Nowhere Film Inc. Celebrates Its First Anniversary with New Original Short Drama Release

Nowhere Film Inc. Marks a Milestone with Original Short Drama

On August 2025, Tokyo-based Nowhere Film Inc., led by CEO Daiki Sakai, celebrates its first anniversary. Over this past year, the company has established itself as a key player in the short film segment, successfully creating content tailored for various streaming platforms. Notably, their productions have dominated daily and weekly rankings across notable channels like DMM Short, ReelShort, and VIGLOO.

Celebrating Successes

Nowhere Film has dedicated its efforts to understanding the unique characteristics of different distribution platforms. The achievements over the last year speak volumes about their strategic approach to creation:

- DMM Short: Achieved both daily and weekly rankings at number one.
- ReelShort: Secured daily and weekly number-one positions.
- VIGLOO: Also reached number one in daily rankings.

These accomplishments set the stage for the release of their first original self-produced drama.

Debut of an Original Self-Produced Drama

In honor of their first anniversary, Nowhere Film is proud to present its first original drama titled "To a World That Doesn't Exist." This narrative represents the culmination of unique ideas and creativity that the company has nurtured over the past year, stepping away from client-centered projects to offer something new.

Storyline

The plot follows a man who stumbles in his home, tangling with a cord and accidentally causing a side table to collapse, sending a water bottle flying through the air. This chain reaction of chaos symbolizes the man's internal struggles, leading him to lock himself in a restroom and momentarily escape into the world of short drama.

Credits

- Cast: Yoshiki Awaguni, Hosomi
- Producer: Daiki Sakai
- Screenwriter / Offline Editing: Kenta Aoki
- Cinematography / Online Editing: Yuta Sato
- Collaboration: Kosei Misaki
- Production: Hana Ito
- Art Direction: Hana Yamao

To watch the video, click here.

Vision for the Future

Looking ahead to its second year, Nowhere Film aims to expand its business and explore the wider horizons of creative storytelling through short dramas. They plan to:

- Develop branded stories that transcend traditional advertising, expressing brand ethos through narrative rather than mere promotion.
- Venture into original feature films and web series by developing compelling narratives that extend beyond short films.

Message from the CEO

Reflecting on the past year, Daiki Sakai admits, "It’s hard to believe a year has already passed since we started this journey. It’s gratifying to see our short dramas achieve number one rankings and feel that our efforts have been recognized."

With a growing team of ten talented individuals, each bringing diverse experiences and backgrounds, Nowhere Film is poised for exciting developments. The team is collectively committed to creating audiovisual experiences that allow viewers to live fully and richly in the present.

"Our goal is to form a business that enables everyone to live happily in the moment. The short films we create are designed to resonate deeply within the hearts and bodies of the audience," Sakai emphasizes.

He believes that, in today’s world, short videos under one minute have the power to stir emotions profoundly. Nowhere Film aspires to harness this potential more effectively and provide fresh storytelling experiences to both clients and viewers.

"If it moves the heart, even a minute is enough. We aim to craft stories that are brief yet impactful and forever etched in memory. We look forward to another exciting year at Nowhere Film!"