Noguchi’s New York – Animated Playground – New Chitose Airport International Animation Festival 12th Edition : Nov 21

International Competition 2

Noguchi’s New York - Animated Playground

Synopsis

Throughout his career, Isamu Noguchi sculpted communal spaces for exploration and play, but they remained largely unrealized. Commissioned by the Noguchi Museum, and entirely painted on celluloid, the following films explore how children might have interacted with his visions for playgrounds and playground equipment.

INFORMATION

Nicolas MENARD, Jack CUNNINGHAM
2026 | United Kingdom | 0:04:20

PROFILE

Nicolas MENARD, Jack CUNNINGHAM

Eastend Western was co-founded by directors Jack CUNNINGHAM and Nicolas MENARD. Jack’s playful experimentation and technical expertise have led to standout projects for Google, Vitra, and The New York Times, as well as the iconic 1600 app for President Obama’s White House. Nicolas, a Québécois filmmaker, has received worldwide acclaim for his films, including Wednesday with Goddard , which earned SXSW’s Jury Award for Best Animated Short.

International Competition 2

Noguchi’s New York - Animated Playground

SCHEDULE

2026.11.21　16:05: NEW CHITOSE AIRPORT THEATER
Theater 1
Guests on the StageEnglish InterpretationMeet the Filmmakers

2026.11.22　15:30: NEW CHITOSE AIRPORT THEATER
Theater 3