Award-Winning Short Animation 'First Light' Releases Globally

The short animation 'First Light,' directed by Shunsuke Koyama, is now available for digital purchase and rental on global platforms.

It features narration by actress Haru Kuroki and an original score by composer Naoki Sato, who won a Japanese Academy Award for Best Music.

'First Light' was selected for over ten international film festivals, including Sitges - Catalonia International Film Festival in Spain, one of the world's major fantastic film festivals. The 11-minute film follows a boy named Tetu.

The project originated from Kodansha's Creator Lab, a short film production support initiative. 'First Light' was chosen from 1,126 submissions in its second round. Director Shunsuke Koyama handled nearly all aspects of production himself, excluding CG and background art.

The film can be rented or purchased on platforms including Bandai Channel, d Anime Store, and U-NEXT. Its official page is on the Kodansha Creator Lab website.

Source: PR Times via 株式会社講談社