THU is a global community of artists, creators, and companies from all areas of the Digital Entertainment industry. Together, we share a passion for creativity and root for each other. Our initiatives promote a fair access to knowledge, inspiration, and growth opportunities. We believe in the power of giving back as a way to change the world.
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THU Main Event is an experience, a movement, and a new mindset for creators
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It started with 8 people - it became a team of 85 that embraced the idea and selflessly donated their time and craft to make a simple idea come alive: a three-minute animated movie that celebrates the magic of creativity. The project intends to magnify the importance of community in a fragmented industry and unpredictable world.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXWEOxXIGVI&t=1s
both aligned with the event’s main theme, as well as the Manifest and Poster created by Katsuya Terada.
| Opening Trailer 60 - 80 seconds | Short Film (8-10 minutes) |
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| The Opening Trailer will premiere on the first day of the main event. It will serve as a cinematic teaser for the short film we’ll produce, following THU’s established storytelling format. | An open community project designed to engage the THU community and invite new participants to join the creative process |
| • Voice-over narration from the Manifest | |
| • Build excitement and anticipation | |
| • Will be released on THU’s official YouTube channel | The short film will be screened during one of the THU’s nights Live discussion about the making-of process — celebrating collaboration, creativity, and the global THU community |
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The process is the most precious thing we have in this community
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The process will be fully open to public
through Discord server and YouTube channel
With exclusive content at the THU platform
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Creating community
We will host live sessions, polls to decide story points and design choices, and behind-the-scenes updates, encouraging active participation and transparency throughout the process
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Collaboration and Learning
Great content is being created while people learn from each other
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The experience
Main event will be the celebration of it
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