A Life in Japan at DVinfo.net

Petri Storlopare · February 21st, 2011, 06:11 AM

Hi,

I'm working on a documentary about foreigners living in Japan. Why they chose to go there, good/bad experiences and so on. This is my first own, big project. The release is scheduled for this summer.

My budget has been more or less zero and my equipment is not very expensive. What it lacks in quality I hope to compensate with interesting content and good editing. I'm not sure if, for example, TV-stations will be interested when it's finished because of the quality, so I will probably concentrate on trying to sell it over the internet. I'm thinking of selling files to download very cheaply and hope to get some volume and name recognition that way.

Here's a link to a short trailer I made about a year ago. It's only a minute.
YouTube - A Life in Japan

Kevin Spahr · February 21st, 2011, 04:25 PM

Looks interesting because I would love to go to Japan sometime.

I really liked the line "It all started with ninjas" - it's a good hook - makes me curious about that guy's story.

Best wishes with the project.

Petri Storlopare · January 29th, 2012, 10:26 AM

The documentary is now finished and available on the internet.
I've had two public screenings in Kyoto and everybody seemed to be very happy with it. I've got some very good comments. A much more positive experience altogether than I thought it would be.

Her a posting at Deepkyoto from the premiere.
http://www.deepkyoto.com/?p=7026

Petri Storlopare · March 31st, 2012, 02:08 AM

The video is now available for free on Youtube, with Japanese subtitles or without.

https://www.youtube.com/user/PetriSt...e?feature=mhee

February 21st, 2011, 06:11 AM	#1
Petri Storlopare New Boot Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Boden Posts: 21	A Life in Japan Hi, I'm working on a documentary about foreigners living in Japan. Why they chose to go there, good/bad experiences and so on. This is my first own, big project. The release is scheduled for this summer. My budget has been more or less zero and my equipment is not very expensive. What it lacks in quality I hope to compensate with interesting content and good editing. I'm not sure if, for example, TV-stations will be interested when it's finished because of the quality, so I will probably concentrate on trying to sell it over the internet. I'm thinking of selling files to download very cheaply and hope to get some volume and name recognition that way. Here's a link to a short trailer I made about a year ago. It's only a minute. YouTube - A Life in Japan

February 21st, 2011, 04:25 PM	#2
Kevin Spahr Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carlisle, PA Posts: 451	Re: A Life in Japan Looks interesting because I would love to go to Japan sometime. I really liked the line "It all started with ninjas" - it's a good hook - makes me curious about that guy's story. Best wishes with the project.

January 29th, 2012, 10:26 AM	#3
Petri Storlopare New Boot Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Boden Posts: 21	Re: A Life in Japan The documentary is now finished and available on the internet. I've had two public screenings in Kyoto and everybody seemed to be very happy with it. I've got some very good comments. A much more positive experience altogether than I thought it would be. Her a posting at Deepkyoto from the premiere. http://www.deepkyoto.com/?p=7026

March 31st, 2012, 02:08 AM	#4
Petri Storlopare New Boot Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Boden Posts: 21	Re: A Life in Japan The video is now available for free on Youtube, with Japanese subtitles or without. https://www.youtube.com/user/PetriSt...e?feature=mhee