Production of Film "Eikyo to Pipe Dream" Set in a Real-Life Snack Bar Begins, Crowdfunding Starts April 1st! Linked with Shimokitazawa Stage Play

"Eikyo to Pipe Dream" Key Visual

About the film "Eikyo to Pipe Dream"

"Eikyo to Pipe Dream" is a human drama that explores the light and shadow of the word "dream."

People can be saved by dreams, but they can also be swayed by them.

This film depicts the duality of such "dreams" through the story of people who gather at a small snack bar.

Set in a Real-Life Snack Bar

The story centers around a small snack bar located in a corner of the city.

Casual conversations exchanged in daily life, and the small hopes and resignations people hold. The lives of the characters intersect as these atmospheres are carefully captured.

The backdrop of the story is also heavily influenced by the memory of the food and beverage industry, which was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021.

Filming will be conducted with the full cooperation of "Sakuramichi," a real-life snack bar located in Inagi City, Tokyo.

"Sakuramichi," the snack bar that serves as the setting for the story

A Challenge as an Independent Film

This film is being produced as an independent film.

Unlike commercial films, we are pursuing filmmaking that values the actors' performances and the realism of the space, within a limited scale.

We aim to carefully visualize human weaknesses and hopes that can only be depicted through stories born from small places.

Background of Crowdfunding Implementation

For this project, we are currently conducting crowdfunding with a goal of 1.8 million yen to cover part of the film production costs.

Independent films are often produced with limited funds. Therefore, we decided to implement crowdfunding this time as a way to share the production process with more people.

We have prepared various rewards for our supporters, so they can watch over the filmmaking process as members of the production team.

Collaborative Project with the Stage Play "Basue no Pipe Dream"

Stage play "Basue no Pipe Dream" linked with the film, to be performed April 3-5 at Shimokitazawa Small Theater "Rakuen"

This project is linked with the stage play "Basue no Pipe Dream," which will be performed from April 3 to 5, 2026, at Shimokitazawa Small Theater "Rakuen."

This performance is a stage adaptation based on Eugene O'Neill's play, known for symbolically addressing the theme of "dreams" (Pipe Dream).

At the stage performance venue, we also plan to introduce the production project and crowdfunding for the film "Eikyo to Pipe Dream."

This will be an attempt to present the theme of "dreams" from multiple angles through different forms of expression: stage and film.

We aim for people to learn about this project through the stage performance and become interested in the film production.

Performance Dates April 3, 2026 (Fri) 13:00/18:00 April 4, 2026 (Sat) 13:00/18:00 April 5, 2026 (Sun) 12:00/16:00

Shimokitazawa Small Theater "Rakuen"

Tickets→ https://www.quartet-online.net/ticket/basueno

Main Rewards

The following rewards are planned for supporters:

・Original goods

・Credit in the end roll ・Invitation to screening events

※For details, please refer to the crowdfunding project page.

We are widely calling for support as an opportunity to participate in the film production process.

During the crowdfunding period, we also plan to distribute original coasters at "Sakuramichi" snack bar and other cooperating establishments.

Crowdfunding Overview

Start Date: April 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026 Funds Usage: Film production costs, filming costs, editing costs, etc.

Project Page (MotionGallery) https://motion-gallery.net/projects/eikyo-to-pipedream

Project Information

Title: "Eikyo to Pipe Dream" Format: Independent Film Genre: Human Drama

Cast: Kotoha, Shoma Fukui

Executive Producer: Naoki Machida

Screenplay: Shoma Fukui, Masaya Kudaka

Director: Masaya Kudaka

Official Website https://www.eikyo-to-pipedream.com

Director (Masaya Kudaka) Comment

Director Masaya Kudaka

I believe the word "dream" has both the power to move people forward and the danger of distancing them from reality.

This work is a story about people who struggle between dreams and reality, are swayed by their environment and current circumstances, yet strive to move forward and escape from them. Although it is a story born from a small place, I would be happy if it becomes a work that many people can empathize with.

【Contact for inquiries regarding this matter】

Kudaka Eizo Kobo

Official Website: https://imagestudio-kudaka.work