Japanese fashion brands NEEDLES and REEBOK CLASSICS collaborated to release a new version of BEATNIK shoes. Outdoor sandals were initially released in 1993. NEEDLES' iconic butterfly, Purple brand color, and Beatnik style are the vital elements of this short film.
Client: Nepenthes Japan, Reebok, Beams Japan
Directed/Produced: Manabu Gaku Inada
Camera: Julian Bass
Music: Leon D Boykins
Model: Amanda
Year: 2018
Client: Nepenthes Japan, Reebok, Beams Japan
Directed/Produced: Manabu Gaku Inada
Camera: Julian Bass
Music: Leon D Boykins
Model: Amanda
Year: 2018
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Imaginary scene set up. Photo by Manabu Inada.
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Early concept drawing and storyboard. Concept art by Manabu Inada.
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Watercolor paint for the butterfly animation sequence. Art by Manabu Inada.
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Early storyboard and concept drawing. Concept art by Manabu Inada.
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