SEKKA – Snow Crystals

25 min

NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE After a 30-year absence, a Japanese craftsman returns to the intricate, 1,200-year-old art of hand-carved stenciling, determined to preserve the legacy of the dying craft by sharing his knowledge with a new generation of artisans. – Karen McMullen

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director misaki matsui.

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

Director: misaki matsui

Producer: qurata kenji, Akio Takai

Executive Producer: Akio Takai

Cinematographer: misaki matsui

Editor: misaki matsui

Composer: Miyu Nakahara

Language: Japanese

Country: Japan

Year: 2026

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Event details

In-Person Date

Saturday, November 14, 2026 1:45 PM

Venue

IFC Center

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In-Person Date

Monday, November 16, 2026 1:00 PM

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IFC Center

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Online Dates

Wednesday, November 11 - Sunday, November 29, 2026

Venue

Online Screening

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