WEAVING SHIBUSA FILM
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Credits:
A film by Devin Leisher, Erik Motta and Mehdi Ahmadi
Executive Producers: Scott Rodgers, Scott fletcher, & Kiya BabzaniCast
Mikiharu Tsujita (Fullcount)
Hisao Manabe (Japan Blue)
Atsusuke tagaya (Stevenson Overall Co.)
Atsushi Matsushima (Clutch & Lightning Magazines)
Yutaka Fujihara (BerBerJin, Fake Alpha)
Kazuhiko hanzawa (Marvin's Vintage)
Masayoshi Kobayashi (Flat Head)
Hajime inoue (TCB)
Shinichi Haraki (Iron Heart)
Etsuko Satou (Shinya Mills)Weaving Shibusa is the story of Japanese craftsmanship and dedication, shown through their love and fascination of denim. The film gives unprecedented access to the mysterious and storied industry of Japanese denim, told by the only people who can; world-renowned vintage denim experts, the highly regarded "Osaka 5", responsible for Japan's denim revival, as well as passionate innovators who's unparalleled work has made "Japanese Denim" synonymous with the highest quality possible.
What makes Japanese denim special is not only the materials, machinery, and techniques, but also the people and ideas behind the process. This film reveals the intense passion and insight behind Japanese denim, but also poses the question; what is the future of these garments that are so deeply rooted in the past?
Original Soundtrack by Young Lee.
Each song for the score was written specifically for each scene as the film was being edited. The instrumentation was kept simple yet a lot of reverb and delays were implemented to get an exaggerated spacey sound as well a lot of manipulation with reverse delay, looping, and octaves to get an orchestral synth sound without actually using any synths. In keeping with the same ideas expressed in the film, a lot of planning went into writing and exploring sounds.Weaving Shibusa - Trailer #1
https://vimeo.com/weavingshibusa
Premiere Info:
Saturday, August 6th.
Castro Theatre: 429 Castro Street - San Francisco
8:30pm Showtime (Post-party following film at local bar, to be announced at film premiere) -
Does anybody have some more info?
@Aetas let me know what other info you need and i'll help you as best as i can.
There is quite a bit of information here:
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For those in the UK, The Real McCoy's London will be screening 'Weaving Shibusa' at the Curzon Cinema, Soho on October 5.
Tickets available online via Superdenim.
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@kiya Are there any further plans to release "Weaving Shibusa" to other markets? I'd really love to see this film and my wife has even shown interest! Any information you could share would be great!
Can't imagine it will release on DVD, Blu-Ray or digital download till after the cinema screenings.
For those in the UK, 'Weaving Shibusa' is showing in Soho on October 5.
I was down in San Francisco a few weeks ago, the day before the premiere, and was able to talk to Young at SE. He said they are hoping to make it available through a few different avenues after the director has taken the film to a number of festivals. So could be a bit before most are able to see it, but the good news it is coming eventually.
As Dylan said above there is a London premiere Oct 5th, we're doing a Manila premiere on Oct 1st, a New York premiere (during Inspiration weekend) on October 14th, a Portland premiere in mid-November, and a Mexico premiere on December 14th.
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What a fast xpost @dylantbmayes
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They don't call me 'The Flash' for nothing
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curiously asking, is there no way else to see this if you're not based in SF?
edit: oh right.. it's been asked..
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Check our events page for more showings of Weaving Shibusa:
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Looks like Weaving Shibusa will be available at Vimeo by end of June:
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Nice work, Chap.
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Sadly, Haraki san can't make it over for this, but Giles will definitely be there…
Film Premiere: Selvedge Run presents "WEAVING SHIBUSA"
On the second evening of Selvedge Run’s summer edition in 2017 we invite you to share our passion for Japanese denim at the German film premiere of “Weaving Shibusa” - a story of Japanese craftsmanship and dedication, shown through their love and fascination of denim. The documentary gives unprecedented access to the mysterious and storied industry of Japanese denim, told by the only people who can: world-renowned vintage denim experts, the highly regarded "Osaka 5", responsible for Japan's denim revival, as well as passionate innovators whose unparalleled work has made "Japanese Denim" synonymous with the highest quality possible.
After the screening there will be a Q&A session hosted by the film’s executive producer Kiya Babzani from Self Edge, USA, who is visiting Berlin especially for the occasion. Other event guests include friends, exhibitors at Selvedge Run and featured in the documentary:
Mikiharu Tsujita (Fullcount),
Atsu Tagaya (Stevenson Overall Co.),
Atsu Matsushima (Clutch Magazine),
Hajime Inoue (TCB Jeans),
Katsu Manabe (Japan blue jeans, Momotaro)
& others.
You can get your tickets online at: www.selvedgerun.com or at Burg & Schild Store. -
Cannot wait for this to be on Vimeo as it seems theres almost no chance of the film coming to Seattle.
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The "Weaving Shibusa" film showing will be at the iconic Babylon Cinema, very close to the Burg & Schild store, at 21:00 on Wednesday 5th July. Afterwards there will be a short Q&A session with free beers and Bullit bourbon!
Giles and I will be there and hope to see some of our dear Berliner friends that evening.
You can buy tickets for the film showing online at: www.selvedgerun.com or pop into the Burg & Schild Store.
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I'll be there!
