; A Prism of Emotions, if you may.
アーティスト紹介
Dreamcatcher Studios, where imagination meets innovation in the realm of video content production, is a 6-year-old motion content studio. We specialize in crafting awe-inspiring experiences, from mesmerizing sound and light shows to dynamic TV commercials. Our Services include Smart AR/VR Solutions, 2D/3D Animation, Digital Museum Curation, Projection Mapping, Event and Exhibition Content, Corporate Films, and TV Commercials.
Our team is driven by a passion for storytelling, weaving narratives that resonate across screens and spaces. With the experience of over 17 years our Director, Aman Jajoria, leads a team of 30 professionals. Our team includes Creative Director Producer, Script Writer, 3D Animators, Compositors, VFX Artists, Digital Painters, Researchers, Rigger and 3D Modelers.
VLOOPY（Romania）
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Step into an enchanting journey of discovery at “Reflections Between Realms,” an immersive projection mapping installation set against the tranquil backdrop of the Outer Garden of the Meiji-jingu Shrine. This innovative project explores the ethereal themes of mirrors and reflections, inviting visitors to traverse the intriguing landscapes of parallel universes.
Each projection serves as a portal, leading participants through a series of reflective encounters that highlight diverse environments—ranging from lush, verdant jungles teeming with life , minimalist realms that challenge perceptions of space and dimension.
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over 10 years experience in performing arts, sound design, projection mapping, art installation, one man show, capable of moving large amounts of pixels, smooth framerate. sound desing, quality visuals , (vst, touchdesigner, comfyUI, resolume arena.) , art installation and more.. check instagram and website for details. Thanks
Kajiken（Japan）
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I descripted the ”mirror” as a metaphor for expressing contrasting parallel universe.
Regarding the visual expression, we perceive some meanings in related video materials. For example, if you combine a video of a ”running girl” followed by ”flames” or a ”flower garden”, you will imagine a complete different story. I captured this montage organization as a mechanism for creating a story through ”opposite mirrors video”.
In this work, I attempted to create a fantastical worldview through a mirror-like effect by combining images of a girl and a soldier, particles of flowers and flames, and an Escheresque space in terms of temporality and composition.
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Laboratory at Nishinippon Institute of Technology facing various creative challenges.
Ari Dykier（Poland）
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One of my earliest memories of amazement and fascination from childhood was the effect of reflecting one mirror into another. I could spend hours watching it. The mirror seems to reflect reality creating double image and symmetry. We see on the surface of the mirror copy of what is around…but what if entering mirror means finding another universe… different dimension or even going deeper to our inner world of imagination, deeper to our soul where we can experience more of who we are , we can see were we are heading to. Maybe Mirror is the most affordable way to reach Eternity we are looking for, simply because reflecting one mirror into another gives us the image of Eternity itself.
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Ari Dykier is visual artist based in Poland. Most of his career he works as filmmaker. With passion for animation he focused himself on creating animated visuals in technique of collage referring to tradition of surrealism and tradition of art itself.In 2017 and 2018 he made a project creating visuals for concerts of renowned polish baroque orchestra Arte dei Suonatori.
For Live Cinema Festival he created audio video performance with contemporary musician Ewa Liebchen.
For Patchlab Festival 2021 he made project inspired by stories of Stanislaw Lem as well as animations for AR city game.AV live performances, 360° instalations, AR, fulldome, mappings, video clips,
ruestungsschmie.de（Germany）
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REFRACTION³, is a profound exploration of time and perception. It posits the present as a mirror to history, and the future as a reflection of the now. Individual perception is refracted through the prism of past and future, suggesting that our understanding of reality is merely a distorted echo of what was and what will be. The piece illustrates the interconnection of time and space, each reflecting and refracting the other in an endless dance of causality and perception.
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ruestungsschmie.de is a team of forward- thinking architects and media artists who combine architectural education with cutting-edge technology to reshape the way we perceive the world. Our passion for innovation drives us to create immersive and interactive experiences that challenge conventional views.
Through the use of virtual and augmented reality and projection mapping, we bring designs, objects and buildings to life, allowing our users to fully immerse themselves in their surroundings and see them in new and exciting ways.
Kentaro Tanaka（Japan）
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There is a mysterious mirror in the room 808 of a certain building. When no one is there, the mirror undulates around the room, changing shape and sometimes destroying objects. This video has been made observing this humorous mirror for a few minutes. How the world inside the mirror looks like? This is a mysterious record of the boundary between real and virtual images.
