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Discover Beauty Program

The Short Shorts Film Festival 2022 once again is proud to present our Discover Beauty Program, a program that draws attention to the natural & aesthetic beauty of Japan & its culture as we focus on the concepts of beauty around the world.

The 3rd film in the program is “Kapaemahu,” an animated short from 2020. The film is about the culture, mysticism & beauty of Hawaiian culture & was made in a collaborative effort by Native Hawaiian educator & cultural expert Himaleimoana Wong-Kalu & filmmaker activists Dean Hamer & Joe Wilson.   

Online screenings now through 06/30: { https://shortshorts.org/2022/en/program/cultural/t-moko-behind-the-tattooed-face/}

Our Discover Beauty Symposium was held yesterday, January 17th at 8PM (JST). This year the focus is on the indigenous Ainu people of Northern Japan. Special guests include Hideo Akibe, a member of various Ainu Associations that promote understanding & appreciation of the Ainu people & culture. Also participating is art historian Satomi Igarashi, Cutural Director of the Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art.   

For access to the symposium archive video:

Original Version (20 min.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYR890jcg0k&t=3s

Short Version (6 min.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K98sLBwdOA&t=1s