THE VOICE ACTRESS
Anna J. Takayama
Japan, United States / Drama / 15’ / 2022
Festival publicity
SXSW 2022
World Premiere Narrative Shorts Competition
Special Jury Award Winner
Kingyo (Urara Takano), 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.
Director Anna J. Takayama
Production Video Horse Films