Poupelle of Chimney Town Gets Live-Action Short Film With AI Tech
The short film marks the franchise's first live-action adaptation and its first use of AI-generated imagery, expanding a property that has already moved into kabuki, ballet, and a sequel anime film.
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The picture book and anime franchise "Poupelle of Chimney Town" will be adapted into a live-action short film using AI technology from company KamikAI. The 3-minute short premieres at the Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2026 award ceremony on June 10, 2026. The project is produced by CHIMNEY TOWN with Cafe Group as production company.
The picture book and anime franchise "Poupelle of Chimney Town" is getting a live-action short film made with AI technology. The 3-minute short was produced using the software "Wonder Canvas" and will premiere at the Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2026 award ceremony on June 10. The project is a collaboration between CHIMNEY TOWN, AI company KamikAI, and production company Cafe Group. Original author Akihiro Nishino, producer Ko Mori, and CoCoNitta are scheduled to appear at the festival venue.
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