STAFF

Kodomotachino Kinder Film Festival Tokyo started in 1992 with the support of the children’s film division of the Berlin International Film Festival, one of the world's three largest film festivals. At one screening in a theater with a 650 seat capacity only five audience members showed up - we couldn't even let our international guests appear on stage. It wasn't funny back then, but we can laugh about it now - every year we present films from all over the world to more than 10,000 people. With the cooperation and support of our affiliates, our staff members are continuously looking for the best films and animations with the goal of sharing them with every child in Japan. Our festival continues to grow, but we always remain true to our most important goal - helping each child to achieve his or her full potential. It is our greatest pleasure that children and their parents enjoy the films that we present. We hope they bring home dreams, wishes, a renewed sense of compassion, and a smile for their time spent together as a family. As Kinder Film Festival Tokyo expands its activities over the next 50 or 100 years, we will continue to supply "energy for your heart." As producers, this is our promise.

Mitsuo Tahira, Producer

Mitsuo Tahira / Producer

Staffs of KINDER FILM

Program Director

Misaki Fujiki

Assistant Producer

E Kou

Assistant Producer

Erika Sato

Assistant

Momo Inoue

KLA’S（Kinder Live Actor’s ）

	Sayaka Suzuki Activities : Kinder voice actor since 2002 when mainly performing for musials. Played central roles in various projects. Mediator for the Kinder voice actors. Interest : Watching theater plays, flower arrangement, holds license for cake and bread baking. (I guess I’m generating power for creativity?) Message : There are so many great foreign movies out there! We may not speak the same language but we feel the same - that’s why I want to pass on these movies to children. (Catch the message on the screen!)
	Hiroyuki Kawai　HomePage Activities : Graduate of Hachiro Azuma’s “Warai Juku”. After the death of Mr. Azuma, he performed as “Hiro the clown” at various shows and events across the country. Appears on plays, TV, V cinema as actor, voice actor, and improvisation play actor, while teaching improvisation at schools from elementary to college and at corporate trainings. Interest : Being attentive Message : I think Kinder Festivals are not just for kids but for everyone to enjoy. I also enjoy taking part as a voice actor and entertaining people by breathing new life aka Japanese into foreign films.
	Haruka Moriyama Activities : plays, films, radios, teaching at Himawari Theater Group Interest : piano, singing, drawing Message : Children are always the first to find important things.
	Masaki Kimura　Blog Activities : DJ for internet radio, sound editor/ actor for “Shibainu” Interest : Books, movies, driving, cooking Message : There are messages and films that Kinder Film hopes to deliver. I hope to have a wonderful time with you all at the festival.
	Kanako Noguchi　Blog Activities : Graduated from Toho Gakuen College of Drama and Music with degree in theater. Currently studying at Mouse Promotion. Moving from theater to voice acting. Performing at various events. Interest : Watching movies! I’m setting my goal to watch 150 movies this year. My favorite movies are “Cinema Paradiso”, “Red Balloon”, “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg”, and such. Message : To me, animations and films are the imaginary world - but at the same time they are the place I live in reality. It must be the same for children. You can make your days more fun with your creativity and imagination. May the wonderful Kinder films be delivered to many children!
	Yukari Sadakata Activities : The 5th Ritrovo Storytelling Interest : Listening to music, going to live concerts Message : I’m still a beginning actor, but I’ve been practicing to improve my skills for your enjoyment. There are so many movies that are great for both children and adults at kinder festivals. Please come and have fun!
	Onawa Kousuke Activities : Voice acting and playing gigs as a member of the band “Cou.” In Tokyo. Interest : guitars, songs, teas and chocolate Message : I will grow up with my dream and remember to hand it down to children.
	Minami Tomita Activities :I’ll be in a musical on February 14th! for PC for Mobile Company’s Blog I also act in theater plays. Interest : Eating and sleeping Message : I’m just chilling out. Please to meet ya!
	Taihei Sakurai Activities : Jiro in Bandai Namuco online game “NikQ”, Daijamaru in arcade game “Spectral vs. Generation”, Rogue in Tomoka official novel “Soutouryukitan” Interest : Impersonation karaoke, reading books, watching plays, visiting unknown places alone Message : Everything happening in life is a treasure to me. I am enjoying mydays from bottom of my heart because I know I’m only here thanks to everyone’s support.
	Mio Satake　Blog Activities: Voice actor, reading picture books to children and adviser for JPIC reader. Interest: Searching lovely picture books and taking photos. Message: This festival is like a treasure box filled with heartwarming films. I wish children could feel what is essential for them from us.