Dreams for Sale

Notable Film Premieres Include:

SWAY

Dear Doctor

http://jffsf.org/2013/evangelion3

How to Build a Mobile House

http://jffsf.org/2013/shinsuke

http://jffsf.org/2013/platinum

The Invention of Dr. Nakamatsu

http://jffsf.org/2013/rent_a_family_inc/

Additional Live-Action Film Screenings & Premieres:

Sakuran

Lesson of the Evil

Additional Anime Film Screenings & Premieres:

BERSERK GOLDEN AGE ARC TRILOGY

http://jffsf.org/2013/berserk2

– The, the first fully-dedicated annual Japanese film celebration for the S.F. Bay Area, will launch in just a couple of weeks at, San Francisco's famed pop culture movie theatre located inside of the NEW PEOPLE J-Pop entertainment complex in the heart of the city's Japantown.Kicking off on, in conjunction with the, and running thru, the(JFFSF) is the first fully-dedicated annual Japanese film event for the S.F. Bay Area and will screen more than 15 acclaimed live-action and anime films representing some of the best in recent Japanese cinema. Several notable, including directors) and(GANTZ, Library Wars), as well artist “will also appear in-person for the premieres of their latest projects.Tickets are $13.00 per film. NEW PEOPLE Cinema is located in San Francisco's Japantown at 1746 Post St. (Cross St. is Webster St.)Thestarts during the 2013 J-POP Summit, taking place Saturday July 27th and Sunday July 28th across the historic Japantown district to celebrate the phenomenon of Japanese pop culture with a colorful array of live bands and artists, panel discussions, film premieres, edgy fashion shows, electronic dance events, celebrity appearances and more.Saturday, July 27th, 7:00pmWritten and directed by Miwa Nishikawa (and), Dreams for Sale is a richly evocative drama about a couple that lose everything in a fire and attempt to make a fresh start by swindling others. A wife and her husband Kanya run a small eatery in a corner of Tokyo, but on the 5th anniversary of its opening, a fire erupts in the kitchen and burns the place to a cinder. In desperate need of cash, the pair embarks on a hilarious and heartwarming marriage scam in an attempt to put their lives back on track., aka “,” is the third of four feature films released in the Rebuild of Evangelion saga, by famed anime director Hideaki Anno. Catch the action in this exclusive U.S. premiere!With the appearance of the famous "Zero Yen" architect, Kyohei Sakaguchi, the documentary,, delves into the roots of dwelling and living through the unique activities of this artist/architect who "does not build."is based on the bestselling novel by Hiro Arikawa. Set in the year 2019 in Japan, a new law is passed to crack down on free expression. But to oppose this oppressive crackdown, the Library Force is created to protect libraries. A fierce battle soon ensues between these two groups.J-Pop artist Kazunari Ninomiya (Gantz,) stars in Platinum Data, the biggest film to be released in Japan in 2013. Ryuhei Kagura (Kazunari Ninomiya) is a criminal scientist and after solving series of complex cases, he is assigned to investigate the murders of several people connected to new DNA forensics technology. But trace of evidence analyzed through the DNA forensic system soon identifies him as the offender. With no such memory, he decides to flee and the pursuer becomes the pursued. Is Kagura guilty or innocent? Platinum Data holds the key…This funny documentary by Danish filmmaker Kaspar Astrup Schröder () follows Ryuichi, a Japanese family man who operates a professional stand-in business called “I Want to Cheer You Up Ltd,” that rents out fake relatives (i.e. spouses, parents, and friends) to customers that desperately need to cover up a secret. But Ryuichi himself leads a double life by not telling his family about the business he is running. Will Ryuichi come clean to his family in order to cheer up his own family situation?director Mika Ninagawa's live-action adaptation of the eponymous shojo manga by Kyoko Okazaki utilizes brilliantly colored visuals to depict the descent of an outwardly perfect but inwardly unstable star that reigns over the entertainment world. Co-presented with the Center for Asian American Media.Sion Sono's award-winning masterpiece is set after the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami and follows the attempts by a 14-year-old boy to escape his dismal surroundings and the strange string of events that set him on a new course. Co-presented with the Center for Asian American Media.Directed by Takashi Miike,is a twisted psycho thriller based on a bestseller novel by Yusuke Kishi.A new live-action film adaptation of creator Nobuhiro Watsuki 's smash hit samurai manga.A stunning live-action adaptation of the famed space saga, originally created by Leiji Matsumoto, which laid the foundation for the entire Japanese science fiction anime genre.The exciting second film in thebased on the bestselling manga series.Hunter X Hunter: Phantom Rouge is based on the mega-hit manga series by Yoshihiro Togashi, which has sold over 60 million copies worldwide.The latest feature film action/adventure featuring the world's most popular ninja – Naruto!The hero-inspired big screen action of the smash hit anime property – Tiger & Bunny – returns to the Bay Area for a special encore screening.From Mamoru Hosoda, the visionary and award-winning creator of the acclaimed anime films, Summer Wars and The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, comes a beautiful tale of love and triumph.NEW PEOPLE Cinema is a 143-seat cinema located in the underground floor of NEW PEOPLE in San Francisco. Equipped with a cutting-edge HD digital projection and THX®-certified sound system, NEW PEOPLE Cinema is home for local film festivals and entertaining events. www.newpeoplecinema.com The J-POP SUMMIT FESTIVAL is an annual Japanese Pop Culture celebration that features live bands and artists from Japan, pop culture panel discussions, film premieres, fashion and DJ dance events, and celebrity appearances. The Festival is hosted by NEW PEOPLE in cooperation with the Japantown Merchants Association. In 2012, the two-day event attracted 65,000 attendees.More information about the J-POP Summit Festival is available at J-POP.com