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  • Original, unpublished works only.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:

  1. Submit a brief application including:
  • Creator/team name
  • Contact information (email, address, phone)
  • Country of origin
  • Website URL (if applicable)
  1. Receive production templates and entry details.
  2. 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:

  1. Resolution Options:
  • 5160×1080 pixels
  • 3840×800 pixels
  1. Length: 30 seconds to 1 minute
  2. Frame Rate: 30 fps
  3. Format: MP4 (H.264, CBR 50–60 Mbps) or MOV (Apple ProRes422)
  4. Audio:
  • Audio should be embedded in the video file or provided separately as a WAV file.
  • Ensure the audio length matches the video duration.
  1. Work title (displayed at the beginning for up to 5 seconds).
  2. Concept explanation (100 words).
  3. One still image (3840×800 pixels).
  4. Profile of the creator/team (100 words).
  5. Contact Information:
  • Name of the representative
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Telephone number
  1. Country of Origin: Mention the country where the creator/team is based.
  2. File Sharing Link: Provide a link (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox) for downloading your video file.
  3. 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:
  1. Adjust brightness, contrast, and other elements to optimize screening.
  2. Use the work for promotional, archival, and event-related purposes indefinitely.
  3. 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