Nozawa Story

Zack McCune (Director), Theo Akimaru (Narrator), Larisa McCune (Music), | 2024 | 3 min.

2025 Official Selection

What can wildlife teach humanity about the natural world? In this Japanese folk tale, a hunter learns a mountain secret from the very bear that he attacks. Filmed on Super 8 in Nagano, Japan and Donner, California this short story features hand-drawn animations and an original synth score.