Program
The theme of this year's film festival is Cinema Carnival ～ Explore Your Emotions ～.
The Rio Olympics will be held this year and Japan is counting down to the landmark year, 2020. As a well-balanced, meaningful short film festival that expresses global diversity, this event will screen approximately 70 films free of charge. They include films that won awards at the SSFF ＆ ASIA 2016 (held at Yokohama/Tokyo from June 2nd to 26th) Official Competition that were selected from around 6,000 films from over 100 countries and regions, a special collection of German animation from the Osaka program, and a program of Taiwanese films from the Future Film Day film festival held in Taiwan.
Talks will be given by invited speakers after each film program featuring guests such as movie directors, artists, and intellectuals. In addition, after the Children's Program, performances such as hula dancing by a dance team are planned.
9.17(Sat.) Schedule ※The closing time will be 21:00.
9.18(Sun.) Schedule
9.19(Mon.) Schedule
9.24(Sat.) Schedule
9.25(Sun.) Schedule
※Online reservations only. However, if there are open seats on the day, entrance is allowed.
※We do not accept phone reservations.
※Film showings and guest attendance are subject to change.
※Tickets are issued for each program.
※If watching multiple programs, please obtain tickets for each program.
※There is no need to exit the theater when watching consecutive programs, but please be ready to present your admission ticket that you have exchanged beforehand.
※Please refrain from entering and exiting the theater during a program.
※Recording of any kind during the program is strictly prohibited.
※Event staff and media will be taking photos or video of the festival. You may appear in these materials and we also apologize for the noise of the cameras in advance.
※Film showings and guest attendance are subject to change.
