The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) is now accepting films until July 12th. Here you can find more information about their Call for Entry.

The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF), the only Japanese film festival accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF). TIFF started in 1985 as Japan’s first major film festival. Since then, it has grown to become one of the biggest film festivals in Asia. TIFF seeks out excellent films from around the world and brings them to Tokyo, where filmmakers and film fans can enjoy them, meet emerging filmmakers, and be inspired.

General Rules:
– Must be films completed after January 1st, 2019.
– Should not have been screened at main competition sections of “competitive feature film festivals (non-specialized)” accredited by the FIAPF prior to TIFF.
– Must have its Asian Premiere at TIFF. World and International Premieres are given priority. Japanese films must have its World Premiere.
– Feature Films must have a running time over 60 minutes.
– Short Films & Documentaries are not eligible.
– Submissions must be done via the festival’s website.
– Screening material should be in digital format (in high definition), with English subtitles
– TIFF will invite the director(s) and the lead actor/actress of selected film for Competition Section.
– The festival gives Cash Awards.
– Submission Fees:
From April 19th to May 31st: FREE!!
From June 1st to July 13th – ¥ 3,000 JPY ($27 USD)
– Deadlines:
Earlybird Deadline – May 31st, 2019
Late Deadline – July 12th, 2019

To read more about the Rules and Regulations please follow the next link: https://www.tiff-jp.net/entry/competition2019/index_en.html

We remind readers that the 32nd Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) will take place from October 28th to November 5th, 2019 in the beautiful city of Tokyo, Japan.

To see other Call for Entries please go to our section “Call for Entries”.