Expo 2025 Osaka seeks global creative contributions.

Participate in the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo by submitting projection mapping designs for a chance to showcase your work globally.

Got skills in video or image production? The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo is looking for creators to join the Shining Hat Projection Mapping Project. This is your chance to shine! Submit your designs to transform the EXPO Hall into a dazzling digital art display, showcasing your work alongside international artists. The competition is organized by the Japan Association for the Expo and the Projection Mapping Association. Your project should fit the theme “Designing a Future Society Where Life Shines” and be 30 seconds to a minute long in MP4 or MOV format. Entry is free, and winners get their work featured at the Expo, plus tickets worth 15,000 JPY. Remember, submissions are due by January 31st, 2025. Don’t miss out!
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