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[Short Movie] A collection of video project ideas you can use for cultural and school festivals

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I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

There are probably many people who want to try making a video for the school festival!

These days, there are lots of apps that make filming and editing easy, so the key point is that anyone can give it a try without much hassle.

Here, we’re mainly introducing videos that were actually made for school festivals.

From works with lots of time and effort put into them to fun videos that stand out with clever ideas, there are many different styles.

Use these as a reference and expand your ideas in various directions.

Let’s all work together to create a memorable video and enjoy the school festival!

Short Videos: A Collection of Video Project Ideas for Culture and School Festivals (1–10)

A parody of Itte Q

Koshitei Itte Q 2015 @ Urawa Nishi High School, Nishikō Festival (Cultural Festival)

A parody of Itte Q

This is a parody-style video of the variety show “Itte Q! to the Ends of the World,” popular across generations.

It’s packed with all the Itte Q flair—parodies of quizzes and commercials, prank videos, and more! Rather than just recreating the original, adding arrangements that highlight your school’s unique character could make it enjoyable for even more people.

Including a blooper reel at the end would also make it a fun watch.

It’s sure to liven up the opening ceremony of a school or culture festival, so be sure to use it as a reference!

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short film

[School Festival] [Short Movie] As part of our school festival project, high school students made a serious short film. [High School Students] Debut work

short film

When you hear “making a movie,” it might sound grand, but how about producing and screening a short film? You could shoot something with friends using familiar places or themes.

These days, you can handle everything from filming to editing on a smartphone.

It takes a bit of technique, but video editing and the like can be so fun you might just get hooked.

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Short skit

JaruJaru’s Sketch Seed: “People Who Don’t Notice It’s All Done by Mouth ③” [JARUJARU TOWER]

Short skit

“We want to hype up the crowd with something funny!” In that case, a short comedy skit video is highly recommended! If you play it during the opening, ending, or the after-party, it’s sure to leave a lasting impression—even at a culture festival packed with events.

Worried that your original skit won’t get laughs? In that case, it’s also a good idea to borrow a bit from a comedian’s routine, add your own twist, and perform it.

Tying the material to the festival’s slogan can work well too.

The biggest key to making a hit skit is to let go of your inhibitions! Perform as if you’ve fully become the comedian.

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[Short Movie] A Collection of Video Project Ideas for School Cultural Festivals (11–20)

Toshin Parody

Toshin Commercial Parody [Tsuchiura Second High School Cultural Festival]

Toshin Parody

This is a video where people imitate the distinctive looks and speaking styles of prominent TOSHIN prep school instructors—like Mr.

Osamu Hayashi, who became a celebrity with his “Imadesho!” catchphrase, and Ms.

Hagino, the ‘Madonna of Classical Literature’—to make humorous, entertaining claims.

It could also be a fun idea to include promotions for your class’s booth at events like school festivals.

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Opening Movie Thief

https://www.tiktok.com/@o4yzu_/video/7410732777542372625

How about creating an opening video inspired by the pre-show etiquette film “NO MORE Movie Thief”? When you think of “NO MORE Movie Thief,” the famous characters are the Camera Man and the Police Light Man who catches him, right? It’s also known for having no dialogue, with scenes expressed through pantomime and the cautions conveyed by narration.

Why not use this parody-style video to introduce the things you want people to be mindful of at the school festival and its theme? It even has dance-like elements, so it’s fun for the performers too!

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Chalkboard animation

Stop motion with a chalkboard!

Chalkboard animation

It’s a clear, easy-to-understand animation where the letters and drawings on a blackboard start to move.

Incorporating the blackboard used in everyday classes into the piece adds a sense of familiarity to the video, which is a nice touch.

It’s an animation made with stop-motion techniques, requiring patience to photograph and then shift the drawings little by little.

To add dynamism to the blackboard drawings, be mindful of zooming in and out during shooting.

It’s fine to have movement only within the blackboard, but since you’re using photographs, you can also create effects where the drawings seem to leap off the blackboard.

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Blue and Summer

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[School Festival] Class Video “Blue and Summer 3-2 ver.” Watch the full version from the comments ✨Blue and Summer youth Class video Cultural Festival @Mrs. GREEN APPLE
♬ Original track – Ryu – 07ryu_

This is a video project produced as a class video, themed around Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s hugely popular song “Ao to Natsu.” It depicts students earnestly dedicating themselves to their club activities, resulting in a piece that truly captures the essence of youth.

Even if it’s not about clubs, it would be great to film the preparation time for cultural festivals or school festivals.

Both the time spent making the video and the finished work itself become dazzling memories.

Be sure to preserve those unforgettable moments with your classmates as a work of art.

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