Nara-based Indie Film Wins Best Picture and 6 Other Awards at Bali Film Festival
An independent Japanese tokusatsu film produced by Nara-based actor Shinsaku Tokumaru won Best Picture and six other awards at the Bali Cultural Exchange Film Festival, beating out 15 other entries from across Asia. The film festival highlights Bali's growing role as a venue for international cultural exchange in cinema.
A tokusatsu (special effects) film produced by Nara-based actor Shinsaku Tokumaru, 59, titled "Unso Dragon: Powered Human Battle Courier," won Best Picture along with six other awards at the Bali Cultural Exchange Film Festival held on September 12, 2025 in Bali, Indonesia. The film beat out 15 other entries from across Asia, and Tokumaru himself received the Best Supporting Actor award.
The film, set on a future Earth, blends battle action with comedy. It was directed by and stars actor Ken Daito, 58, from Shijonawate City, Osaka Prefecture. Produced on a budget of roughly 5 million yen (with total promotion and distribution costs reaching about 10 million yen), the film relied partly on crowdfunding, raising about 2.4 million yen from 21 companies/organizations and individual supporters. It was released in April 2025 and screened at over 20 mini-theaters across Japan.
While this award news itself does not directly affect the safety or travel plans of foreign tourists or residents in Bali, it illustrates how the island continues to serve as a venue for international film festivals and cultural exchange events.
Things to Consider
While this specific news does not involve safety or travel disruptions, Bali regularly hosts international cultural events like film festivals. Visitors interested in attending similar events during their stay should check official event listings in advance for exact dates and venues.
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