NEW CHITOSE 2025 Signal Film
NEW CHITOSE 2025 released the Signal Film directed by LUO Sijia.
This trailer is launched from Friday, September 26, 2025, on digital signage within New Chitose Airport and online.
Filmmaker’s Statement
I wanted to use natural motifs such as ripples, water droplets, and the moon to express the divine energy of the festival and a pure sense of admiration for the works. By transforming hand-drawn 2D animation into three-dimensional, realistic water through AI, I attempted to achieve what has long been a challenge—“bringing water to life.” At the same time, I intentionally reduced the resolution and frame rate of the AI-generated imagery, and crafted the music to evoke a simple, primal quality, aiming to create an atmosphere where warmth and sharpness converge in the spirit of the festival.
Filmmaker’s profile
LUO Sijia
LUO Sijia was born in China and currently resides in Tokyo. She received her master’s degree from the Department of Animation at Tokyo University of the Arts. Her practice centers on animated short films, video, and installation works, and also extends to sound-related formats such as music videos, sound design, and VJ performance. By getting inspiration from other art forms, she develops her films through experiments and seeks liberation from visual language.
Her animation works have been selected and awarded by film festivals around the world. She was a jury member for the Music Video Competition at the 18th Animest International Animation Film Festival, and a member of the Preliminary Selection Committee for the 7th Feinaki Beijing Animation Week.
