Kasumi Hiraoka: Cinema As Runway

followed by a Q&A with director Kasumi Hiraoka

A cinematic journey through the imaginative world of Kasumi Hiraoka, where fashion, film, and fantasy collide. From dreamy factories to DIY runways, each piece redefines storytelling through style and emotion.

This screening showcases the visionary work of Japanese filmmaker Kasumi Hiraoka, whose films blend fashion, fantasy, and experimental storytelling. From early underground shorts to fashion-forward collaborations and post-pandemic “home runway” experiments, her work transforms everyday spaces and clothing into sites of imagination and resistance. The program includes music videos, short films, and excerpts from her features—each piece a vibrant expression of personal style and artistic freedom:

Chatmonchy – “Spring, Summer, Autumn” (6 min.)
Red-light District Graffiti (28 min.)
Echo Bloom (9 min.)
Moongrin Music Videos (4 min. + 5 min.)
Secret Base Romanticism (8 min.)
OuchiRunway (6 min.)
The Primitchibu World (45 min.)