January 8, 2010

Shinsuke Sato's Oblivion Island: Haruka and the Magic Mirror was awarded with the Excellence Prize in the animation category of the 33rd annual Japan Academy Prizes.

Started in 1978 and operated by the Nippon Academy-Sho Association with the mission of supporting the advancement and development of cinematic art, technique and science, the Japan Academy Prizes added the Animation Category four years ago, and Oblivion Island: Haruka and the Magic Mirror is one of the five animated movies awarded for this 33rd edition. The jury will confer the Best Animated Feature Film Prize during the official ceremony on March 5, 2010 choosing among the five works awarded this time.

Selected for the Anima't competition section at the 42nd Sitges International Film Festival, Oblivion Island: Haruka and the Magic Mirror was Jury Recommended Work in the Animation Division of the 13th Japan Media Arts Festival.

Japan Academy Prize official website:
http://www.japan-academy-prize.jp/

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