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The team films Sunset Drive in Moab, Utah!
In the beginning of September, TK Digital was in Moab, Utah for a week to film our newest car spot. We brought in crew from Japan, New York, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. We even got a helicopter and the Copter Kids from Reno to complete our team.
We spent long hours in the 100 degree deserts around Moab to get the exact shots we needed, and even escaped a flash flood! The spot turned out great and was worth every minute!
Check out the new spot in our reel!
TK Digital participates in Praylist.jp, an event using the power of music to help Japan.
On April 10th, TK Digital streamed performances live from Brooklyn to benefit victims of the quake and tsunami. TK Digital collaborated with Japanese advertising agency Hakuhodo and numerous other production companies in Japan to stream live concerts on the website PrayList.jp for 24 hours, on the one month anniversary of the devastating earthquake. Viewers from around the world were able to access and view the concerts with a donation of any amount to the Japanese Red Cross. All the performances were also streamed in 10 evacuation shelters in Ofunato City, one of the hardest hit areas.
For their part, TK Digital headed over to Union Pool in Williamsburg, to stream Andy Maltz and Kris Parrish's benefit for Japan; an eight hour event featuring performances by The A-Bones, Naomi Shelton and The Gospel Queens, The Underthings and more.
TK Digital will be streaming another performance on May 10th, 11am - May 11th, 11am EST, May 11th 12am - May 12th 12am JST. Venue and performers are still TBD, so please check back at PrayList.jp around that time to support Japan and enjoy great music!
mmbi / A More Fun World
"A More Fun World" is a promotional video produced in anticipation of Multimedia Broadcasting's new Multi-media Broadcasting Service for Mobile Devices, scheduled to commence in spring 2012. This service is an all-new kind of media, with potential in many areas.
The white box in the video represents the various hardware compatible with mmbi's service. We chose the box in order to avoid limiting ourselves to one specific device. With so many possible devices, including cellular telephones, smart phones, tablet computers, and laptop computers, the box represents the limitless possible ways to receive mmbi content.
Once you open the mmbi box, you will see a new world that will bring more fun to your real life.
Making the world of your dreams into reality: that's what mmbi does.
Coming Soon: Japan Flix
TK Digital is hard at work, gearing up for our new Distribution Division: Japan Flix, which will be launching in early 2011. We will be offering cutting-edge Japanese films, fully subtitled for your convenience. Stay tuned for more updates!
Fall Wins for "The Players"!
TK Digital's original short film, The Hirosaki Players , has picked up two more awards: Best Narrative Short at The Woodstock Film Festival, and Best Short at The Beijing International Movie Festival! Earlier this summer, the film won at Gen Art and Sonoma International, garnering an IFP audience award and the IMAX Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking Award along the way.
U2 "No Line on the Horizon"
Feb.03.2010
TK Digital was proud to produce the music video for U2's "No Line on the Horizon," in collaboration with the band and famed Japanese photographer Sugimoto Hiroshi. The video comprises photos from Mr. Sugimoto's "Seascapes" series, which inspired the song in the first place.
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Don't forget R.S.V.P.
Jan.11.2009
It's almost time for TK Digital's special New Year screening party! We've heard back from some of you, but please don't forget to RSVP if you haven't already. We need to know how many people to expect! If you've already told us you'll attend, please disregard this message.
Come join us for screenings, drinks, and Japanese nabe! We hope to see you there to ring in a prosperous and busy new year.Read more
SUBARU FORESTER: ICE FISHING VERSION
Aug.28.2009
This spot is one of the latest installments in a popular series of Subaru Forester ads. Here we see our usual starring couple ice fishing, before they hop into their Subaru Forester and drive off over the ice. Read more
THE SUBARU LEGACY B4
Aug.28.2009
TK Digital produced a TV commercial for the Subaru Legacy B4 in New York, and man, it was something else! Read more
Maruti Suzuki Ritz
Aug.28.2009
Just imagine: a TV commercial for the Indian market, produced in Malaysia for a Japanese ad agency. Confused? Read on
TK Creatives opens in Tokyo
Aug.24.2009
TK Digital is excited to announce the launch of our partner firm in Tokyo, TK Creatives. TK Creatives will provide the same high-quality production services as TK Digital, but will cater specifically to clients thinking about shooting in Japan. Read more
RED ONE Digital Cinema Camera Available for Rent
Sep.24.2009
TK Digital is Proud to start rental of our brand new RED ONE Digital Cinema Camera. Read more
TK Creatives
Japanese Film incentives save you money!
Feb.15.2010
We'll let you in on a little known fact: Japan is awash in film incentives, as long as you know where to look.
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Western Celebrities in Japanese Ads: A Look back
Feb.01.2010
Japanese TV ads featuring Western celebrities are nothing new, but thanks to the internet, in recent years they have reached a broader audience than ever. This week we'd like to look back at some of the most memorable ones of the past decade. Click through the links below for a uniquely Japanese perspective on the celebrities we know and love.
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Shooting in Japan Through the Seasons
Oct.13.2009
The differences between the four seasons in Japan are quite striking, so it's no surprise that the Japanese are more sensitive to the change of season than most other people.
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Breaking the Language Barrier in Japan
Aug.31.2009
With one of the best-developed film production industries in the world, Japan is full of highly skilled location scouts, crew, and casting agents. You could limit yourself to English-speaking crew, but that will drastically thin your pool of skilled labor.
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Navigating Japan
Sep.07.2009
Twisting, turning, unpredictable Tokyo streets: they've lent their unique and mysterious charm to more than a few films and commercials.
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Shooting Permits in Japan: Know Who to Ask
Sep.07.2009
Japan is blessed with so many beautiful locations, and we're here to help you find them. And once the location is found, we'll help you secure it!
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Casting in Japan? We Have Just Who You're Looking For
Sep.21.2009
When casting for your next project in Japan, just tell us what you're looking for!
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The Equipment You Need at the Price You Want
Sep.21.2009
When it's time to rent equipment for your shoot, make it easy on yourself: let TK Creatives handle it!
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