A documentary that discovers the untold stories of giant monsters and the filmmakers who make them! What is KAIJU GAIDEN? "Kaiju" is the Japanese word for "monster", meaning "strange beast". "Gaiden" is a Japanese word which means "outside story". It normally refers to a supplemental story or spin-off. KAIJU GAIDEN is the continuing story of the giant monster genre. KAIJU GAIDEN is also the title of a documentary film by director/producer David Hall spotlighting various Japanese filmmakers who have continued the tradition of tokusatsu (special effects) movies. It is part of the Independent Kaiju Project, an endeavor by producer Mark Jaramillo to track down, catalog, and promote independently made kaiju films that have languished in obscurity. KAIJU GAIDEN is the first documentary which assemble various filmmakers who have produced their own movies featuring gigantic monsters stomping cities and engaging in savage battle with one another. Although made at different time periods, the directors still utilize traditional special effects techniques unique to the genre, sometimes supplemented with modern technology. The directors will tell their respective stories of their love for the genre, their inspirations, and the issues involved in making a special effects film. These are the untold stories of giant monsters and the men who make them. This is KAIJU GAIDEN. Click here to check out there Kickstarter.
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C.P.
11/29/2014 01:13:46 pm
this is a documentary we Godzilla / Kaiju fans have been waiting for!!! i wonder if it will cover Godzilla vs Seadora ?? when will it be available for purchase???
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