BRANDED SHORTS returns with a fresh new look as "Visual EXPO by BRANDED SHORTS"
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Event Information
9.28 mon
9.29 tue
Ticket Information
Jury
BRANDED SHORTS Awards
Award given to the best BRANDED short film from outside Japan, chosen based on eight criteria: essentiality, ability to change perceptions, shareability, strength of message, viewership retention, originality, timeliness, and memory retention.
Award given to the best Japanese BRANDED short film, chosen based on eight criteria: essentiality, ability to change perceptions, shareability, strength of message, viewership retention, originality, timeliness, and memory retention.
Award given to the most engaging short film from the perspective of branding that leads to recruitment, based on the criteria of Purpose, Corporate Appeal, Message, Sustained Viewing, Originality, and Memory Retention.
Among tourism promotional films, movies, and videos produced in all 47 prefectures in Japan, the Visual Tourism Award, Japan Tourism Agency Commissioner’s Award will be given to the work that demonstrates the highest level of creativity, promotional impact, and topicality from the perspective of tourism promotion.
Award given to an individual who communicates their values, worldview, and creativity through social media and other platforms, generating empathy and trust through their unique voice and creating new value and possibilities through collaborations with companies and brands.
Award given to a work, project, or individual that has generated significant social impact and buzz through branding using video.
Award given to a work that demonstrates new forms of visual expression and new possibilities in video branding that are unique to the year.
Event Overview
| DATE | 2026.9.28-29 |
|---|---|
| VENUE | Akasaka Intercity Conference 3F-4F, 1-8-1 Akasaka Minato-ku Tokyo 107-0052 |
| ACCESS | Tokyo Metro Ginza Line,Namboku Line Tameikesanno Station Exit 14 |
| Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line,Chiyoda Line Kokkaigijidomae Station Exit 14 |
*Talk in Japanese only.
BRANDED Movies
The screenings will take place over two days, September 28 and 29, at The Amphitheater at Akasaka Intercity Conference Center. Following the screenings, the filmmakers and creators will be invited to join a Q&A session to discuss their works.
In addition, branded movies will be available to stream at our online venue from September 28th to November 30th.
The online venue will also feature special titles available exclusively online, so be sure to check them out as well.
Program A 9/28 mon 14:00-15:00
Program B 9/28 mon 15:15-16:15
Program C 9/28 mon 16:30-17:30
Program D 9/29 tue 10:30-11:30
Program E 9/29 tue 11:45-12:45
Program F 9/29 tue 13:00-14:00
Program G 9/29 tue 14:15-15:15
Special Streaming of Visual Tourism Award-Winning Works Available for Online Streaming Only
Related Films from Projects Featured in “Why We Make Short Films in Local Communities”
Available for Online Streaming Only
Seven films created through projects featured in the event “Why We Make Short Films in Local Communities,” taking place on Tuesday, September 29th, will be available for special streaming at the online venue.
Enjoy these films together with the event!
Participants

Sponsors
Visual EXPO Sponsors

KODANSHA Ltd.
Founded in 1909, and based in Tokyo ever since, Kodansha is Japan’s leading publishing house. We make it our mission to shape the future of publishing by Inspiring Impossible Stories.

NIPPON STEEL KOWA REAL ESTATE CO.,LTD.
NIPPON STEEL KOWA REAL ESTATE CO., LTD. is a comprehensive developer specializing in urban development, housing, and urban renewal, guided by its philosophy, “Building communities, connecting with people.

Nihonchokuhan.Inc
Nihonchokuhan Inc. has evolved from a long-established multi-channel retail brand into a more focused and agile company centered on entertainment, global business, and digital transformation.
Leveraging its strengths in product development and customer engagement, the company is expanding beyond traditional retail.
Through Web3, demand-driven payment models, and global IP development, it creates new value and delivers it to audiences worldwide.
*Exhibition Booth Available

TYO AIXR
“XR Magic Orchestra / GAUS” is a new VR experience based on the immersive XR music performance that TYO AIXR design exhibited at DIG SHIBUYA this February. The original experience has been recreated using Gaussian splatting and enhanced with XR direction to create an entirely new VR content.
Ahead of ARTE TOKYO’s Shibuya event on October 10–11, it will make its world premiere at Visual EXPO.
Come experience the astonishingly high-resolution XR for yourself at the venue!
*Exhibition Booth Available

Media Partner
Visual EXPO Media Partner

J-WAVE
A radio station driving culture in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area, broadcasting cutting-edge information through sound and creativity to stimulate your senses.

Booth
Visual EXPO Exhibitors

Aww Inc.
Aww is a company that uses virtual humans and AI to expand the possibilities of what humans can achieve. At the booth, visitors can experience “HITO,” an interactive AI-powered virtual human that they can actually converse with on screen, offering an engaging and immersive interactive experience.

emole Inc.
Develops and operates “BUMP,” a short-form drama app. With strong support from younger audiences, BUMP has surpassed 4 million cumulative downloads and 6.5 billion total views across its official social media channels. Leveraging its expertise in short-form drama production and hit creation, the company also provides promotional and marketing solutions through short-form dramas for businesses and local governments.

KAJIMA CORPORATION
A 3D audio experience event featuring “OPSODIS 1,” equipped with Kajima Corporation’s unique 3D audio technology! It realistically reproduces 360° omnidirectional sound from just a single speaker. Why not be the first to experience the unprecedented immersion and realism at the venue, as if diving into the world of your favorite movies, games, and music?

Visual Tourism Award
To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Visual Tourism Award, a large-scale panel exhibition will showcase past award-winning films. Visitors can also enjoy complimentary local sweets provided by organizations nominated for this year’s 15th Visual Tourism Award.

Kita City, Tokyo
A city where rich nature and culture thrive. Under the vision “Tokyo Kita City: Beyond Expectations,” we are working to build a vibrant community for the future.

Leather Town Taito
Taito City, a town of craftsmanship with a 100-year history. Among its industries, the iconic leather industry is supported by reliable techniques passed down by artisans.
While experiencing the town’s culture, such as its atmospheric streets and historic festivals, a desire to “nurture” is fostered. Please come and experience the charm of the leather industry in Taito City.

tsukuriba editorial office
We create spaces where everyone can freely express themselves and engage in creative activities, guided by the concept of “Bringing creativity back into our own hands.” As the closing event of Sotetsu Movil, a movie theater at the west exit of Yokohama Station, we are planning and producing “Story Crossing ArtFes,” where film, art, zines, music, fashion, and other creative fields intersect.

TBS SPARKLE
TBS SPARKLE is a comprehensive content production company creating dramas, films, entertainment, news, sports, and more. We bring our TV expertise to branded content, short-form dramas, and digital media.

TOPVIEW JAPAN
TOPVIEW is an AI creative platform that brings together the world’s leading AI image and video generation models, built for everyone from solo creators to professional production studios. Instead of generating isolated clips, TOPVIEW’s AI agents manage entire film and drama projects from start to finish, while creators keep full control down to every shot. With precise control over composition and camera work using 3D and depth maps, TOPVIEW supports every stage of production, from concept development and storyboarding to previsualization and final output, helping teams work faster and expand their creative possibilities. Visit our booth to see live demos of the latest models and real production workflows.
Organizer : Committee for Short Shorts / Visual EXPO Organizing Office
Planning & Management : Visual Voice Inc.
Special Cooperation : All Japan Confederation of Creativity
Sponsors : KODANSHA Ltd. / NIPPON STEEL KOWA REAL ESTATE CO.,LTD.
Media Partner:J-WAVE
Patronage : Japan Tourism Agency


























