Film Industry Research Lab (Chikayama Seminar)

Research on the Modern Film Industry

While movies tend to attract attention only for their directors, actors, and box office revenue, a wide range of things are happening behind the scenes to support and revitalize the film industry. In this seminar, instead of focusing on film criticism, we will learn about the history of film, the spread of video streaming services, and the services and facilities of theaters striving to differentiate themselves, through research and experience.

Learning points

  1. Trends in theater facilities and services, and video streaming
  2. Group work, visits to movie theaters and film-related facilities.
  3. Improving logical thinking and presentation skills in presentations and reports.

Instructor

Instructor Kazuhiro Chikayama
Message from the instructor We welcome people who are fundamentally passionate about movies and are interested in aspects beyond the films themselves, such as the current state of theater facilities and the mechanisms involved in the distribution process. We also hope that you will be someone who actively participates in various activities, including research, and acts responsibly.

Voices of seminar students

  • Since we're studying the film industry, we often go to the movies together! We also sometimes go on trips outside the school for film-related activities!
    • (I went to the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka the other day.)
  • This teacher is kind and friendly, yet provides personalized advice and guidance to each student, truly supporting them every step of the way!

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