Geek Pictures Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tamotsu Kosano) is pleased to announce that 'LIGHT HOLE,' a branded film produced by the company for Kodansha, has won a Bronze award in the Animation category of the Craft / Film Craft category at Cannes Lions 2026, one of the world’s largest advertising festivals. Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, established in 1954, is one of the world’s largest festivals for advertising and creativity. The 73rd edition was held over five days from June 22 to 26, receiving 20,050 entries from 92 countries worldwide. The festival honored outstanding achievements in innovative ideas and creativity across diverse fields including advertising, marketing, entertainment, media, and technology. 'LIGHT HOLE,' the branded film for Kodansha produced by Geek Pictures, is a full stop-motion film created using original manuscripts from over 100 works published by Kodansha. In an era dominated by digital content, this film transcends individual works (IPs) by visualizing the very experience of reading a story. By capturing the value of the tactile reading experience—holding a physical book and turning its pages—the film has been recognized as a brand communication that positions Kodansha not just as a publisher, but as a company that creates stories. It has earned a Bronze award in the Animation category of the Craft / Film Craft section. ■ Award Details Craft / Film Craft Category · Animation Category (Bronze) Client: Kodansha Ltd. Title: Kodansha Branded Film 'LIGHT HOLE' Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIL_CB_YjFk GEEK PICTURES STAFF: Pr: Satoshi Otake PM: Kazu Umi, Mai Oshigoe, Mao Ogoyan ◾️Producer: Satoshi Otake Born in Kanagawa Prefecture; graduated from the Faculty of Economics, Nihon University Joined Geek Pictures in 2014 Active as a producer since 2020 Won the Grand Prix in the Vertical Video category at the 12th Brain Online Video Award in 2025 IKEA: 'I Love This House. The Chef’s Kitchen' M