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36th Tokyo International Film Festival Unveils Dates and Call for Entries

  • By Deryl Tan
  • Apr 19, 2023
  • 2 min read
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The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF), Asia's premier film event, is delighted to announce the official dates for its 36th annual edition.


Film enthusiasts and industry professionals can mark their calendars for Monday, October 23, to Wednesday, November 1, 2023. The festival will once again transform the vibrant Hibiya-Yurakucho-Marunouchi-Ginza area into a hub of cinematic discovery.


Following a successful revitalization, the 36th TIFF continues its commitment to presenting a diverse and compelling selection of films from Japan and across the globe. Screenings and events will be held at key venues including Marunouchi TOEI, Marunouchi Piccadilly, Hulic Hall Tokyo, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Toho Cinemas Chanter, Kadokawa Cinema Yurakucho, Humantrust Cinema Yurakucho, and Cine Switch Ginza.


Competition Categories and Awards

The 36th Tokyo International Film Festival will continue to champion cinematic excellence through its competitive sections:


  • Competition: This flagship section invites feature films (including animation and documentaries) from around the world that have not yet been released in Japan. Films will compete for prestigious awards such as the Tokyo Grand Prix, Special Jury Prize, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Actor, and Best Artistic Contribution.


  • Asian Future: This competitive section is dedicated to showcasing the first, second, or third feature films by promising Asian directors, including those from Japan and the Middle East. The top film in this category will receive the Asian Future Best Film Award.


Other non-competitive sections, such as World Focus and Japanese Cinema Now, will provide curated selections of acclaimed works and contemporary trends.


Call for Entries

Filmmakers are invited to submit their works for consideration in the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival's competitive sections.


Eligibility for Competition Section:

  • Films must be feature-length (over 60 minutes), including animation and documentaries.

  • Films must have been completed on or after January 1, 2023.

  • Films must have their Asian Premiere at TIFF. World and International Premieres are given priority. Japanese films must have their World Premiere.

  • Films should not have been screened in the main competition section of other FIAPF-accredited competitive feature film festivals prior to TIFF.


Submission Deadlines for Competition Section:

  • Early Bird Deadline: May 21, 2023 (Free Submission)

  • Regular Deadline: July 14, 2023 (4,000 JPY Submission Fee)


Eligibility for Asian Future Section:

  • Films must be feature-length (over 60 minutes).

  • Films must be the first, second, or third feature film directed by an Asian filmmaker (including those from Japan and the Middle East).

  • Films must have been completed on or after January 1, 2023.

  • Films must have their Asian Premiere at TIFF. World and International Premieres will be given priority. Japanese films must have their World Premiere.

  • Films should not have been screened in the main competition section of other FIAPF-accredited competitive feature film festivals prior to TIFF.


Submission Deadlines for Asian Future Section:

  • Early Bird Deadline: May 21, 2023 (Free Submission)

  • Regular Deadline: July 14, 2023 (4,000 JPY Submission Fee)


The 36th TIFF is set to be a vibrant celebration of cinema, featuring a wide array of films and fostering connections within the global film community. We eagerly anticipate the submissions and look forward to welcoming filmmakers and audiences to Tokyo this autumn.


Official Festival Website: https://2023.tiff-jp.net/en/ Submission Page (Competitive Sections): https://2023.tiff-jp.net/news/en/?p=18057


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