THE VOICE ACTRESS
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“The Voice Actress is a 15 minute moving meditation on gender, age, and change.”
“A stunning film.”
ABOUT THE FILM
Japan, US - Drama - 15 mins - 2022
Kingyo, a veteran voice actress working in Tokyo, possesses a unique ability to see the soul in all things, living and inanimate. The voice acting world is changing and she must find a way to reconcile her way of living with the modern industry. As Kingyo prepares for an upcoming audition, she seeks inspiration from the world around her and from her pet goldfish, Asatte. In the face of professional and personal adversity, Kingyo looks decidedly inward for strength through empathy and kindness.
Directed by Anna J. Takayama | Produced by Video Horse Films
Official Selections: SXSW 2022, Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2022, Palm Springs ShortFest 2022, Asian American International Film Festival 2022, Edinburgh International Film Festival 2022, Woodstock Film Festival 2022, Mill Valley Film Festival 2022
Awards: SXSW 2022, Special Jury Award Winner, Palm Springs Shorts Fest, Jury Special Mention, Best of the Festival Award, Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia, Audience Award Winner, Japan Competition, DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival, Jury Award Winner, Best Performance for Urara Takano