The joy of playing with miniature cars as a child. We brought that sense of immersion and excitement to the screen by fusing the warmth of handcraft with modern technology. The art direction was built by the director and production team using reclaimed materials. The character and background illustrations were also developed through repeated trial and error, down to the paper quality, printing, and finishing methods, in pursuit of textures that would suit the world of the film. Working with a small crew, we brought AI in as a “partner” for processes beyond our capacity. Rather than using the generated output as-is, we layered it with human touch, warmth, and texture, carefully bringing out the contours of each material. Taking into account the product’s size and structural constraints, we carried out extensive testing in the planning of the direction, aiming to create a cohesive on-set environment.

We created a brand film for ALPINE, a premium car audio brand from Japan with fans around the world. With the concept “SOUNDWARDS / Toward great sound,” we expressed a simple yet powerful brand message through dynamic visuals and music: where the best sound resonates, the best people gather and the best spaces are born. A great live performance and the audience drawn to it create the ultimate atmosphere. We captured that sense of being irresistibly drawn in with dynamic camerawork, making extensive use of drones. The music was created by KAITO, also known as Hiroshi Watanabe, whose work is released worldwide through Germany’s largest record label. The film direction and DP were handled by Senzo Ueno, and the overall planning and production were a collaboration with the creative agency Drill.

We produced a brand film for ALPINE, a premium car audio brand from Japan with fans around the world. The concept is “SOUNDWARDS / Toward Better Sound.” A simple yet powerful brand message — that where the best sound resonates, the best people gather and the best spaces are created — is expressed through dynamic visuals and music. An amazing live performance, and the ultimate space created by the audience gathered there. The feeling of being drawn toward that space is portrayed through dynamic camera work, making extensive use of drones. The music is by KAITO, also known as Hiroshi Watanabe, who is internationally recognized for releases on Germany’s largest label. The video direction and DP were handled by Senzo Ueno, and the overall planning and production were done in collaboration with the creative agency Drill.

A story that traces the 50-year journey of SevenStars through the monologue of a man reflecting on the past and the present. The music is composed by Takkyu Ishino of Denki Groove.