NEWS

   Go!

Work has begun on the Tokyo short film project, "The Spinner", which we're hoping to complete in time for the Durban International Film Festival.

Colwyn has just returned from Kenya with some interesting stories and intense photographic images captured whilst in the thick of things.

Dom is going to be a dad!!!! Congrats buddy.

Sean has designed a some great characters for Pizzetta t-shirts, which should be available for sale within the next couple of weeks.

Brad is uv unwrapped.

   I Love Durban

The Tokyo citizens have been busy. Colwyn had his lightbox exhibition up at the Corner Café, and now moves his work down to Royale in Long Street, CT.

Sean was recently tasked with illustrating the flyer and t-shirts for the, "I Heart Durban" Parties. We reckon these are the best parties in Durban, but we may be biased :-)

   Tokyo Video Claims First Prize at Fixed Frame Festival

"Hero", a short video by Tokyo, claimed first prize in both the panel and audience vote categories of the inaugral Fixed Frame Festival, at the KwaSuka Theatre.

   Projects

Sean, Dom & Pete are currently working their magic on three, 400 page books about the Rhodesians in the Special Forces - SAS, Long Range Desert Group and the Selous Scouts.

Sean and Michael are also hard at work on Sean's animated story, "The Amazing Adventures of Maximilian and Isabella".

   Fixed Frame Festival

Tokyo has submitted a number of short films for inclusion in the Fixed Frame Festival (to be held at KwaSuka Theatre on November 9). One piece in particular, "I Need A Hero", employed the services of a trash can lid, pyrotechnic gel, a plastic action figure from Point Road, and a kicking Bonnie Tyler track.

   One Minute Trolley Dash

Brad has been putting the finishing touches on a new site for our favourite local indie record label, One Minute Trolley Dash. Check out the October SL mag for a free OMTD sticker (designed by dom), and an interview with the woman behind the label, Linda Thompson.

   15 Minutes of Crazier

Look out for National Geographic's, soon to be released, Rhino Rundown featuring Sean Crazier and "the beast". We're not kidding. (see trailer courtesy of Michael).

   New Loud Rockets Music Video

Michael recently finished editing a music video for cape town based indie outfit, New Loud Rockets. Great track, great video! View it at the tokyo drive-in. Visit the bands myspace page.

While you're at it, take a listen to Durban's Fire Through the Window. Sparkling indie pop, guaranteed to slap you happy. Go now.

   Summer Night Shebeen Shopping

Colwyn will be exhibiting at summer night shebeen shopping at Euforia in Davenport Road, on fri 5th october. Other talents on display that evening, include Trevor Paul and Michael Croeser.