A new trailer for the new film Godzilla Fest Gigan Attack dropped, revealing that the movie will premiere on Nov. 3 -- Godzilla Day!Godzilla Fest Gigan Attack celebrates the 50th anniversary of its namesake feature-length film. Kazuhiro Nakagawa, the same director who worked on Godzilla vs. Hedorah, directed the upcoming live-action short film. Godzilla Fest Gigan Attack will premiere on Nov. 3, Godzilla Day, at Godzilla Fest 2022 -- the first event to feature more than one original production.RELATED: Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla Sets Belated U.S. Theatrical Debut

The Film's Budget Was Crowdfunded

In April 2022, the Gigan 50th Anniversary Special Project launched on the Japanese crowdfunding site Ubgoe to raise money for the film's production and the construction of a replica Gigan suit. The goal was ¥15 million to be raised by May 31, 2022, equivalent to just over $100,000 with the current exchange rate. Unfortunately, the project did not reach its goal, hitting ¥11 million or roughly $75,000 thanks to 624 donors. Despite the setback, filming pushed forward, with Godzilla Fest Gigan Attack filming primarily indoors at Toho Studios' 6th sound stage. The film began shooting on Sept. 27, 2022, and essentially concluded days later on Sept. 29. On Oct. 1, they filmed any necessary outdoor shots to wrap up the project. In addition to production costs, the money raised also went toward the Showa-era Gigan suit replica, which veteran Godzilla costume maker Shinichi Wakasa sculpted. It's believed the Godzilla suit is a stunt suit Wakasa created for Godzilla Final Wars.

The original film, Godzilla vs. Gigan, also known as Godzilla on Monster Island in the United States, debuted in 1972 in Japan and in 1977 in America. It is the 12th installment in the Godzilla and Showa series. The film introduces one of Godzilla's most iconic enemies, the evil alien cyborg Gigan. The film also marked the return of King Ghidorah and Anguirus after Destroy All Monsters. The story follows a struggling manga artist named Gengo Odaka, who finds himself employed by World Children's Land. However, the theme park is only a front for the M Space Hunter Nebula Aliens. Odaka works with Machiko Shima and her partner Shosaku Takasugi. They also know the aliens' true nature as giant sentient cockroaches, as the group tries to foil the Nebulan's plans to conquer the earth. The Nebulans summon Gigan, along with King Ghidorah, to destroy humanity. Unfortunately for them, Godzilla and Anguirus head to Tokyo to confront the space monsters before they can destroy the earth.

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Godzilla Gigan Fest Attack premieres on Nov. 3 at Godzilla Fest 2022.

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