You Are the Film

Madoka is a playwright and Kazuma is a composer. While visiting a cinema, the two discover they can communicate and interact through the movie screen. As they realize they are watching films about each other, they begin to manipulate the plot of the movie, leading to an absurd and inventive adventure that disrupts the boundaries of fiction.

The film marks the directorial debut of Makoto Ueda, who also wrote the screenplay. Ueda is an award-winning writer known for his work on movies such as River, Night is Short Walk on Girl, and Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes. This production is the first in a chronological list of his directed works, followed by the 2026 stage play The Tatami Galaxy. The project was produced by Ryoma Kosasa, Atsuya Katabami, and Akari Takeoka. Released on June 19, 2026, this Japanese comedy, drama, and science fiction film has a runtime of 68 minutes.