In conjunction with the Tanabata season in July, we are holding a special feature screening of four exquisite short films that have captivated film festivals worldwide. These films capture the spirit of the traditional "Tanabata" (Star Festival) through a modern, multifaceted approach, presenting a fresh yet profound visual world. Characters living in an information-overloaded and somewhat arid "boring world" look up to the "sky (sora)" in their own ways, unleashing their impulses and wishes, depicted with overwhelming visual beauty. URL: https://sst-online.jp/magazine/19533/ The greatest appeal of this special feature is how, fitting for the Tanabata month, the characters' "wishes" are portrayed with diverse gradations. The lineup includes the breathtakingly mysterious Belgian film "Upper," which depicts boys driven by inexplicable impulses aiming for beyond the sky. "RELAY," a Swiss film, portrays the spiritual awakening of a boy who steps beyond darkness from a daily life dominated by smartphone screens. And the masterpiece of science fiction, a co-production of the Philippines, America, and Singapore, "Vox Humana," which delves into the depths of the forest concerning a man discovered immediately after a natural disaster, presenting weighty and suspenseful works that depict the awe of nature and encounters with the unknown. Furthermore, the American fantasy film "11:11," which vividly portrays the "earnest wish of unrequited love" that anyone has experienced, is also featured. It tells the story of 16-year-old Pakistani-American girl Nori, whose wish shakes her identity in an unexpected way. Cate Blanchett served as a producer. On the other hand, there are also pure and heartwarming innocent adventures of boys and girls, such as the Canadian short film "Fearless Gopher," where they carry out a secret plan to take their beloved girl out of their boring daily lives. From earnest self-exploration to comical romantic feelings, the rich contrast between the works kee