A 12-short-film anthology created to support the Japanese film industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Story Breakdown
Production Background — Launched by Sony Pictures to support creators affected by the pandemic.
Sony Support Fund — Utilizes the New Coronavirus Sony Global Support Fund.
Arts Council Donation — Proceeds donated to Japan Arts Council for cultural support.
Creative Concept — The title DIVOC is COVID spelled backwards to symbolize inversion.
Twelve Directors — Features 12 short films by 12 different creators.
Open Call Selection — Three directors selected through an open call process.
Anthology Structure — Composed of 12 distinct short films directed by various creators.
Japanese Cinema — Released as a Japanese film in 2021.
Pandemic Context — Created to maintain creative activity during lockdowns.
"DIVOC-12" is a project by Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. to produce an omnibus consisting of 12 short films, aiming to enable creators, production staff, and actors affected by the coronavirus infection to continue to engage in creative activities.
