The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) is thrilled to unveil an unprecedented variety of special programs and screenings for its upcoming 37th edition, running from October 28 through November 6, 2024. With an exceptional roster of international guests from all corners of the globe, we anticipate a significant surge in excitement for the largest international film festival in Japan.
 
TIFF Outdoor Screenings 2024
Co-hosted by Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Sponsored by Tokyo Midtown Management Co., Ltd. / Hibiya Area Management Association
Period: October 29 (Tue) – November 6 (Wed)

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Creators talk on the Dolby Cinema production of “11 Rebels”
Director Shiraishi Kazuya along with Sound Mixer Urata Tomoharu and Sound Effect Designer Shibasaki Kenji from 11 Rebels, which is TIFF’s Opening Film and will be screened from Nov. 1 in Japan at the theaters, to discuss the process and techniques behind the production of the film as a Dolby Cinema work.
Date & Time: October 29 (Tue) 2:00 pm
Venue: LEXUS MEETS… (Tokyo Midtown Hibiya 1F)
*Not open to the public
 
TIFF Lounge
Co-presented by The Japan Foundation
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The 14th MPA Seminar
Hosted by Motion Picture Association (MPA)
Co-hosted by UNIJAPAN
Sponsored by Embassy of the United States of America / Japan Federation of Film Industry Associations
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Directors Guild of Japan Symposium:
How Have the Eiteki Guidelines Changed Film Production? -2
Hosted by Professional Motion Picture Workers Association Japan
Co-hosted by Japan Motion Picture Production Standards Association / Directors Guild of Japan / Tokyo International Film Festival
 
In April 2023, guidelines for working conditions in film production (Eiteki) went into effect. In this symposium, production crew members will assess the changes since then.
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Date & Time: October 30 (Wed) 3:00 pm
Venue: Global Village Yurakucho House
Guest: TBC
*Pre-registration is mandatory via eiteki.org/topics_other/5541/ (In Japanese)
 
TIFF×STORY STUDY Talk Event: Cities in Animation
Hosted by Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. / STORY inc.
*Invitation only
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Dolby Cinema Japan Awards 2024
Hosted by Dolby Japan K.K.
*Invitation only
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Anime Symposium
1) The Historical Significance of Space Battleship Yamato
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2) The New Era of Japanese Animation
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3) The Road to Becoming an Animation Director
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Events with filmmaker Tarr Béla
1) Tarr Béla × Yamada Yoji Special Talk – Tarr Béla 37th TIFF Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony
Co-hosted by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
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2) The Fukushima Hamadori Film, Art and Culture Project × Tokyo International Film Festival 2024 ~Fukushima Hamadori as Seen with Béla Tarr~ Special Talk Event
Hosted by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Co-hosted by UNIJAPAN
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TIFF Special Talk Session: Kering “Women In Motion”
Organized by Kering Japan Limited
*Invitation only
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Sammo Hung Masterclass
Presented by Hong Kong Film Development Council (FDC) / Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDAHK)
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Introduction of Creator Development Program (tentative)
Announcement of the 1st Selection Results
Hosted by Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan / Japan Arts Council / UNIJAPAN
 
The Japan Arts Council has established the Young Creator Development Funds under the subsidiary aid of the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, to support the development of live-action and animation projects, mainly for overseas activities. Three support programs will be introduced and the results of the first call will be announced. Christian Jeune, who has discovered many new talents at the Cannes Film Festival, and the actor and filmmaker Saitoh Takumi will talk with the recipients and give encouragement to these creators.
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Date & Time: Nov 1 (Fri) 6:00 pm – 6:40 pm
Venue：LEXUS MEETS… Tokyo Midtown Hibiya 1F
Speakers: Christian Jeune (Director of Films Department, Deputy General Delegate of Cannes Film Festival), Saitoh Takumi (Actor, Filmmaker), Ichiyama Shozo (Producer, 37th TIFF Programming Director)
*Not open to the public
 
TIFF International Symposium on Film Education “The World’s Children Waiting for Cinema: Film Education and Social Issues”
Co-hosted by Tokyo Metropolitan Government / National Film Archive of Japan
Produced and operated by Children Meet Cinema
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Asian Film Students Exchange Program 2024
*Not open to the public
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Godzilla Festival 2024
Organized by TOHO Co., Ltd.
 
