Summary: I could write an entire article about the wonders of the social bookmarking site <a href="http://del.icio.us">del.icio.us</a>, but I won’t at this point. Suffice it to say that by subscribing to this <a href="http://del.icio.us/tag/system:filetype:mov+japan">search for movies relating to Japan</a>, I am frequently surprised at what arrives automatically in my iTunes. Today was no exception.<br> <br> This morning while drinking coffee and reviewing work email, I was treated to an excellent short film by <a href="http://www.kosai.info/">Kosai Sekine</a> called “<a href="http://www.kosai.info/mov/right_place.mov">Right Place</a>“. As a musician, I’ve <a href="http://www.heavyliftmusic.com/2005/01/19/14/">always loved working with independent filmmakers</a>, but this short 5 minute film really struck a chord with me. Not only because of its Japanese-ness or its simple aesthetic, but because it is truly a great short film in many aspects. The concept is simple yet incredibly powerful, the cinematography stunning, beautifully done colors and editing, and easily digestible in five minutes.<br> I cannot say that I am any sort of film critic, but it was no surprise to find that “Right Place” won many awards include Young Director / Best Short Film at Cannes 2006, Diesel Film of the Festival at The Raindance Film Festival, and the Best Foreign Film Award at the New York City Short Film Festival.<br> If you are into indie films, you may really like this film and it’s director. <a href="http://www.kosai.info/mov/right_place.mov">Take a look</a><a href="http://www.kosai.info/mov/right_place.mov"> at Right Place</a>.<br>
