Roman Coppola has come on board documentary series “A Century in Sound” as an executive producer as Submarine Entertainment takes world sales rights alongside Double Agent ahead of the film’s U.K. premiere at Sheffield DocFest.
Coming off the back of sold-out screenings at CPH:DOX, Melbourne Intl. Film Festival and the Nippon Connection Film Festival (the world’s largest Japanese film festival outside of Japan) in Germany, “A Century in Sound” is set to have its U.K. premiere at Sheffield DocFest June 19.
The series is written and directed by Nick Dwyer alongside co-director Tu Neill.
A decade in the making, the series tells a 100-year history of Tokyo through the Japan culture of “music cafes,” known in Japan as ongaku kissa. It comes at a time when “Japanese Listening Bars,” inspired by the culture in Japan, are opening in cities and towns around the world. The series also looks at the role music plays in our lives.
Alongside Coppola at American Zoetrope Films, other executive producers are Kasper Collin (“I Called Him Morgan”), Dana O’Keefe of Double Agent, Sohichiro Matsumoto of Analogue Foundation Films, and Dan Braun and Josh Braun of Submarine.
Coppola said: “I was introduced to Nick Dwyer and his project through some mutual friends who all share an interest in aspects of culture that are driven by deep enthusiasm—for the beautiful, the interesting, and the surprising. A deep curiosity about unusual and unexpected passions.
“When I saw the initial cuts, I was swept into the world of jazz kissa—something I had only been vaguely familiar with. To learn about its roots and to take a deep dive into places so rich with history, guided by people with such passion and commitment to excellence in a particular realm, was inspiring.
“As a fan: a lover of filmmaking, culture, and now jazz kissa—I’m excited to be part of this unique, observant, and fascinating project.”
Dwyer and Neill were responsible for documentary series “Diggin’ in the Carts,” which told the story of the Japanese men and women who created the soundtracks from 1980s and 90s video games and their impact on global music. Dwyer was also the writer and co-director of the Nat Geo TV show “Making Tracks,” which explored music culture around the world.
The six-part series is planning for a 2025 release. The first three episodes are screened as a single documentary at festivals.
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