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Sapporo
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Matt Vega

We welcome Director, Matt Vega to the Wildchild team. in ‘EAST MEETS WEST’ Matt explores the story of a woman’s search for freedom and individuality. Featuring Koharu Sugawara who dreamed of being the world’s best dancer. It all started while on a trip to Los Angeles when she was young. Exposed to a freedom of expression like never before, LA was a step change from the modest nature of Japanese culture. Almost immediately, Koharu began to adapt this newfound perspective of freedom into her dance, creating an unmistakable style of her own. Koharu’s story is part of East meets west — A film series created in partnership with Sapporo beer. It explores the unique creative expression that emerges when cultures collide.