It has been announced that «えんとつ町のプペル» (Poupelle of Chimney Town) is being adapted into a live-action (Live-Action) short film in collaboration with AI technology company KamikAI. The work will receive its world premiere screening at the awards ceremony of the ショートショート フィルムフェスティバル & アジア (Short Short Film Festival & Asia — SSFF & ASIA) 2026, to be held on June 10, 2026.
About Poupelle of Chimney Town
Poupelle of Chimney Town is a picture book produced under the supervision of Nishino Akihiro as producer, using a collaborative work-sharing system among more than 33 creators, covering illustration, coloring, and design. It took four years to create, with part of its funding raised through crowdfunding, supported by believers in the project’s vision.
In the picture book world, reaching 5,000 copies sold is considered a success — yet this work has achieved a remarkable cumulative print run of 800,000 copies. It was also adapted into an animated film in December 2020, directed by Hiroto Yusuke and produced by STUDIO4°C under Nishino’s screenplay and creative supervision. That film won the Japan Academy Prize and has been seen by more than 1,960,000 people in Japan. Beyond that, it has been adapted into kabuki, ballet, and a musical as well. Most recently, in March 2026, a sequel to the animated film titled «映画 えんとつ町のプペル ～約束の時計台～» entered theaters.
Details on the Live-Action Short Film Production
This live-action project is being carried out under CHIMNEY TOWN, the company that manages Nishino’s projects, with KamikAI serving as production collaborator and Cafe Group acting as producer. The creative work uses the software Wonder Canvas. The short film runs approximately 3 minutes 15 seconds to 3 minutes 30 seconds.
Core Team
- Original story: Nishino Akihiro
- Producer: Mori Ko, Coco Nitta
- Production: CHIMNEY TOWN
- Co-production: KamikAI
- Production management: Cafe Group
- Software: Wonder Canvas
SSFF & ASIA 2026 Awards Ceremony
At the awards ceremony on June 10, 2026, at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (starting at 4:30 PM, ending approximately 7:30 PM), Nishino Akihiro (original story), Mori Ko, and CoCoNitta (producers) will take the stage to present the work to the public for the first time.
Tickets to attend the awards ceremony are priced at ¥5,000 (advance sales only). The ceremony will also announce the festival’s top prize — the George Lucas Award — along with awards in various categories, with winning works earning the right to submit for the Academy Award the following year.
SSFF & ASIA 2026 Overview
- Opening ceremony: May 25, 2026
- Tokyo screenings: May 26 — June 9, 2026
- Awards ceremony: June 10, 2026
- Online screenings: May 25 — June 30, 2026
Tokyo screening venues include MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives, Akasaka Intercity Conference, Euro Live, WITH HARAJUKU HALL, LIFORK HARAJUKU, and others.
Ticket Prices (general screenings)
- Advance: General ¥1,500 / Students · U29 · Seniors · Disabled ¥1,200 / Elementary–Junior High ¥1,000 / Under elementary school age: Free
- At the door: General ¥1,800 / Students · U29 · Seniors · Disabled ¥1,500 / Elementary–Junior High ¥1,300 / Under elementary school age: Free
- Passport: General ¥7,000 / Students · Seniors · Disabled ¥5,500
- Online: ¥2,500 (Japan) / $15 USD (international)
For more information, visit the official SSFF & ASIA 2026 website.
Source: aniani
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