Mirai Mizue Works 2003-2010

Mirai Mizue Works 2003-2010

2010 · 66 min · Animation

CALF's first series is a collection of films by widely acclaimed Japanese independent animators. Mirai Mizue is a rising star of abstract animation in Japan. He entered the field in 2002 and continues to make non-narrative films at a surprisingly high rate.

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Dreamland

Dreamland · 2018

Simple rectilinear figures assemble into surprisingly complex “cities” that pulse along to Scarlatti Goes Electro’s hyperkinetic score.

RETRO FUTURE

RETRO FUTURE · 2015

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A "remix version" of Modern with a soundtrack by Matsuo Oono, which turns the satisfying orderliness of Modern into a cold, disturbing landscape.

WONDER

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A Log Day of Timbre · 2011

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A special follow up version of Mizue Mirai's Timbre A-Z.

The Dawn of Ape

The Dawn of Ape · 2019

The Dawn of Ape

Mirai Mizue’s familiar amoeba-like cells cross with kinetic sketched lines and shapes in a colorful burst of energy suited for all audiences. Music by Twoth. -JAPAN CUTS: Festival of New Japanese Film

TENSAI BANPAKU

TENSAI BANPAKU · 2014

The mutating forms of Tensai Banpaku, or “Genius Expo” create a stunning abstract orchestra.

Trip!-Trap!

Trip!-Trap! · 2005

MovieAnimationMusic

In the darkness of a cave, one man who had never seen even his own figure found a hollow flooded with light. An expression of a chaotic world. This experimental graduation film is a mixture of different animation techniques

Japanese Independent Animation, Volume 1

Japanese Independent Animation, Volume 1 · 2013

Japanese Independent Animation, Volume 1

A compendium of independent Japanese animation, featuring a wide range of experimental techniques from drawn animation to pixilation.

Poker

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A burst of cheer and refreshment that it seems perfectly suited to a late July afternoon.

Japanese Independent Animation, Volume 3

Japanese Independent Animation, Volume 3 · 2015

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A new wave is building within the Japanese independent animation scene. In Vol.3, discover the most promising stars of the next generation, with a particular focus on powerful female talents, who will dazzle you with their exhilaratingly original perspectives!

Japanese Independent Animation, Volume 2

Japanese Independent Animation, Volume 2 · 2014

Japanese Independent Animation, Volume 2

Astonishing, mysterious, eccentric, adorable, melancholic, sensual and delightful - the Volume 2 of the weird and fascinating world of Japanese independent animation which has been flourishing and stronger than ever.

Devour Dinner

Devour Dinner · 2008

Various dinners made with different living things...Short animation by Mirai Mizue

Scope

This is no animation, it's one picture. Short experimental film by Mirai Mizue

BIBLIOMANIA

BIBLIOMANIA · 2013

A reimagination of Alice in Wonderland set in modern Japan dealing with themes of bullying, lack of work, household breakdown, child care issues, social media addiction, etc. The animation uses a combination of pixilation, hand-drawn animation, and CG.

Metropolis

Metropolis · 2009

A city as a pulsating organism. Repetitive movements are made by drawing on graph papers. Supported by SICAF 2009. Mirai Mizue's first time experimenting with geometric animation.

Journey to the West

Journey to the West

Journey to the West

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As the Sun threatens to explode and end all life on Earth, Goku wakes up and goes on a Journey to the West, in quest of meaning, guidance and wisdom. His adventures will make him face the most dangerous opponents and will decide the fate of humanity.

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