Celebrating the 70th anniversary of Godzilla’s birth and the 10th Godzilla Festival, the annual Godzilla Festival will feature the latest Godzilla information and a suit meet-and-greet, an Izakaya Godzilla, a short film on tokusatsu, and Godzilla Digitally Remastered in 4K will be screened for the first time in Japan.
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Date & Time: November 3 (Sun) 12:30 pm
Venue: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Hibiya Godzilla Square and other locations
* Godzilla Digitally Remastered in 4K will be screened at 7:30 pm on Nov. 3 (Sun) at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya Screen 1. Director Yamazaki Takashi and Suzuki Yoshio (first Godzilla assistant sculptor) will appear on stage.
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Symposium on Women’s Empowerment: Women Directors Keep Paving the Way
Hosted by Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Co-hosted by UNIJAPAN
Produced by Kondo Kanako
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TIFF Ethical Film Award
Supported by Sumitomo Corporation and a・un Ethical Hyakkaten
*Invitation only
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Kurosawa Akira Award
Co-hosted by Capcom Co., Ltd.
*Not open to the public
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Directors Guild of Japan New Directors Award: Film Screening and Discussion
Hosted by Tokyo International Film Festival / Directors Guild of Japan
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Tokyo Cinema Days Campaign
Tokyo is a city where a wide variety of films, from Hollywood blockbusters to arthouse titles from every corner of the world, can be enjoyed in various sizes of theaters. This is one of the cultural aspects that Tokyo can be proud of. We aim to expand the joy of watching movies in the diverse theaters of Tokyo, using TIFF’s lineup of films from all over the world as an opportunity, collaborating with cinemas throughout the metropolis.
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★★★ Streaming of the Red Carpet from Multiple Angles★★★
★★★ Non-Stop Streaming of Various Events★★★
This year’s live streaming of the Red Carpet Event will have a multi-angle streaming option, allowing viewers to choose their preferred viewing angle. Additionally, the stage greetings, Q&A sessions, and various event during the festival will be streamed non-stop on TIFF’s official website.
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Red Carpet Multi-Angle Streaming: October 28 (Mon) 2:55 pm onwards
CyberTIFF Original Non-stop Streaming:
October 28 (Mon) 2:55 pm – 10:00 pm
October 29 (Tue) through November 5 (Tue) 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
November 6 (Wed) 10:00 am and 9:00 pm

 
 
TIFFCOM 2024 Seminar (TIFF-affiliated Content Market)
Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho-kan
1) [Special Session]
Generative A.I. in Cinema: Opportunities, Threats, and the Future Landscape
 
Date & Time: Oct 31 (Thu) 10:00 am -11:45 am
Speakers:
[Event Producer and Moderator] Dr. Andrijana Cvetkovikj (TIFFCOM Executive Producer, TIFF Senior Programmer, CEO, BrioNexus) , Yoshitaka Sugihara (Japan – Vice President, American Chamber of Commerce in Japan), Kevin D.C. Chang (South Korea – CEO, Producer, AI Digital Artist, Metavision Co., Ltd.), Nicholas Aaron Khoo (Singapore – Chairman, Digital Media Investment Committee, N PrimePartners Capital)
 
2) Hong Kong Films@Tokyo
– Case Sharing: Winning Projects of Hong Kong-Asian Film Collaboration Funding Scheme
Date & Time: Oct 31 (Thu) 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Speakers:
Stanley Kwan (Producer), Matsunaga Daishi (Director), Jun Li (Screenwriter)
[Winning Project: All the Things We Have Done Wrong that Led Us to This]
Koga Shunsuke (Producer), Vincci Cheuk (Director-Screenwriter) [Winning Project: 38.83]
 
– Martial Arts on the Silver Screen: Past, Present, and Future
Date & Time: Oct 31 (Thu) 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Speakers:
Sammo Hung (Hong Kong actor, martial artist, action choreographer, film producer), Kurata Yasuaki (Japanese martial artist and actor), Tanigaki Kenji (Japanese action choreographer and film director)
 
3) Road to Sustainable Success: IP and Content Strategies in China’s Fast Growing Market
Date & Time: Oct 30 (Wed) 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Speaker: Cai Gongming (CEO, Road Pictures Co., Ltd. / GuGuGuGu)