Tokyo International Film Festival Announces Dates For 35th Edition
- By Deryl Tan
- Apr 19, 2022
- 2 min read
The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF), Asia's premier film event accredited by the FIAPF, is thrilled to announce the dates for its 35th annual edition, set to take place from Monday, October 24, to Wednesday, November 2, 2022.
This year, the festival will once again immerse audiences and industry professionals in the vibrant heart of Tokyo, centering its activities around the Hibiya-Yurakucho-Ginza area.
Building on the success of last year's revitalized format, the 35th TIFF promises another exceptional cinematic experience, showcasing a diverse lineup of films from around the globe. Key venues will include TOHO Cinemas Hibiya, TOHO Cinemas Chanter, Kadokawa Cinema Yurakucho, and Marunouchi Piccadilly, among others, ensuring a wide array of screening opportunities.
Competition Categories and Awards
The core of the 35th Tokyo International Film Festival remains its commitment to discovering and celebrating outstanding cinematic talent. The main competitive sections will feature:
Competition: This flagship section welcomes feature films (including animation and documentaries) from around the world that have not yet been released in Japan. Films compete for the prestigious Tokyo Grand Prix, along with awards for Special Jury Prize, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Actor, and Best Artistic Contribution (covering elements like photography, sound, art direction, music, and script).
Asian Future: This section is dedicated to showcasing promising up-and-coming Asian directors who have helmed no more than three feature-length films, offering a vital platform for the next generation of Asian cinema.
Other non-competitive sections, including World Focus and Japanese Cinema Now, will highlight acclaimed works and contemporary trends in filmmaking.
Call for Entries
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, 2022.
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 Competition Section:
Early Bird Deadline: June 19, 2022 (Free Submission)
Regular Deadline: July 15, 2022 (3,000 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, 2022.
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: June 19, 2022 (Free Submission)
Regular Deadline: July 15, 2022 (3,000 JPY Submission Fee)
All submissions for both competitive sections must be made via the festival's official website. TIFF looks forward to bringing filmmakers and audiences together to celebrate the best new works and foster international cultural exchange.
Official Festival Website: https://2022.tiff-jp.net/en/
Submission Page (Competition & Asian Future Sections): https://2022.tiff-jp.net/entry/competition2022/index_en.html