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Graphic designer and CG artist.
During his student days, he became interested into 3DCG and began self-study. He creates graphics and videos with themes of natural phenomenon like liquids, plants, etc.
By studying every day, he aims to become a designer who can create never-seen proposals and use new technologies.
Elektrick.me（Bulgaria）
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/meaning: the repetition of a sound caused by reflection of sound waves/
A video artwork that explores the duality of identity through an untraditional mixture of 3D mapping and cinematographic techniques. The interplay of light, liquid, and digital projections creates a bizarre environment, where reality shimmers and fractures. The reflective surfaces and fluid medium symbolize the depths of self-perception, where reality blurs with illusion. The work captures the tension between harmony and discord within us. ”Echo” beckons viewers into a contemplative space, inviting them to witness the haunting beauty of self-reflection and the unpredictable revelations of our inner worlds.
アーティスト紹介
Elektrick.me is a force of talented artists who create extraordinary experiences for entertainment, advertising, and various events for the last 15 years.
We specialize in creating unique Multimedia shows, 3D mapping, Мotion graphics, and Interactive experiences. We create custom content for TV, digital, event, and advertising
productions which has been proven over the last 15 years and is preferred by leading companies and agencies in Asia and Europe.
Wong（China）
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Simple and repetitive graphics, through regular arrangement, can often generate unexpected pictures, mirrors are our real world clone masters, we used the clone tools , constantly repeat the arrangement, to create wonderful dynamic pictures.
We pay tribute to the great artists（Victor Vasarely、Piet Cornelies Mondrian、Yayoi Kusama、OP art...）.
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I am a 3DMAPPING creator from China. I have participated in some 3DMAPPING creation competitions in China and created some commercial works. I hope to take this opportunity to communicate with outstanding creators and show myself to the world.
St.Frax（Italy）
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”Mindflection” explores the theme of mirrors and reflection, depicting the complex duality of the human brain's hemispheres: the right (creative) and the left (rational). The project visually alternates elements of logic and rationality with those expressing creativity and irrationality.
The building is vertically split, creating a symmetry disrupted when the parts connect. The left hemisphere (appearing inverted on the viewer's right) is depicted with monochromatic animations, evoking cold precision and rigid rationality. The right hemisphere features colorful, fluid elements, transforming into unpredictable shapes that express vibrant creativity and spontaneity.
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I'm Stefano Frasson (a.k.a. stfrax). I studied Philosophy at the University of Milan, graduating with a thesis on the relationship between art, nature, and thought. My academic path then led me to design: I delved into Graphic Design at Accademia Mohole and specialized in Motion Design at Cpf Bauer.
My career took off as a Visual Designer at Undici11, a dynamic audio-visual production group focusing on events, advertising, and communication. I created Motion Graphic campaigns for leading companies and managed visual designs for the opening performances of Milan Beauty Week 2022 and shows at the Piccolo Teatro di Milano.
Since 2023, I've been a lecturer at the Numen Institute in Milan, teaching Generative Design and Videomapping. My recent work emphasizes procedural and generative design in Motion Design, continuously pushing creative boundaries.
Machineast（Malaysia & Indonesia）
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”Reflective Ascension” is a visually captivating animation that explores self-discovery and personal evolution. It begins with a solitary ball under the gaze of mirror eyes, symbolizing self-awareness. As the ball multiplies, it transitions through societal integration, interacting with reflective surfaces resembling educational building blocks, representing learning and development. Navigating gears and glossy pipes, the balls illustrate the intricate dynamics of the workforce and collective growth. Unlocking a gate, they enter a realm of freedom, adorned with cloth, and soar into a vibrant, boundless space. This animation celebrates individuality and communal ascent into a colorful expanse of shared wisdom and freedom.
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Fizah Rahim and Rezaliando, both born in 1983, are the creative forces behind Machineast (established 2015), a renowned digital art collective. Fizah, from Sandakan, Malaysia, infuses her work with vibrant colors and mesmerizing animation loops that reflect her East Malaysian roots. Rezaliando, from Pekanbaru, Indonesia, brings extensive 3D technical prowess and experience as a creative director. Together, they produce innovative digital artworks, attracting high-profile clients like NIKE, Apple, and IBM. Their collaborative and individual works have been showcased in exhibitions across Singapore, Malaysia, New York, and China, significantly influencing the contemporary digital art scene.
