On October 4, “Sapporo Media Art Forum Counseling & Talk Show 2008” was put on by Sapporo Media Art Forum (SMF) at the Yoko Uchida event hall, “Yukara”. SMF aims to promote the cultivation of new media artists through the connection of industry, education, and government. Beginning in October of 2005, they have brought together many industry professionals and students.
This counseling event was an opportunity for students nearing graduation to show their work to industry professionals and hear their critiques. Not only is it a rarity for students to show their work outside of school, but they also received valuable input on their future plans in their career paths. About 40 students participated. Thirteen creators including wabisabi and Junya Kamada lined up in a row to give their input on the student’s work.
Students receive counseling
Following the counseling, a talk show titled “College days and the beginning of careers” was held in which top creators shared their work from their student days, explaining the significance of such pieces to their careers. The students vigorously took notes, listening carefully while they heard stories about dedication to the craft of filmmaking and the importance of discipline for people who want to be pros in that field. Tadahiko Ohira, Operations Director for the SMF, said, “it is extremely valuable for professional creators to interact with young, passionate students. I’d like to continue this event.”
At the talk show, films were screened from the times of each creator’s debut.
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