EXPO Hall “Shining Hat” Projection Mapping
The Shining Hat is a symbolic venue, featuring a golden, circular roof and rugged walls reminiscent of the Tower of the Sun. Its design embodies a bright, collaborative future.This projection mapping event is a unique opportunity to showcase your creativity and contribute to a collective vision for a better tomorrow. Information & Application Details: Start […]
The Shining Hat is a symbolic venue, featuring a golden, circular roof and rugged walls reminiscent of the Tower of the Sun. Its design embodies a bright, collaborative future.
This projection mapping event is a unique opportunity to showcase your creativity and contribute to a collective vision for a better tomorrow.
Information & Application Details:
Start date: November 15, 2024
Application deadline: February 28, 2025 (Until 23:59 Japan time)
Selection Results Announcement: March 2025
Projection period: April 13, 2025 – October 13, 2025
Entry Fee: Free
Eligibility:
- Original, unpublished works only.
- Works must not have been exhibited in other public or private exhibitions.
- Each individual or team may submit one entry.
- Minors must have parental or guardian consent.
Theme:
Designing Future Society for Our Lives
How to apply:
- Submit a brief application including:
- Creator/team name
- Contact information (email, address, phone)
- Country of origin
- Website URL (if applicable)
- Receive production templates and entry details.
- Upload completed video files to a shared file server for review.
Program benefits:
- Global Recognition: Be part of a landmark international event.
- Creative Freedom: Share your imaginative interpretation of the future.
- Cultural Impact: Engage with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Submission requirements:
- Resolution Options:
- 5160×1080 pixels
- 3840×800 pixels
- Length: 30 seconds to 1 minute
- Frame Rate: 30 fps
- Format: MP4 (H.264, CBR 50–60 Mbps) or MOV (Apple ProRes422)
- Audio:
- Audio should be embedded in the video file or provided separately as a WAV file.
- Ensure the audio length matches the video duration.
- Work title (displayed at the beginning for up to 5 seconds).
- Concept explanation (100 words).
- One still image (3840×800 pixels).
- Profile of the creator/team (100 words).
- Contact Information:
- Name of the representative
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Telephone number
- Country of Origin: Mention the country where the creator/team is based.
- File Sharing Link: Provide a link (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox) for downloading your video file.
- File Naming Convention:
- Use this structure:
EntryNumber_TeamName_Date.mov
Example: 0001_TeamXYZ_20250302.mov - Use only half-width alphabets and numbers. Avoid spaces or special symbols.
Prohibited Submissions:
The following will not be accepted:
- Works that do not adhere to the format or specifications outlined.
- Videos with corrupted data or playback errors.
- Content that is offensive, sexually explicit, politically charged, or overtly religious.
- Works exceeding the time limit of 1 minute or shorter than 30 seconds.
- Submissions that infringe on third-party copyrights or intellectual property.
Copyright and Usage:
- Creators retain copyright of their works but grant the Expo organizers and the Projection Mapping Association of Japan permission to:
- Adjust brightness, contrast, and other elements to optimize screening.
- Use the work for promotional, archival, and event-related purposes indefinitely.
- Share the works at related events or exhibitions after Expo 2025.
- Submitted works must not be published or shared on social media or other platforms before the official announcement of results.
Important Notes:
- All production and submission costs are the applicant’s responsibility.
- Once submitted, no modifications or cancellations will be accepted.
- Submissions may be disqualified if they fail to meet technical requirements, are incomplete, or are found to violate the rules.
Contact and Resources:
For detailed guidelines and to apply, visit the official Expo 2025 Osaka website.
Be part of shaping a brighter future through your creativity!
Website link: https://expo2025pm.com/en