Watch: Japanese short film “The Voice Actress” with “Kingyo”

“Undefeated by the rain… Undefeated by the wind… Undefeated by the snow and the scorching summer heat. . The Voice Actress is a captivating 15-minute short film directed by Japanese-American filmmaker Anna J. Takayama. It's a tribute to her mother, who was also a voice actress in Japan. After premiering at festivals last year and winning a few awards, the short is now available online for everyone. It's a must! The fictional film follows a woman named Kingyo, played by Urara Takano (who is also a real voice actress in Japan for many anime characters), who possesses the ability to see the soul in all things. But the world of dubbing is changing and she must find a way to reconcile her way of life with the modern industry. It's a beautifully shot and heartfelt film about a woman who cares deeply about her work and the authenticity of her performances (voice). I really love the patience and serenity of these shorts, with all the cute little touches like the fish and its umbrella.

Thanks to Vimeo Staff Picks for the tip on this one. Here's the direct intro from Vimeo: "Kingyo, a seasoned voice actress working in Tokyo, has a unique ability to see the soul in all things, living and inanimate. The world of voice acting is changing and she must find a means of reconciling his way of life with modern industry." The Voice Actress is a short film written, directed and edited by Los Angeles-based filmmaker Anna J. Takayama (高山杏奈) - you can see more of her film work on her Vimeo or follow her on IG @anna_j_takayama. Produced by Joe Skinner. Featuring photography by Conor Murphy. This premiered at the 2022 SXSW Film Festival where it won a Special Jury Prize; he has also performed at many other festivals including Palm Springs ShortFest 2022. He is inspired by Anna's mother. "I've always wanted to document my mother's talent and her [own] style of voice acting, which stems from empathy and imagination." For more information, visit Vimeo or the film's official website. To find more shorts, click here. Thoughts?

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