Invited works
Filip Roca（Spain）
作品コンセプト
RADIANT is an audio-visual projection mapping
artwork that explores how light rays scatter from an object. Light is invisible to the human eye until it collides with an
object. What we see is the impact of the light on an surface.
This piece is inspired by this phenomenon, the facade of the Memorial Picture Gallery in Tokyo becomes the canvas for this interaction. The play of light on the building creates new dimensions and changes how we perceive its otherwise
ordinary appearance.
This work is a digital collage composed of classical 3d CGI animation and generative effects.
The general aesthetics features minimalist, bold visuals using the geometry of the architecture. The color plate is simple, mostly using white and black shades. Monochromatic
graphics sometimes evolve into vivid chromatic aberration phenomena, showcasing red, orange, yellow, green, purple, and blue hues.
The tempo and flow of the “Radiant” artwork are diverse, featuring dynamic rhythm in some parts and slow-evolving visuals in others. The accompanying music, which features contemporary electronic sounds, is specially composed for this piece.
Visual Artist： Filip Roca
Sound Artist ： Zarko Komar
アーティスト紹介
Filip Roca is an independent digital artist known for his highly visually stimulating video-mapping artworks. Based between Barcelona and Lisbon, he spent over a decade working in animation, motion graphics, and art direction. In 2015, he began to work on his personal projects, focusing on architectural video projections, projection mapping, and live generative visuals.
Since then his work has been presented worldwide, he created artworks for festivals and institutions like Signal Festival, Fete des Lumieres Lyon, Illuminate Adelaide, Intervals, Thyssen Bornemisza Madrid, Noor Riyadh, Wonderspaces, Fjord Oslo, Genius Loci Weimar, iMapp, Krug Sveta Moscow, Night Lights, Sharjah Light Festival, Constellations de Metz, Video Mapping Festival Lille… During these years, he collaborated and worked with collectives and artists like Animalux, The Macula, Hyperbinary, Bordos Artworks, and Tigrelab.
Vali Chincișan（Romania）
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This videomapping artwork explores a vibrant mix of the styles of early 20th-century artists influenced by the emergence of Japanese prints in the West. Through a dynamic play of brushstrokes, textures, and color, ”En Garde Avant Garde” presents a mirrored reflection of different cultures, capturing the encounter between traditional Japanese aesthetics and modern Western art movements. Marcel Proust, who included clear references to Japanese prints in his work, resonates deeply with this theme: ”The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” The result is a captivating and provocative visual experience that highlights intercultural dialogue and artistic evolution.
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Born in 1980, Târgu Mures, Romania
He lives and works in Bucharest, Romania.
Education:
2003-2005
Master in Visual Arts,
Bucharest University of Arts
1999-2003
Bucharest University of Art,
painting department
1991-1999
Targu Mures Art School
Vali Chincișan is a multimedia artist specializing in videomapping, known for his
works that blend innovative technology with rich cultural narratives. His art
transcends traditional boundaries, integrating elements of light, sound, and visual
storytelling to create immersive experiences.
Vali Chincișan has garnered international recognition and numerous awards for his
creative prowess. In 2023 alone, he secured first prizes at prestigious festivals in
Dublin, Tokyo, and Weimar, demonstrating his ability to resonate with diverse
audiences across the globe. His piece ”Astral Pathways” won the first prize at the
Dublin Winter Lights, while ”Ancient Link” took top honors at the 1minute Festival
in Tokyo. Additionally, his work ”Simetry Unveiled” was celebrated as one of the
top three at Genius Loci Weimar.
Throughout his career, Vali Chincișan has consistently pushed the boundaries of
videomapping. His projects often explore themes of connectivity and
transformation, reflected in works like ”Life is Eryfg” and ”Urban Tree,” which have
been acclaimed in Brazil and Spain, respectively.
International competition judge
Michiyuki Ishita (Japan)
Representative of Projection Mapping Association of Japan, President of Colors Creation Co.Ltd.
He has been active both in Japan and abroad as an artist who creates spatial effects using images as light.
In 2011, he established the Projection Mapping Association of Japan and has been involved in one of the world's largest international projection mapping competitions and various other projects. As a creative director and producer with an artistic perspective, he has created many one-of-a-kind projects and is a leading international figure who has been invited to produce, lecture, and serve as a judge for many international festivals and national projects overseas.
