Overview: Akiya (or abandoned homes) in Japan will make up 30% of all houses in Japan by 2030. Having grown up between Sydney and Gifu, rural Japan, I've seen the quiet progression of this issue. From seeing the primary school I used to visit go from 300+ students to less than 100. The overgrown vines that engulf empty homes.

I aim to bring awareness to this issue by highlighting the people that bring new life to not only these houses but the communities that surround them, in an optimistic documentary series called Fading Spaces. This series is backed by Blackbird Foundation through the Protostars Grant.

Approach:

1. Video Production:

   • Conduct interviews that bring a personal and authentic voice to the story.

   • Capture on-location footage to showcase the transformed abandoned house into a functional Airbnb.

2. Illustrations/Motion Graphics:

   • Integrate motion graphics to reinforce key points.

   • Illustrate overlays like maps and text to contextualise the location, and provide a low-fi feeling style to contrast the scenes

3. Storytelling:

   • Craft a narrative arc that combines personal journey with broader societal trends.

   • Edit the footage into a cohesive video, emphasising a balance between emotional resonance and informative content.

     
     

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