Throughout her career Director Anna J. Takayama has strived to explore the untold stories of those society looks away from. Often told with a personal and close-to-the-heart focus, Takayama’s stories peel back the curtain on those who are underrepresented on screen. In The Voice Actress, her latest short, this focus is centred on Japan’s anime industry and the life of Kingyo, a veteran voice actress. Takayama employs a striking backdrop and uplifting story to display the struggles of those working in this ever-changing industry, revealing how a creative imagination, a good heart and a pet goldfish can oppose those in higher power. Dn delves into the SXSW Special Jury Award-winning short in our interview with Takayama, who reveals more about the familial ties that inspired the film, her colour-based creative choices, and the conflicted opinions she has on the industry she’s now within.
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- 3/11/2024
- by Josh Block
- Directors Notes
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