Keisuke Toyoda(Japan)
Keisuke Toyoda
Project Professor, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, NOIZ, gluon
Born in 1972, Chiba, Japan. Work experience included Tadao Ando Architect & Associates (1996- 2000), SHoP Architects (2002-2006, New York). He founded NOIZ with Jia-Shuan Tsai in 2007, based in both Tokyo and Taipei. Kosuke Sakai has joined since 2016 as a partner. In 2017, he and Mitsuhiro Kaneda founded gluon, a cross-regional platform with the theme of “Architecture/Urbanism x Tech x Business“.He served as an advisor for EXPO 2025 OSAKA venue design for bidding (2017-2018). He founded and now serves as a vice chairman for Architectural Informatics Society (2020-) and advisor for Osaka Common Ground Living Lab (2020-). Founding Director of Metaverse Japan (from 2022-).He has joined the Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo as Visiting Professor in 2020.
Tom Kawada(Japan)
AR Three Brothers.
After working for a manufacturer during 10 years in patent development, in 2009 he became the eldest of the development unit AR Three Brothers. He develop his skills into all areas, from entertainment to art, from space to time, from the Roppongi Hills to Nihonbashi.
He is currently broadcasting J-WAVE's radio show “INNOVATION WORLD“ and the development documentary “The Wonderful World of the AR Three Brothers“ (AR Sankyodai no Subarashiki kono Sekai) is sometimes broadcasted on the channel BS Fuji. He is currently serializing at the end of a magazine in WIRED, and his books include “Augmented Reality“ and “The Proposal of the AR Three Brothers.“
Mariko NISHIMURA(Japan)
She started her career as an IT engineer at IBM Japan, where she obtained a patent for global language search taxonomy. Later, she worked as a Field Marketing Manager at Adobe Systems. In 2011, she joined the creative company Bascule as a producer, winning a Cannes Lions Gold Award. She co-founded HEART CATCH Inc. in 2014 and HEART CATCH LA in 2020. Leveraging her tech and creative career, she engages in new business projects, supports startups in Japan and the U.S., and contributes as a J-Startup supporter.
She serves on various committees, including the Japan Open Innovation Awards, organized by the Cabinet Office of Japan, and the Digital Agency’s Web3 research group DAO “Dig DAO.” She’s an instructor at the Art Thinking Collective in Paris, a Forbes Japan columnist, Visiting Professor at Musashino Art University, and a fellow of Hamamatsu and Shizuoka Prefecture.
Antoine Manier(France)
Director, Rencontres Audiovisuelles
Antoine Manier developed a passion for audiovisual creation at the age of 11, carrying out all kinds of experiments with the family camcorder. The production of several short films led him to a love of cinema, then to an audiovisual high school. He continued to direct and discovered amateur video festivals where he received several awards.
With his baccalaureate in hand, he created the Rencontres Audiovisuelles association in 1998, with the aim of producing and distributing short films; he then began to travel the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region (North of France) with a video projector under his arm to present short film programs.
In 2001, he created the “Rencontres Audiovisuelles” festival, dedicated to digital creation, integrating short film sessions, conferences and audiovisual workshops. The success of the event made it possible to perpetuate the event, which would become the International Short Film Festival from 2004.
Since the beginning of the 2000s, Antoine Manier has been interested in new images and regularly programs VJing, performances, interactive forms, the beginnings of web creation, etc.
In 2002, he created Ciné Soupe, an awareness program for traveling short films in the north french region, supplemented by image education workshops.
In 2004, he launched the Fête de l’anim’, a second festival supported by the association and dedicated exclusively to animated films. He is particularly involved in this form of creation, whether through this festival or the programming of animated films in other contexts. Antoine Manier initiated and participated in the creation of Noranim, an the regional animation sector in 2009. At the same time, he also became treasurer of the AFCA (national organization for animation field) and works in particular to establish the National Animation Film Festival in Rennes.
In 2007, he created L'hybride in Lille, which still remains today the only French cinema entirely dedicated to short films.
In the 2010s, he worked on several innovative projects: serious game for image education, collective interaction system in cinemas, artistic residencies, and he encountered video mapping with a first project produced in 2011.
Taken by a passion for this format, surprised by the lack of structure in the sector, he set up in 2017 within the Rencontres Audiovisuelles a support system for the mapping sector, the Video Mapping European Center, which combines research, training, residency and production . In 2018, the association launched the Video Mapping Festival, the first festival dedicated solely to video mapping, and the IBSIC conference, which has become the first professional meeting in the international mapping industry. The Rencontres Audiovisuelles association is today recognized as one of the major international organisation in the video mapping sector.
