“What and how we teach our kids is really the key to our future.” – Director Ema Ryan Yamazaki won the Best Short Documentary Award at the 40th #IDADocAwards with now #Oscar-nominated Instruments of a Beating Heart on December 5, 2024 at The Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles.
🥁 Ema Ryan Yamazaki’s #Oscar nominated short documentary @beatingheartdoc offers an intimate examination of Japan’s education system as a group of bright-eyed first graders face a unique challenge for the final semester.
Ahead of the 97th #AcademyAwards this Sunday, we had a chance to catch up with the Tokyo-based filmmaker and past #JAPANCUTS guest during a private screening & reception hosted at Japan Society this month.
🏆 Congratulations on the nomination, and we’ll be cheering you on this weekend @emaexplorations ! 🎉
INSTRUMENTS OF A BEATING HEART is now playing on YouTube.
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“Let everyone hear your beautiful sound.” A group of first graders take on “Ode to Joy” one note at a time in director Ema Ryan Yamazaki’s #AcademyAward nominated @nytimes Op-Doc. Watch INSTRUMENTS OF A BEATING HEART now on YouTube!
In the #AcademyAward nominated INSTRUMENTS OF A BEATING HEART, a class of bright-eyed first graders turn simple notes into something magical. Now playing on YouTube.
Ayame may be small, but her spirit is mighty!
Critics love INSTRUMENTS OF A BEATING HEART, Ema Ryan Yamazaki’s #Oscar nominated Op-Doc delicately observing the ups and downs of a Japanese first-grader’s musical journey. Watch now on YouTube.
A little patience, a lot of practice, and an orchestra of tiny musicians! Watch the #AcademyAward nominated INSTRUMENTS OF A BEATING HEART, now on YouTube.
“What is happening in our schools will shape what our future society will look like.” Director Ema Ryan Yamazaki takes a glimpse into a Japanese school where structure meets creativity in the #AcademyAward nominated @nytimes Op-Doc INSTRUMENTS OF A BEATING HEART now on YouTube.
In an elementary school music class, director Ema Ryan Yamazaki discovers a tiny world filled with big dreams. Watch her #AcademyAward nominated @nytimes Op-Doc INSTRUMENTS OF A BEATING HEART now on YouTube.
“I hope this film provides the opportunity for other societies around the world to to reflect on how we want to raise the next generation.” Director Ema Ryan Yamazaki on her #AcademyAward Nominated @nytimes Op-Doc INSTRUMENTS OF A BEATING HEART. Watch it now on YouTube.
Do your best!
A rare glimpse into the Japanese educational system, INSTRUMENTS OF A BEATING HEART follows a class of first graders on a musical journey. Watch the #AcademyAward Nominated @nytimes Op-Doc now on YouTube.
