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SIX INC, Tokyo / TOYOTA GAZOO RACING / 2024
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Why is this work relevant for Film Craft?
We came by this question during the early stage of the project, "Why do humans instinctively feel a sense of wildness towards industrial products like cars?". For the first time as a sports car brand, we answered that question using the power of visuals.
Please provide any cultural context that would help the Jury understand any cultural, national or regional nuances applicable to this work.
True motorsports fans have been hungry for an opportunity to experience the power of analog, realistic cars, rather than cars processed by computer graphics and digital technology, as technology, such as automated driving, continues to advance. The challenge was to respond to this global fan insight with the power of film.
Write a short summary of what happens in the film.
In this film, we captured the extreme movements of cars competing in various events such as the WRC, Dakar Rally, and 24 Hours of Le Mans. We decided to film it in super slow motion from an extremely close distance, akin to capturing the movements of wild animals.
Background:
This year, GR finally achieved 8 titles in the top category of world motorsports after six years since its brand's inception.
As proof of its quality, we collaborated with top drivers to create an unprecedented immersive brand film.
Tell the jury anything relevant about the cinematography.
Our significant challenge in this project was to not rely on digital techniques such as zoom-in that are used in race filming but rather focusing on how closely racing cars and the camera can physically approach each other. It was a collaboration between precise driving skills at the millimeter level and shooting techniques with the same level of precision.
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