Live on YouTube on June 19 (Fri): There's a Reason Behind Engaging Projects! Learn the Logic of Moving Hearts from Pros in Direction | Commemorative Event for the Release of the Book 'Story Structure That Immerses the Audience'

Born Digital Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Kazuya Shin; URL: https://www.borndigital.co.jp) will host a live YouTube event titled 'There's a Reason Behind Engaging Projects: Learning the Logic of Moving Hearts from Pros in Direction' on Friday, June 19, 2026, to commemorate the release of the book 'Story Structure That Immerses the Audience'.

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Professionals reveal the logic of 'engagement'—applicable to storytelling and planning.

Many creators face challenges such as 'I can use the tools, but I don't know the right way to direct' or 'I can produce what I'm told, but I can't come up with original ideas.'

The book 'Story Structure That Immerses the Audience' addresses these issues by translating the 'text-based theory' of screenwriting into 'visual expression'—including composition, lighting, and camera work.

The book systematically explains the logic behind creating immersive experiences for audiences.

For this commemorative event, we welcome two leading professionals: Keiya Ando, film director whose 3DCG film 'See You Tomorrow' won Grand Prix at the Montreal International Animation Film Festival; and Yui Kurita, storyboard artist currently teaching 'Creating Heartfelt Storyboards from the Basics' on Coloso.

They will engage in an in-depth discussion on the importance of understanding immersive visual direction, share key insights for creating compelling projects, and recommend films and works that serve as excellent references for structure and direction.

This is a rare opportunity to learn storytelling frameworks applicable not only to drama, film, and games, but also to event planning. Audience questions will be accepted during the broadcast.

Program Outline (Tentative) - Introduction to the book - What is the logic behind making stories engaging? - Why is it important to understand this logic? - Recommended content for learning and more.

Who Should Attend

- Creators involved in storytelling - Screenplay and storyboard creators - Event planners and project coordinators

Guests

Keiya Ando – Film Director / Showrunner

His 3DCG film 'See You Tomorrow,' built on an emotional blueprint, won Grand Prix at both the Montreal International Animation Film Festival and the Global Stage Hollywood Film Festival, and has been nominated at 11 international film festivals. He frequently conducts corporate lectures for companies such as Mori Building, Nippon Television, Nikkei, Hakuten, Murayama, and Born Digital. He is scheduled to lecture at Temple University this summer.

Instagram: @keiya_ando

Yui Kurita – Story Artist / Founder & Creative Director, Soyful

Began her career at Blizzard Entertainment, where she worked on storyboards for short animations including 'Overwatch.' After returning to Japan, she contributed to visual projects such as 'Ninjala' at MARZA ANIMATION PLANET, and later joined Tonko House to work on the Netflix animated series 'ONI: Thunder God’s Tale.'

She now runs Soyful, a story development studio, as Creative Director. Since 2022, she has taught 'Creating Heartfelt Storyboards from the Basics' on the online education platform Coloso.

X: @yui_kurita

About the Book 'Story Structure That Immerses the Audience'

The long-awaited Japanese edition of the 'bible of storytelling for visual creators,' developed at top studios like Disney and Electronic Arts (EA), is now available.

Authored by Professor Craig Caldwell, a veteran story artist from world-class studios who has contributed to numerous hit productions, this book is a theoretical guide to story structure specifically tailored for visual storytelling.

It solves common creative dilemmas—'I can use the tools, but I don’t know how to direct effectively'—by translating screenwriting's 'text-based theory' into visual techniques such as composition, lighting, and camera work.

Through visual breakdowns of acclaimed films and games, the book systematically reveals the logic behind audience immersion. It compiles lifelong principles for visual storytellers—including 3D artists, character designers, and game developers—into one essential volume.

Book details and purchase link

Event Title

There's a Reason Behind Engaging Projects! Learning the Logic of Moving Hearts from Pros in Direction

Commemorative Event for the Release of 'Story Structure That Immerses the Audience'

Date & Time

June 19, 2026 (Fri) 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM JST

Format

Online via YouTube Live

Admission

Free

Organizer

Born Digital Inc.

About Born Digital

Born Digital supports creators across diverse industries—including entertainment (animation, games, film), manufacturing, architecture, and fashion—by providing specialized software and hardware integration, publishing technical books and magazines, and organizing seminars and training programs to help clients produce outstanding digital content.