Filip Roca(Spain)
Filip Roca is an independent digital artist known for his highly visually stimulating video-mapping artworks. Based between Barcelona and Lisbon, he spent over a decade working in animation, motion graphics, and art direction. In 2015, he began to work on his personal projects, focusing on architectural video projections, projection mapping, and live generative visuals.
Since then his work has been presented worldwide, he created artworks for festivals and institutions like Signal Festival, Fete des Lumieres Lyon, Illuminate Adelaide, Intervals, Thyssen Bornemisza Madrid, Noor Riyadh, Wonderspaces, Fjord Oslo, Genius Loci Weimar, iMapp, Krug Sveta Moscow, Night Lights, Sharjah Light Festival, Constellations de Metz, Video Mapping Festival Lille… During these years, he collaborated and worked with collectives and artists like Animalux, The Macula, Hyperbinary, Bordos Artworks, and Tigrelab.
Vali Chincișan(Romania)
Born in 1980, Târgu Mures, Romania
He lives and works in Bucharest, Romania.
Education:
2003-2005
Master in Visual Arts,
Bucharest University of Arts
1999-2003
Bucharest University of Art,
painting department
1991-1999
Targu Mures Art School
Vali Chincișan is a multimedia artist specializing in videomapping, known for his
works that blend innovative technology with rich cultural narratives. His art
transcends traditional boundaries, integrating elements of light, sound, and visual
storytelling to create immersive experiences.
Vali Chincișan has garnered international recognition and numerous awards for his
creative prowess. In 2023 alone, he secured first prizes at prestigious festivals in
Dublin, Tokyo, and Weimar, demonstrating his ability to resonate with diverse
audiences across the globe. His piece ”Astral Pathways” won the first prize at the
Dublin Winter Lights, while ”Ancient Link” took top honors at the 1minute Festival
in Tokyo. Additionally, his work ”Simetry Unveiled” was celebrated as one of the
top three at Genius Loci Weimar.
Throughout his career, Vali Chincișan has consistently pushed the boundaries of
videomapping. His projects often explore themes of connectivity and
transformation, reflected in works like ”Life is Eryfg” and ”Urban Tree,” which have
been acclaimed in Brazil and Spain, respectively.
Achievements
2023
1st prize at Dublin Winter Lights with the work Astral Pathways, Dublin, IRELAND
1st Prize at 1minute Festival with the work Ancient Link, Tokyo, JAPAN
One of the three winners at Genius Loci Weimar with the work Simetry Unveiled,
Weimar, GERMANY
2022
1st prize at WeLightFloripa with the work Life is Eryfg, Floripa, BRAZIL
3rd Prize at the Mapsion Festival with the work Shards in the Self Shadow,
Lauantaina, FINLAND
2019
3rd Prize at Lightup Festival with the work Hydrus, Iasi, ROMANIA
2nd Prize at Novi Light Sensation with the work Build in Travel, Novi Ligure, ITALY
2018
Special Prize of the University of Salamanca at Luz y Vanguardias with the work
Urban Tree, Salamanca, SPAIN
Finalist at Kyiv Lights Festival with the work [IN]fluenza, Kyiv, UKRAINE
2009
Best Romanian Film at Animest with the work Urban Tree, Bucharest, ROMANIA
2005
Cyber Young Creative Cannes Lions, Cannes, FRANCE
Videomapping
2024
Jury at Genius Loci Weimar, GERMANY
International Chongqing Light Art Festival, CHINA
2023
Dublin Winter Lights. Dublin, IRELAND
SSA Mapping, Salvador, BRASIL
1minute Festival , Tokyo, JAPAN
Genius Loci Weimar, GERMANY
Spotlight, Bucharest, ROMANIA
Cilac, Chongqing, CHINA
2022
WeLightFloripa, Floripa, BRAZIL
Mapsion Festival, Lauantaina, FINLAND
CosmoLights v.3, Kavala, GREECE
2020
ACSEE DATONG, CHINA
2019
1 Minute Projection Mapping, Odawara Castle, JAPAN
Kyiv Lights Festival, Kyiv, UKRAINE
Lightup Festival, Iasi, ROMANIA
Novi Light Sensation, Novi Ligure, ITALY
2018
SSA Mapping, Salvador, BRASIL
Art Vision – Modern, Moscow, RUSSIA
Luz y Vanguardias, Salamanca, SPAIN
Kyiv Lights Festival, Kyiv, UKRAINE
