A rare and thoughtful look into the creative world of one of Japan’s most distinctive directors.

On the occasion of his presence as Jury Member at Shorts Shorts Film Festival & Asia, we talked on zoom with director Shunji Iwai, in an insightful conversation covering his work, inspirations, and current projects.

In this exclusive interview, Iwai discusses his views on Japanese short films today and whether he still watches them, the impact of his early short films on his growth as a filmmaker, what he’s looking for as a jury member at Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia, the experience of directing the new series “Luca on the Road” and the transition from his feature “Kyrie“, collaborating with stars like Aina the End, Haru Kuroki, and Suzu Hirose, whether we can expect more adaptations of his own novels on screen , what he’s working on next.

Don’t miss this rare and thoughtful look into the creative world of one of Japan’s most distinctive directors.